Tax Preparer hotline to the IRS 1-866-860-4259

Tax Preparer hotline to the IRS 1-866-860-4259

The Practitioner Priority hotline to the IRS is a professional support line for the sole use of tax practitioners assisting clients with account related issues. 1-866-860-4259. PPS is available to all tax professionals with a valid third party authorization form, i.e. Form 2848 or 8821. 

https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/practitioner-priority-service

PPS service hours are 7:00 am to 7:00 pm local time
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