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

Has anyone else been waiting forever to get through to the IRS? I've been trying to call about my 4883c letter for hours and still nothing. This is so frustrating! I feel like I'm just wasting my time sitting here on hold. Anyone have any tips on how to actually talk to a real person?

Ethan Moore

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

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Yuki Nakamura

More like hamsters on a wheel. Running and running but getting nowhere fast.

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StarSurfer

At least rats get cheese. All we get is hold music and frustration 😤

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Carmen Reyes

It's a modern-day bureaucratic nightmare for sure.

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CosmicCadet

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!

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Ravi Malhotra

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

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Freya Christensen

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Omar Farouk

$20 just to talk to someone? That's ridiculous. The government should make this easier for free.

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Ravi Malhotra

I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imho.

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Chloe Davis

Claimyr is definitely a viable option, but I wonder about privacy concerns with using a third-party service.

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Amina Diallo

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

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Keisha Johnson

Yeah, I've tried that. Still no luck. It's like they have one person answering phones for the whole country or something.

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Oliver Schulz

lol one person? more like a monkey with a typewriter 🐒

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Natasha Orlova

Seems like people across the forum are facing similar issues. It's universally frustrating.

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Paolo Longo

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 🙄

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CosmicCowboy

I hear you. It's like nobody prepared for this level of demand. It's beyond frustrating!

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Anastasia Smirnova

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

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Keisha Johnson

Faxing? What year is it, 1995? 😂 But seriously, might give it a shot if nothing else works.

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Sean O'Brien

Sometimes the old ways are the most effective. It's worth a try!

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GalacticGuardian

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!

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Nia Harris

Wait, why enter a fake SSN? Wouldn't that mess things up?

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GalacticGuardian

idk man, it's just what worked for me. maybe it bypasses some system or something 🤷‍♂️

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Mateo Gonzalez

This sounds like terrible advice. Don't enter fake info, people!

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Aisha Ali

Definitely avoid using fake information. It's risky and could get you into more trouble.

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AstroAlpha

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 👴

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Diego Chavez

Hang in there! Sometimes it feels like you need the patience of a saint.

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Andre Moreau

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...

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Zoe Christodoulou

Wow, way to victim blame. The tax code is insanely complicated. Mistakes happen.

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Jamal Thompson

Found the IRS employee 👀

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Andre Moreau

Jeez, touchy subject I guess. I'm just saying, a little prevention goes a long way.

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Mei Chen

While correct info is vital, the IRS should still be more accessible.

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Javier Cruz

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!

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Emma Wilson

This is great advice! I'd add that sometimes calling later in the day can work too. Less people trying to get through.

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Keisha Johnson

Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try the Taxpayer Advocate Service. Didn't even know that was a thing.

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Malik Thomas

The written response suggestion is solid. Sometimes old methods are the best.

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NeonNebula

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. 🤡

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Isabella Costa

It's ironic, isn't it? We're held to high standards, but service from them is lacking.

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Zara Shah

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 🎲

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Luca Bianchi

Fingers crossed! Though, these improvements often take longer than they say.

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