Who answers when you call
TaxQuestions.org is a private service that connects callers with independent tax professionals for everyday tax questions and tax preparation. You ask your question by phone, and a tax pro gives you a straight answer.
Phone: (888) 885-3197. Open 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern, January through April.
What happens on the call
A tax professional answers your question and explains what to do next. There's no charge to ask questions. If you'd like a tax pro to prepare and e-file your return, that's a paid service, and fees are discussed on the phone. How fees work.
You can check a tax professional's credentials in the public Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications.
How we keep our answers accurate
- Every guide is checked against official forms and guidance, and the sources are linked at the bottom of the page.
- Amounts that change every year, like brackets and deductions, are labeled with their tax year.
- We re-check every page each January, when new forms come out, and only change the "checked" date when we've actually re-checked.
What we are, and aren't
TaxQuestions.org is a private company. It isn't affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS, the U.S. Treasury or any government agency, and it can't see government tax records or get tax forms for you. Official tax tools are at IRS.gov. This site also has an automated Question Helper that gives scripted answers. It isn't a person, and what you type isn't saved or sent.
Your privacy
We never ask for your Social Security number or tax documents through this website. See our privacy policy.
Have a different question?
Call and ask a tax pro. Open 8 AM to 10 PM Eastern, January through April.
No appointment needed.