How do you speak to a live person at the IRS? The IRS telephone number is 1-80*-829-****. The first question the automated system will ask you is to choose your language. Once youve set your language, do NOT choose Option 1 (regarding refund info). Choose option 2 for Personal Income Tax instead. Next, press 1 for form, tax history, or payment. Next, press 3 for all other questions. Next, press 2 for all other questions. When the system asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, do NOT enter anything. After it asks twice, you will be prompted with another menu. Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions. Finally, press 4 for all other inquiries. The system should then transfer you to an agent.