Texas IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
Houston IRS office
The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Houston, TX is at 8876 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77017, one of 21 active IRS offices in Texas. It offers in-person help by appointment with IRS notices, identity verification, payments, and account questions, and it handles ITIN document review. Call 844-545-5640 before visiting. The next-closest office is in Houston, about 9 miles away.
Address and contact
Houston IRS office hours
See hoursOpen 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Closed for lunch 12:30pm to 1:30pm every day.
Before you visit
- Most visits need an appointment. Call 844-545-5640 or the local office at (713) 209-5021 to book one.
- Bring a current government photo ID and your Social Security number or ITIN.
- Arrive on time. The IRS may cancel an appointment if you are more than 15 minutes late.
- Many tasks are faster online at IRS.gov, including payments, transcripts, and refund status.
Services at the Houston IRS office
The IRS lists these in-person services for this Taxpayer Assistance Center. Services can change, so confirm when you call the local office at (713) 209-5021.
- Account inquiries
- Basic individual tax law assistance
- Check, money order, or cash payments (exact change required)
- Departing alien clearances (sailing permits)
- Form 911, Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance
- Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return
- Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) requests
- Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) and Form W-7
- Payment arrangements
- Tax forms
Takes check, money order, or cash. Cash payments must be exact change and need a current balance-due notice.
Handles ITIN and Form W-7 document review by appointment. Every applicant must attend in person.
What to bring to your appointment
| If you are coming for | Bring |
|---|---|
| An IRS notice or letter | The full notice, a photo ID, your taxpayer number, and any documents the notice asks for. |
| Identity verification | A government photo ID, any second ID the IRS requested, and a copy of the tax return if one was filed. |
| ITIN or Form W-7 help | Original identity and foreign status documents for each applicant. Everyone applying must attend. |
Houston IRS office map
Check the location before you travel, and open directions ahead of time if the office sits inside a larger federal building or business complex.
Other IRS offices near Houston
The closest active Taxpayer Assistance Centers, based on office locations in the IRS locator.
Official IRS source
The address, phone, hours, coordinates, service list, and notes on this page come from the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center locator. Last verified on this site: 2026-07-02. Call 844-545-5640 to schedule an IRS TAC appointment. Check the official locator again before making a long trip.
Questions about the Houston IRS office
- Do I need an appointment at the Houston IRS office?
- Yes, plan on calling first. The IRS appointment line is 844-545-5640, and scheduled appointments get priority at Taxpayer Assistance Centers.
- What should I bring to the Houston IRS office?
- Bring a current government-issued photo ID, your Social Security number or ITIN, any IRS notice or letter, and the tax documents tied to the appointment.
- Does the Houston IRS office handle ITIN document review?
- Yes. This location is listed for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and Form W-7 help. Call 844-545-5640 first, because each applicant must attend in person.
- Can I pay in cash at the Houston IRS office?
- This office accepts check, money order, or cash payments, and cash payments must be exact change. Bring a current balance-due notice when you pay.
- What is the closest IRS office to Houston?
- The nearest listed IRS office is in Houston, TX, about 9.3 miles away. Nearby offices are listed on this page.