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Why cant I talk to someone at the IRS?
If you can’t reach a real person over the phone, you can contact your local IRS office. The Taxpayer Assistance Center operates by appointment only, where you can get help directly from an agent. The IRS also provides a great service called the Taxpayer Advocate.
How do I actually get a person at the IRS?
Contact an IRS customer service representative to correct any agency errors by calling 800-829-1040. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, unless otherwise noted (see telephone assistance for more information).
Can I chat with IRS?
Chat with the Website Help Desk for help navigating the IRS site. Online agents can answer questions regarding where to find forms or other information on the site, but not questions regarding your tax return or refund. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
Why is my tax return still being processed?
As the return is processed, whether it was filed electronically or on paper, it may be delayed because it has a mistake including errors concerning the Recovery Rebate Credit, missing information, or suspected identity theft or fraud. If we can fix it without contacting you, we will.
How do you get straight to a representative?
Dial 333 to get connected to a customer service representative. Press 0 a lot. Otherwise, press 0 at each prompt; eventually get rep.
How do I talk to someone instead of a machine?
Say “I would like to speak to a person”. Or repeat “operator” or “agent;” say “I would like to speak with a human being.” Since these systems often miss the first 1/4 second of your statement, full sentences allow for a clearer understanding.
Why does IRS hang up on Me?
IRS phone lines hang up on you due to call volume (tried at several times, 7am first thing, between 8-9am, 10am etc) and when you try to skip ahead through this method they still hang up on you. Tax Advocates not returning voicemails either…
What to do if you can’t get ahold of the IRS?
What to do if you can’t get ahold of anyone at the IRS If you live near a local IRS office that’s re opened post-the height of the pandemic, you may want to skip the main phone line and call it directly.
Why is the IRS so bad at answering phone calls?
The IRS is struggling to hire, which means a massive backlog of tax returns and refunds, government watchdog says That level of funding for telephone assisters means that even in anormal year, the IRS would answer 6 out of every 10 calls routed to them, Collins pointed out.
Are things really that bad at the IRS?
In its response, the IRS essentially said things aren’t really that bad. “The numbers provided by the National Taxpayer Advocate do not reflect the current situation at the IRS,” the agency said in a statement.