Fastest Way to talk to a Human at the IRS In the beginning DO NOT select Option #1 for refund. But then which button should you push to get a real person? The fastest way to talk to a human at the IRS after you select your language is to press Option #2, then Option #1, then Option #4 and finally Option #2. Here are the detailed steps to speak to a HUMAN at the IRS:
- Select Language
- Press #2 – Personal Income Tax
- Press #1 – Forms, Tax History
- Press #4 – All Other Questions
- Make yourself a drink and sit on hold