IRS Live Agent Phone Numbers - How to Actually Get Through
I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks. Every time I call I get the automated message saying their too busy and to call back later. Anyone know the best number and time to call to actually get a live person? Getting desperate here
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Omar Hassan
The best number is 1-800-829-1040. Call exactly at 7am EST when they open. Press 1 for English, then 2 for tax questions, 1 for questions about a form, then 3 for all other questions, then 2 for all other questions, finally press 4 for all other topics. DO NOT enter your SSN when prompted - this usually gets you to a human faster.
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Chloe Robinson
ā¢This actually worked! Got through in 20 mins following these steps š
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Diego Chavez
ā¢tried this morning but still got the 'too busy' message š¤
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Omar Hassan
ā¢Keep trying! Mondays and Tuesdays are usually the busiest. Try Wednesday-Friday
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NeonNebula
Instead of playing phone tag with the IRS, I'd recommend using taxr.ai - it costs $1 but analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on with your account and if you actually need to call them. Saved me hours of hold music lol https://taxr.ai
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Anastasia Kozlov
ā¢how does this work? seems too good to be true
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NeonNebula
ā¢you upload your transcript and it uses AI to break down everything - tells you about delays, adjustments, when to expect refund etc. way better than waiting on hold
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Anastasia Kozlov
ā¢just tried it - holy cow this is amazing! showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to do about it šÆ
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Sean Kelly
dont bother calling the main line its impossible. Use their tax advocate service: 1-877-777-4778
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Zara Mirza
ā¢tax advocates are backed up 6+ months rn, not worth it tbh
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Luca Russo
Been in the same boat for 3 months. The trick is to call your local IRS office instead of the main number
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Freya Christensen
ā¢how do you find the local office number?
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Luca Russo
ā¢google 'IRS TAC office' + your city name. but make sure to make an appointment first
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Nia Harris
Honestly its easier to fax them at this point š¤”
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GalaxyGazer
ā¢what year are we living in lmaooo
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Mateo Sanchez
Pro tip: if u have a tax preparer, they have a special practitioner hotline thats way faster
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