IRS keeps hanging up - How to get paper check mailed?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble getting my paper check from the IRS. I've been trying to call them but keep getting hung up on. Has anyone else had this issue? Any tips on how to actually get through to a real person?
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DeShawn Washington
Ugh, I feel your pain. The IRS phone system is a nightmare. I've been trying to get through for weeks. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to anyone 🙄
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Mei-Ling Chen
•Same here! Its so frustrating. I've tried calling at different times of the day but no luck
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Sofía Rodríguez
•Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard thats the best time to get through
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DeShawn Washington
•Yeah, I've tried that too. Still no luck. It's like playing the lottery at this point 😫
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Aiden O'Connor
I found a way to actually 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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Zoe Papadopoulos
•Sounds too good to be true. Are you sure it's legit?
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Aiden O'Connor
•I was skeptical at first too, but I can confirm it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration
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Jamal Brown
•How long did you have to wait before they connected you?
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Aiden O'Connor
•It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready
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Fatima Al-Rashid
Have you tried sending a certified letter? Sometimes that can get their attention and force them to respond.
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Giovanni Rossi
Here's what I've learned after dealing with the IRS for years: 1. Be persistent. Keep calling, even if you get hung up on. 2. Try calling early in the morning or late in the afternoon. 3. Have all your info ready before you call. 4. Be polite to the agent when you finally get through. 5. If all else fails, contact your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. Hope this helps! Good luck!
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Lena Kowalski
•Thank you so much for this detailed advice! I'll definitely try these tips. Really appreciate it 💯
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Aaliyah Jackson
•The Taxpayer Advocate Service is a lifesaver. They helped me resolve an issue that had been dragging on for months
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KylieRose
lol welcome to the club. IRS = I Really Suck at answering phones 🤣
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Miguel Hernández
•More like Infuriating Revenue Service amirite? 😂
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KylieRose
•LOL good one! 👏👏👏
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Sasha Ivanov
Have you checked your transcript online? Sometimes they update that before sending out notices. Might give you some info on whats going on with your check
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Lena Kowalski
•I didn't even know that was an option. How do I access my transcript?
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Sasha Ivanov
•Go to the IRS website and look for 'Get Transcript Online'. You'll need to create an account if you haven't already. It can be a bit of a process but its worth it
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Liam Murphy
This is why we need serious tax reform. The system is broken and it's hurting hardworking Americans. We shouldn't have to jump through hoops just to get our own money back!
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Amara Okafor
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul
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