Call the IRS from abroad when tax season follows you overseas.
Reach the IRS international taxpayer line from your browser. Know the rate before you dial. Keep call history for your records.
+1 (267) 941-1000
12 cents/minute
15 to 45 minutes during tax season. 5 to 15 minutes at 6 AM ET off-season.
United States
Tips for calling IRS from abroad
What to say
- 'I am a US citizen living abroad and I have questions about my foreign income exclusion.'
- 'I need to request an extension to file my tax return from outside the US.'
- 'I received a notice and need to verify my account balance.'
What to have ready
- Your Social Security Number
- The tax year in question
- Your filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, etc.)
- Any IRS notice number or letter ID
Best time to call
- 6 AM US Eastern Time sharp. The line opens at 6 AM and the queue is shortest in the first 30 minutes. Open until 11 PM ET.
Average wait time
- 15 to 45 minutes during tax season. 5 to 15 minutes at 6 AM ET off-season.
Common questions before you dial.
01Can I call the IRS from outside the US?Tax support from abroad
Yes. The IRS has an international line at +1-267-941-1000. Browser Line lets you call it from any browser at a low per-minute rate.
02What is the best time to call the IRS?Tax support from abroad
6 AM Eastern Time, right when the line opens. Monday and Tuesday are busiest. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are quieter.
03Will the IRS accept calls from browser phones?Tax support from abroad
Yes. The IRS line accepts standard PSTN calls. Browser Line connects through real phone networks, so the call goes through normally.
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