IRS Address Change: Tips for Getting Through on Phone?
Hey everyone, I need to update my address with the IRS but I'm having trouble getting through to them. Has anyone had any luck contacting them recently? I've been trying to call for days but keep getting stuck on hold forever. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!
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Callum Savage
Have you tried using the IRS website to update your address? Sometimes you can do it online without having to call.
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Brian Downey
I tried that, but it keeps giving me an error message. I think I need to speak to someone directly because of my specific situation π©
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Ally Tailer
The IRS website is a joke. Half the time it doesn't even work properly. We're living in 2023 and they're stuck in 1995 π€¦ββοΈ
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Finley Garrett
Here's what I've learned from dealing with the IRS multiple times: 1. Best times to call are early morning (7-9 AM) or late afternoon (4-6 PM). 2. Avoid Mondays and tax season (February-April) if possible. 3. Have all your info ready before you call (SSN, previous address, new address, etc.). 4. Be patient and polite with the agent - they deal with angry people all day. 5. If you get disconnected, ask for a callback number before you start discussing your issue. 6. Consider using a tax advocate service if you're really stuck. Hope this helps! Good luck getting through π
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Brian Downey
Wow, thanks for all the detailed advice! I'll definitely keep these in mind when I try calling again.
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Madison Tipne
This guy IRSes π
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Holly Lascelles
Solid advice. I'd add: if you can't get through, try contacting your local taxpayer advocate office. They can sometimes help with these issues.
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Aliyah Debovski
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
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Miranda Singer
Wait, you actually paid money to call the IRS? That sounds sketchy af
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Aliyah Debovski
I know it sounds weird, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Cass Green
How does this even work? Seems too good to be true
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Aliyah Debovski
It's legit! They basically have a system that navigates the phone tree and waits on hold for you. When a real person picks up, it calls your phone. Saved me a ton of time and headache
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Aria Washington
Has anyone tried sending a carrier pigeon to the IRS? Might be faster than calling at this point π¦π¨
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Liam O'Reilly
Lmao imagine a pigeon showing up at the IRS office with a tax return tied to its leg π
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Chloe Delgado
Careful, they might start taxing the pigeon for providing a service π
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Mia Green
yall ever wonder if theres just one dude answering all the calls at the irs and thats why its always busy? π€π
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Emma Bianchi
Plot twist: it's just a really dedicated parrot repeating "Please hold" over and over π¦
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Lucas Kowalski
I bet its that one guy from parks and rec who works at the DMV π€£
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Malia Ponder
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to update our address? the system is broken af π€‘
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Kyle Wallace
Preach! π It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn
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Ryder Ross
For real tho. Other countries have this stuff figured out, why can't we?
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Olivia Kay
guys. i literaly just got off the phone with them after trying for WEEKS. heres what worked for me: 1. call the 1800-829-1040 number 2. when it asks for language, choose spanish (even if u dont speak it) 3. wait for a spanish speaking agent (usually shorter wait) 4. politely ask if they speak english or if theres an english speaker available I was connected in like 15 mins! hope this helps someone else whos strugling
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Joshua Hellan
Yo that's actually genius π€― Gonna try this tomorrow!
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Jibriel Kohn
Isn't that kinda rude to the Spanish-speaking agents tho?
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Olivia Kay
@profile 18 I get where ur coming from, but most of them speak both languages anyway. And tbh, desperate times call for desperate measures π€·ββοΈ
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Jacinda Yu
Ugh, good luck with that. I've been trying to reach them for weeks about my tax return. It's like they don't want us to talk to them π
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Landon Flounder
I feel your pain! I finally got through after calling right when they opened. Try calling at 7:00 AM sharp, that seemed to work for me.
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Brian Downey
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Did you have to wait on hold for long?
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Landon Flounder
It was still about an hour wait, but at least I got through! Bring a book or something to keep you busy while you wait lol
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Olivia Martinez
Seriously considering hiring a tax professional just to deal with this stuff. Anyone have experience with that? Is it worth the money?
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Charlie Yang
I hired one last year and it was a game changer. Expensive, but they handled everything and I didn't have to stress about it.
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Grace Patel
Depends on how complicated your situation is. If it's just an address change, probably not worth it. But for bigger issues, definitely can be!
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ApolloJackson
Just make sure you get a reputable one. There are some shady "tax pros" out there who can make things worse!
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Ava Harris
guys i think i figured it out. we need to start a tiktok challenge where people film themselves trying to get through to the IRS. make it go viral and maybe theyll finally fix their system π #IRSChallenge anyone?
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Jacob Lee
Omg yes! I can see the videos now: "Day 47 of trying to reach the IRS..." π
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Emily Thompson
Plot twist: the challenge becomes so popular that the lines get even more clogged π€¦ββοΈ
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Gianni Serpent
Have you tried faxing your request? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes that works when nothing else does.
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Brian Downey
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? π But seriously, I might give that a shot if I can't get through on the phone. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Henry Delgado
Lol imagine explaining to kids today what a fax machine is π΄π΅
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Edison Estevez
Anyone else lowkey jealous of countries where the government just does your taxes for you? π
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Emily Nguyen-Smith
Omg yes! My friend in Norway says they just get a text message with their refund amount. Meanwhile we're over here playing phone tag with the IRS ππ
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James Johnson
But muh freedom to spend hours on hold and fill out complicated forms! πΊπΈπ¦ /s
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Isabella Russo
LPT: While you're waiting on hold, use the time to organize your tax documents or catch up on other adulting tasks. Might as well be productive, right? πͺπ
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Brian Downey
That's actually a great idea! I've got plenty of other paperwork I could be sorting through.
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Rajiv Kumar
Look at this overachiever over here π I just use hold time to catch up on my Netflix queue
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Sophia Rodriguez
Pro tip: If you're having trouble reaching the IRS, try contacting your local congressperson's office. They often have dedicated channels to reach government agencies and can help expedite your request.
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Brian Downey
Wow, I never would have thought of that! Have you tried this yourself?
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Sophia Rodriguez
Yep! I was stuck in limbo with a tax issue for months. Called my rep's office and they sorted it out in a couple weeks. They have staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal agencies.
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Sophie Hernandez
Even though it seems unconventional, Claimyr's service could be quite beneficial. They automate the hold process and directly connect you to a live representative, which can save substantial time. However, keep in mind the $20 fee might be a deterrent for some people. Moreover, itβs essential to ensure the legitimacy and security of any third-party service you decide to use. Reading reviews and researching the company beforehand is always a good practice. Remember, patience and persistence are key when dealing with government agencies!
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