Need help getting IRS verification letter ASAP - any tips or deadlines I should know?

This is great advice! I'd add that you should also check if you can request the verification letter online through the IRS website. Sometimes it's faster than calling.

Calling at 7 AM? Ugh, I'm not a morning person. Is there a good time later in the day to try?

Later in the day is usually busier, but if you can't do mornings, try right after lunch. Like 1:30 PM. It's hit or miss, but better than peak hours.

Same here. I've spent hours on hold only to get disconnected. The system is broken 😡

Guys, I found a way 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

Wait, you paid money to call the IRS? That sounds sketchy af 🤔

I know it sounds weird, but it's legit. I was desperate after trying for weeks. It's not an IRS service, just a tool to get through the phone system. Saved me hours of frustration.

Oh wow, I didn't even think of that. I'll double-check with them. Thanks for the tip!

Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the 1980s or something.

To be fair, they're dealing with sensitive info. But yeah, they could definitely streamline things more.

I tried that last year. You need an appointment and in my area, they were booked out for months. YMMV tho

Local office was a game-changer for me! Got everything sorted in one visit. Def worth a shot if you can get an appointment.