If you've ever tried to get in touch with the IRS during tax season, you know it can be a nightmare. There just never seems to be enough customer service agents to take your call. According to the ...

The report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration called on the IRS to include more phone lines and to ...

The IRS said the second $600 stimulus checks will be sent out automatically, so Americans do not need to contact their bank or tax software providers.

Knowing when, and how, exactly, the IRS might contact you in the event of an issue can be the key to keeping your information safe from would-be scammers.

If in doubt, contact the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 or check your account status on irs.gov to verify the legitimacy of the communication. Did you receive a letter from the IRS?

Initial contact is usually by mail. If the letter's number doesn't appear in a search or seems suspicious, call 800-829-1040 and follow the IRS representative's instructions.

People who think they have been contacted by someone pretending to be an IRS agent are advised to call 800-366-4484 or contact the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration through .