IRS refund delay: Put on hold for an hour, then line went dead. Any tips to actually reach a human?

Ugh, welcome to the club. I've been trying to get ahold of someone at the IRS for weeks. Its like they dont even want to help us 🙄

Have you tried checking your refund status online? Sometimes that can give you more info without having to deal with the phone nightmare.

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

Pro tip: If you're calling about a refund, make sure you have all your docs ready. They'll ask for stuff like your social, filing status, exact refund amount, etc. Makes the call go way smoother if you're prepared.

Anyone else notice how the IRS seems to be extra slow this year? I filed in February and still nothing. Starting to wonder if my return got lost in the void...

Here's what I've learned after dealing with the IRS for way too long: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if it sucks. 2. Use the online tools when possible. Sometimes they have more up-to-date info than the agents. 3. If you do get through, be super nice to the agent. They're probably as frustrated as we are. 4. Keep detailed records of every call - date, time, who you talked to, what they said. 5. If you're really stuck, consider reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help push things along. 6. As a last resort, contacting your congressional representative can sometimes light a fire under them. Hope this helps someone. We're all in this mess together!

lol imagine thinking the IRS actually cares about us peasants 🤡 They'll take our money quick enough but god forbid we need something from them

Has anyone tried faxing? I know it sounds ancient, but I've heard some people have had luck getting responses that way.