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Tips for getting through to IRS for identity verification? Wait times are insane!

Hey everyone, I'm trying to verify my identity with the IRS but I'm having trouble getting through to them. Has anyone had any luck recently? I've been trying to call but the wait times are insane. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!

Nora Bennett

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to them 🙄 Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that might help.

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Oscar Murphy

Thanks for the suggestion! I've tried that a couple times but no luck so far. Maybe I'll give it another shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞

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Ryan Andre

Early morning calls are hit or miss tbh. I had better luck calling around 2 PM. Less traffic then.

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Nora Bennett

Really? That's interesting. I might have to try that afternoon strategy myself. Thanks for the tip!

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Lauren Zeb

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/_kiP6q8DX5c

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Daniel Washington

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.

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Lauren Zeb

I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it for me to not sit on hold all day.

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Aurora Lacasse

How long did it take for them to get through? I'm desperate but also broke lol

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Lauren Zeb

It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to be on the phone that whole time. They just called me when an agent was ready.

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Anthony Young

Pro tip: If you're verifying your identity, make sure you have ALL your documents ready before you call. They'll ask for weird stuff like your prior year AGI, so have your old tax returns handy!

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Charlotte White

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to verify our identity? The system is so broken 😤

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Admin_Masters

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

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Matthew Sanchez

Totally agree. In this day and age, you'd think they'd have a better system in place. But nope, we're still playing phone tag like it's 1995.

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Ella Thompson

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting through to the IRS for identity verification: 1. Best times to call: Early morning (7 AM EST) or mid-afternoon (2-3 PM EST) 2. Have these documents ready: - Social Security card - Driver's license or state ID - Prior year tax return - Current year tax return (if filed) - Any IRS notices you've received 3. Use the IRS Identity Verification Service online if possible: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification 4. If calling, use the dedicated Identity Verification line: 800-830-5084 5. Be patient and polite with the agents 6. Consider using a call-back service if you're struggling to get through Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up!

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Oscar Murphy

Wow, thank you so much for this detailed guide! This is super helpful. I'll definitely try the dedicated line tomorrow.

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JacksonHarris

This should be pinned or something. Great info!

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Jeremiah Brown

lol good luck. i've been trying to verify my identity for 3 months now. at this point im convinced the irs is just a myth 🤡

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Royal_GM_Mark

Maybe we should start a support group for people stuck in IRS limbo 😂

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Jeremiah Brown

Sign me up! We can call it 'IRS Survivors Anonymous' 🤣

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