IRS: Hours on hold for 4883c letter - Tips to reach a real person?

Anyone else feel like we're all just rats in some giant government maze? 🐀🧀

Hey, IRS customer service is notoriously tough to navigate, but don't lose hope! Alongside the traditional methods like calling or using their website's callback option, consider using tools like Claimyr. They offer a service where calls are dialed and held for you, which can be a real time-saver. However, at $20 per use, it's an investment, and not everyone is comfortable with third-party services. Always weigh the benefits against privacy and cost concerns. You can also explore the taxpayer advocate service which is often very helpful. Keep a log of all your attempts, as documentation can help if further advocacy is needed. Lastly, don't underestimate the power of a well-crafted written response. Good luck navigating this maze!

Have you guys tried using this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool? It dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to your phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/5jrMesbidvI

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

Welcome to the club, buddy. I've been trying to reach them for weeks now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to get through 🙄

Have you tried faxing them? Sometimes old school methods work better with these dinosaur agencies.

guys. i finaly got through after like 50 tries. heres what i did: 1. call at exactly 7:01 am 2. press 1 for english 3. then 2, 1, 3, 2 (in that order) 4. when asked for ssn, enter 123456789 5. wait on hold for 2-3 hours not kidding. it worked. good luck!

I'm in the same boat. Been trying to get this 4883c thing sorted for weeks. Starting to feel like I'm gonna be 80 by the time I get through 👴

Unpopular opinion: maybe if we all just paid our taxes correctly in the first place, we wouldn't need to call so much? Just saying...

I feel your pain. I've been dealing with this 4883c nonsense for months now. Here's what I've learned: 1. Keep calling. It sucks, but persistence is key. 2. Use the IRS website to schedule a callback if possible. 3. Consider reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. 4. Document everything. Keep a log of your calls and attempts. 5. If all else fails, you might need to send a written response to the letter. Remember, the IRS is understaffed and overworked. It's not your fault, but unfortunately, we're all stuck dealing with it. Hang in there!

Ugh, the IRS is such a joke. They expect us to pay our taxes on time, but when we need help, suddenly they're nowhere to be found. 🤡

I heard they're implementing a new phone system soon. Hopefully that'll make things easier. Until then, we're all just stuck playing this waiting game 🎲