Taxpayers may ask tax questions by calling the toll-free customer service line at 1-800-829-1040 for individual tax issues or 1-800-829-4933 for business-related tax issues. TTY/TDD users may call 1-800-829- 4059 to ask tax questions or to order forms and publications.

Will the IRS use the same info for stimulus?

The IRS will use data already in its systems to send the third stimulus payments. Those without current direct deposit information on file will receive the payment as a check or debit card in the mail.

What should I do if the IRS asks for more money?

If the IRS is asking for a few thousand dollars or less, you’re probably better off not hiring an enrolled agent, CPA or tax attorney. There’s a good chance that you would have to pay that tax pro a few thousand dollars to challenge an IRS notice—­potentially more with a tax attorney—even if the case appears straightforward.

How to fight back when the IRS says you owe more taxes?

The notices you received from the IRS should include instructions on how to take your case to the Office of Appeals. Otherwise, go to the IRS website ( ) for more information about filing this appeal. Step 5: Take your case to the US Tax Court as a last resort.

How does the IRS come up with tax notices?

But most IRS notices are generated by computers—computers that sometimes misinterpret data. And even if a notice was sent by an actual IRS agent, that agent might have misinterpreted the tax code. Taxpayers truly can take on the IRS.

Can the IRS tell me about someone else’s tax refund?

By law, the IRS can’t disclose any information to you about someone else’s refund. For example, the IRS can’t discuss a check issued to another taxpayer with you unless you have obtained authorization. If you submit a Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization for a person, we may provide information to you for that person’s refund.