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IRS notification received but call dropped - How to reach them?

Hey everyone, I just got a notification from the IRS but my call dropped when I tried to reach them. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm worried about missing important information. Any advice on how to get through to them?

Logan Chiang

Ugh, classic IRS. Their phone system is a nightmare. I've been trying to get through for weeks. Good luck!

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Isla Fischer

Weeks? Try months 😭 I swear they're doing this on purpose

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Miles Hammonds

have you tried calling early in the morning? I heard thats the best time to get through

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Logan Chiang

Yeah, I've tried everything. Early morning, late evening, different days of the week. No luck so far. 🤷‍♂️

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Ruby Blake

I found a method to 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/Jc9x-gysK0

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Micah Franklin

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

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Ella Harper

$20? Thats kinda steep for something that should be free...

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Ruby Blake

I get the skepticism, but after wasting hours on hold, it was worth it for me. Saved me a ton of time and stress.

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PrinceJoe

How long did it take for them to call you back?

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Ruby Blake

It took about 2 hours for me, but I've heard it can vary. Still faster than doing it yourself tho!

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Brooklyn Knight

Have you tried checking your online account? Sometimes they post notifications there too. Might save you the hassle of calling.

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Owen Devar

I'm in the same boat, OP. Got a notification last week and I've been trying to reach them ever since. The whole system is broken af 🤬

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Daniel Rivera

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something

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Sophie Footman

Here's what I've learned from dealing with the IRS for years: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it's frustrating. 2. Try calling right when they open or just before they close. 3. Have all your documents ready before you call. 4. Be polite to the agent when you finally get through. 5. Take notes during the call, including the agent's ID number. 6. If possible, use their online tools to supplement phone communication. 7. Consider getting professional help if your issue is complex. Hope this helps! Don't give up, OP!

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Abigail Spencer

Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try calling at different times. Do you know what their busiest days are?

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Sophie Footman

In my experience, Mondays and Tuesdays tend to be the busiest. Mid-week is usually better. Good luck!

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Connor Rupert

lol welcome to the club. We should start a support group for people stuck in IRS limbo 😂

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Molly Hansen

Sign me up! We can call it "Hold Music Anonymous" 🎵🤣

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Brady Clean

Have you tried reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service? They might be able to help if you're having trouble getting through to the IRS directly.

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