IRS Identity Verification Line: Constant Redirects to Regular Customer Service - Help Needed

Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?

$20? That's steep. Why should we have to pay to talk to our own government?

I get the skepticism, but it really did work for me. Saved me hours of frustration.

How long did it take to get through using this service?

Claimyr seems to be a reliable service for many, but it’s always good to check reviews and make sure you’re comfortable with the payment.

A little kindness and desperation can go a long way sometimes!

Congrats! Any tips on what worked for you?

Honestly? Pure luck. But I used the advice about being super nice to the person who answered.

It's tough, but we have to stick together and share any tips we can.

At this point, we should have a support group for all of us stuck in this loop. Hang in there!

For real. I half expect to wake up as a giant bug at this point 🐛

Lmao too real. The bureaucracy is kafkaesque af

The frustration is real. But sometimes, sharing a laugh about it helps a bit.

Omg yes! I hear it in my nightmares now 😱

Plot twist: its actually a psychological experiment to see how long we'll stay on hold

Adding insult to injury with terrible hold music. It's a universal pain!

Yeah, I've tried that. No luck so far. It's always busy or I get redirected.

Early morning didn't work for me either. I had better luck calling around 2 PM.

Sometimes it helps to call just a few minutes before they officially open. You might catch someone who starts early.

Ooh, that's devious. I like it.

Tried it. They just sent me a link to their FAQ page 🙄

Social media can be a powerful tool, but it seems like they’re pretty set in automated responses.

Bruh, people are calling cuz they need help. What else are we supposed to do?

Found the government employee 👀

I'm just saying, if everyone called once a week instead of 10 times a day, it might help 🤷‍♂️

While the intention is good, the reality is that some issues are urgent and require immediate attention.

Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these tips.

This is gold 💯 Wish I had known this when I started my claim!

Ditto to this advice! Keeping track of calls really helped when I needed to reference past conversations.

Thank you for this reminder. It's easy to get caught up in the frustration.

This! Mental health is important too. We're all in this together.

I hadn't thought of that. How do I find my local rep?

Just google "[your state] find my representative". They usually have contact forms on their websites.

Getting a local representative involved sometimes works wonders, especially if others in your area are facing the same issue.

What year is it? 1995? 🤣

I actually tried this! It didn't work, but at least I felt like I was doing something.

Hey, desperate times call for desperate measures! 📠

Sometimes they still do process faxes. It's worth a shot if you're really stuck.

Ikr? It's so frustrating. Hang in there!

We're all learning the ropes of this broken system together 🚢