Need Taxpayer Advocate Service Phone Number - Anyone Have Recent Experience?

The main Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) number is 1-877-777-4778. Here's how to approach this effectively: 1. Call early in the morning, ideally right when they open at 7:00 AM local time 2. Have your tax information ready (filing status, SSN, most recent return info) 3. Be prepared to explain why your case qualifies for TAS help - financial hardship, IRS system failure, or significant delay (your 4-month amended return wait might qualify) 4. If the national line is overwhelmed, try your local TAS office - you can find that number by going to taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov and entering your zip code 5. Document the date/time of your call and who you speak with Keep in mind that TAS is currently experiencing high call volumes, so persistence may be necessary.

Just curious - have you already tried calling the regular IRS amended return status line (866-464-2050)? Sometimes people jump straight to TAS when the regular channels might actually work. Though, to be fair, the regular IRS phone tree is basically the DMV of phone systems... if the DMV was also perpetually understaffed and running Windows 95.

I had a similar amended return situation last month and couldn't get through to anyone at the IRS after trying for days. I used Claimyr.com to connect with an IRS agent - they got me through in about 30 minutes when I'd been trying for literally days on my own. The agent confirmed my amended return was in the system but needed additional processing time. Saved me from having to escalate to TAS. Here's their link if you want to try before going the TAS route: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Something that might be helpful to know is that TAS generally won't accept cases unless you've already tried to resolve the issue through normal IRS channels, which it sounds like you possibly haven't done yet. They typically require that you've experienced a significant hardship (financial difficulties, immediate threat of adverse action) or that you've experienced a delay of more than 30 days beyond the normal processing time. For amended returns, the normal processing time is technically up to 16 weeks, so you're probably just at that threshold now. It might be worth checking your transcript first, if you haven't already, to see if there are any specific codes that could explain the delay.

Have you checked if your state has a separate TAS office? According to the IRS website (https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/contact-us/), some states have multiple offices with different jurisdictions. Might be worth looking into if the main number doesn't work out.

The TAS phone number (1-877-777-4778) is definitely still current - I called exactly 17 days ago and got through after a 43-minute wait. They told me they're currently prioritizing cases with financial hardship, so be prepared to explain if your situation meets their criteria. For amended returns, they typically want to see at least 16 weeks of processing time before they'll intervene, but if you can document that the delay is causing significant problems (bill payments, loan applications, etc.), they may take your case sooner.

Trying to get help from the IRS is like trying to bail out a sinking boat with a teaspoon. Everyone here is giving good advice about TAS, but honestly, in my experience, persistence is key. Call the main IRS number, call TAS, call your local office - eventually, you'll find someone who can help. Just be prepared for it to take longer than you think. The tax system isn't broken - it's functioning exactly as designed: slow, complicated, and frustrating for regular people.

I had an amended return stuck in limbo from March 15th until August 27th last year. Called TAS on September 3rd and they took my case. Had resolution by October 12th. The key was documenting everything - I had records of every call to the IRS, confirmation numbers, and names of representatives. When I finally got to TAS, that documentation made a huge difference. Don't just call and explain your problem - have dates, times, and reference numbers ready.

FYI - there's also the National Taxpayer Advocate office that handles more systemic issues. Different from the local TAS offices that handle individual cases. Prob not what you need rn, but good to know the diff. Also, TAS has been super backed up since COVID started and they never fully recovered their staffing. Might be worth trying to reach a regular IRS agent first to check your amended return status before escalating to TAS.