Finally Found a Way to Get Through to a Live IRS Agent - My Experience

I need to add some URGENT advice here! This method works but you need to call EARLY in the day! I tried calling at 1pm yesterday and the callback queue was already FULL for the day. Then I tried at 7:15am today and got a callback within 45 minutes. Step 1: Call right when they open at 7am ET if possible Step 2: Follow the exact menu path you listed Step 3: Have ALL your documents ready when they call back Step 4: Write down the agent's ID number when they call The IRS is SEVERELY understaffed right now with the April 15th deadline approaching. If you wait until next week, you might not get through at all. Don't wait!

Has anyone used taxr.ai to understand what's actually in their tax transcript before calling? I was completely confused by all the codes in my transcript and the website helped me understand what I was looking at before I called. Saved me from asking a bunch of basic questions when I finally got through to an agent. It's at https://taxr.ai if anyone needs help understanding their transcript codes before calling.

I tried your method on February 28th and it worked perfectly! I had been trying to get through for weeks about my retirement account rollover. The agent confirmed that my direct rollover was properly recorded and wouldn't trigger any early withdrawal penalties. Thank you for sharing this - it's so difficult to get accurate information these days.

I've spent HOURS trying to reach the IRS using various methods with no success. Finally used Claimyr.com (https://www.claimyr.com) and got a callback from an IRS agent in under 30 minutes. They handle the whole calling and waiting process for you. The agent resolved my CP2000 notice issue immediately. For anyone who values their time, this service is worth considering - it saved me from the perpetual redial nightmare.

OMG this is exactly what I needed!!! Did they ask why you were calling? I'm dealing with a tax lien issue and I'm worried they'll just transfer me to collections if I say that upfront. Should I be vague when they ask why I'm calling?

I'm a bit worried about this approach. While it might work, you should be aware that: • The IRS sometimes prioritizes different issue types • Using the wrong menu options could result in transfers • Some specialized issues require specific departments • You might get an agent who can't help with your specific issue It's not that I don't think this works, but just be prepared to possibly be transferred if your issue requires a specialist.

According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance), the best times to call are early in the morning. I used OP's method last week and waited 45 minutes for a callback, but my coworker tried at 7:05am and got a callback in just 15 minutes. The phone system is absolutely infuriating - feels deliberately designed to keep people from getting help.

There's a certain art to getting through to the IRS that only comes with practice 😂 I've found that: 1) Mondays and Fridays are the WORST days to call 2) Early morning (7-9am) is golden time 3) Late afternoon (4-6pm) can sometimes work too 4) NEVER call during lunch hours (11:30-1:30) 5) Have your previous year's AGI ready - they often ask I've probably called the IRS 20+ times over the years for various issues. The callback feature has been a game-changer though!

Just a heads up for anyone using this method - the IRS has different departments handling different issues, so while you might get through to someone, they might need to transfer you. When I called about my stimulus payment issue last year, I got through using a similar method but then had to be transferred to the Economic Impact Payment team. The first agent was still able to look up my information though, so it wasn't a waste of time. Just be prepared that you might need to go through multiple agents depending on your specific issue.