How to call the IRS from abroad
+1 267 941 1000
The IRS shut down all in-person taxpayer service at US embassies in 2015. The remaining international option is one number, +1 267-941-1000, in Philadelphia, which is not toll-free, runs from 06:00 to 23:00 US Eastern, and answers questions about individual and business international tax accounts only. The familiar 1-800-829-1040 line is blocked from outside the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.
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IRS International Taxpayer Service Call Center (Philadelphia, USA)
+1 267 941 1000
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IRS e-Help Desk for tax pros and software providers (not account-related)
+1 512 416 7750
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IRS general number (US toll-free; works only from US, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands)
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Taxpayer Advocate Service for taxpayers living abroad
+1 515 564 6827
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⏰ International Taxpayer Service: Monday, Friday 06:00-23:00 US Eastern. Closed weekends. Closed on US federal holidays.
Number last verified 12 May 2026 against irs.gov
About IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
WorldDial dials +1 267-941-1000 from any country at $0.012/min. The line is open 17 hours a day, but the wait is shortest before 08:00 US Eastern (which is 13:00 UK time, 14:00 CET, 18:30 IST). Account-specific work, tax-payment status, ITIN issues, balance due, FATCA correspondence, is the only thing this number answers; complex tax questions are referred elsewhere.
Why calling from abroad is difficult
- ✗The 1-800 number is blocked outside the US, this is the most common waste of an international call
- ✗The only working international number is a paid US geographic number; international rates apply on every carrier
- ✗The IRS automated menu requires Touch-Tone (DTMF) input, some VoIP and softphone routes deliver DTMF imperfectly and the call resets
- ✗Hold times exceed 60 minutes during US tax season (mid-January through April 15)
- ✗Live Chat at irs.gov is available for amended-return and transcript questions but only Monday, Friday 06:00-23:00 ET, and not for account questions
Calling costs from abroad
| Method | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| WorldDial | ~$0.012/min |
| US mobile roaming | ~$1-3/min |
| Hotel phone | Very high |
| International calling card | Medium |
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Practical tips
- 💡Call between 06:00 and 08:00 US Eastern, the line opens at 06:00 and the queue takes 90 minutes to build
- 💡Avoid Mondays and the day after a US federal holiday; both double the wait
- 💡Have your full SSN, ITIN if applicable, prior-year AGI, and any reference number from the IRS notice in front of you before dialing
- 💡For amended-return status, Live Chat at irs.gov is faster than the phone, the chat is available in English only
- 💡If the agent says "we cannot discuss this account" mid-call, you have failed identity verification; hang up and call back with the prior-year AGI ready
Frequently asked questions
What is the IRS international phone number?
+1 267-941-1000. It reaches the International Taxpayer Service Call Center in Philadelphia. Hours are Monday, Friday 06:00-23:00 US Eastern. The line is paid; it is not toll-free.
Can I call the IRS toll-free from abroad?
No. The 1-800-829-1040 line is blocked from every country except the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The IRS does not operate an international toll-free equivalent.
What are the IRS international hours?
Monday, Friday 06:00-23:00 US Eastern. Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and US federal holidays. In UK time that is 11:00-04:00 (next day in winter); in CET that is 12:00-05:00.
What documents do I need before calling?
Full SSN or ITIN, your prior-year filed return's adjusted gross income (used for identity verification), any IRS notice number from a letter you received, and the tax year in question. If calling about an amended return, also have the date you mailed Form 1040-X.
Can I handle this online instead of calling?
The IRS online account at irs.gov/account handles balance check, payment, and notice viewing. Live Chat at the same site handles amended-return status, transcript requests, and limited account questions for individual taxpayers living abroad. Anything that requires changing account details still requires a phone call.
What happens if I call the regular IRS toll-free number from abroad?
The line either rings forever, drops with no error, or returns a "this call cannot be completed" recording. None of those outcomes leaves a record with the IRS. Use +1 267-941-1000 instead.
Can I call the IRS from the UK?
Yes. Dial +1 267-941-1000 from the UK using WorldDial in your browser. That is the IRS International Taxpayer Service line, not the blocked 1-800 number.
Can I call the IRS from France or Germany?
Yes. The Philadelphia international line accepts calls from any country when dialed in full +1 format. WorldDial routes the call without a US SIM.
Can I call the IRS without Skype?
Yes. WorldDial runs in your browser with per-minute pricing and no Skype account.
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