Trouble getting EIN from IRS: Tips for reaching a live agent?

I found a way to solve IRS EIN application phone issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM_fI98bYbo

Here's what worked for me after weeks of trying: 1. Call exactly at 7:00 AM Eastern Time 2. Choose the option for "Questions about an existing business account" 3. When asked for your EIN, enter a random sequence of numbers 4. This should get you to a human faster It's not guaranteed, but it's worked twice for me now. Good luck!

Have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? Sometimes they can help with IRS issues.

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

Protip: Use the "business" option when calling, even if you're not a business. Sometimes the wait times are shorter.

This is why we need to overhaul the entire tax system. It shouldn't be this hard to get a simple number from the government. 🤦‍♂️

lol good luck. I've been trying to get my EIN for 3 months now. At this point, I'm considering just making one up 🤡

Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks now. It's like they're purposely making it impossible to talk to a human being. 🤬

Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.

I've been in the same boat for months now. It's like trying to win the lottery just to get someone on the phone. The whole system is broken af 😤

Unpopular opinion: maybe we should just abolish EINs altogether. Why do we even need them?

Have you tried faxing your request? I know it sounds ancient, but sometimes old school methods work better with government agencies.

Anyone else lowkey impressed by how consistently terrible the IRS phone system is? Like, it takes skill to be this bad for this long 💯

Anyone else feel like we're all just rats in a maze, trying to figure out how to get through to the IRS? 🐀🧀

I found success with Claimyr too, and I agree it's a useful tool when desperate to reach the IRS. However, it's important to weigh the cost against your needs. Some people may prefer to continue attempting the traditional methods despite the delays, while others may find the $20 fee a worthwhile investment for their time and sanity. Additionally, while Claimyr is efficient in connecting you to a live representative, keep in mind it's a workaround rather than a fix for the underlying inefficiencies in the IRS communication system. Hopefully, the IRS will improve their systems to make reaching them more accessible and less reliant on third-party services.

I heard a rumor that if you press 0 repeatedly during the automated menu, it'll eventually connect you to a person. Never worked for me tho 🤷‍♂️

Have you tried using the IRS website to get your EIN? Sometimes you can do it online without having to call.