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great2bahokie
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The IRS doesn't have different phone numbers for different issues

Just one general number...and you'll need to wait for some time on hold...until you get the next agent in the rotation. Having said all that...I've hit them with what I thought were complex issues in the past...and they've always been knowledgeable and helpful.
Posted: 08/10/2022 at 12:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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How hard is it to get an IRS agent who knows what they are doing on the...
EDGEMAN • 08/10/22 12:15 PM ET
They should hire more people.
MikeVT85 • 08/10/22 04:26 PM ET
They are working on it which means higher taxes to pay them.
fordham • 08/10/22 04:55 PM ET
I've tried for weeks to discuss our MIA refund from 2021 taxes, one that
PhotoHokieNC • 08/10/22 04:25 PM ET
pretty much impossible. I had an issue and couldn't get through so talked
radhokie1 • 08/10/22 04:08 PM ET
That's what I feared.
EDGEMAN • 08/10/22 04:20 PM ET
Last few times I have tried I got a recording that they were too busy to
fordham • 08/10/22 03:33 PM ET
@'lag...he's well versed in this.**
MP4VT2004 • 08/10/22 03:27 PM ET
Mrs. T and I almost always have to pay at filing time...since we are
Tuckahokie • 08/10/22 03:15 PM ET
Tree fitty**
fordham • 08/10/22 02:54 PM ET
I'm from the IRS and I'm here to help you...**
AZHokie59 • 08/10/22 02:34 PM ET
Simple form
TomTurkey • 08/10/22 03:41 PM ET
oh, just wait- they'll find you.................................**
BobG • 08/10/22 02:04 PM ET
well- i would try google **
bigbadbird • 08/10/22 01:49 PM ET
I use the IRS tax practitioner hotline and generally get someone more
psychobilly • 08/10/22 01:42 PM ET
Impossible **
PhotoHokieNC • 08/10/22 01:42 PM ET
Morse code…they have recently updated there systems from smoke signals.**
Twelfth Man • 08/10/22 01:24 PM ET
You have to arrange candles in the shape of a pentagram and conjure one.**
HokieNoVA • 08/10/22 01:19 PM ET
Ask the Lounge - we know everythings**
FfxStationHokie • 08/10/22 12:32 PM ET
Meh, just guess and fill it out. If you’re wrong, they’ll find you. ;-)**
vthokieq • 08/10/22 12:25 PM ET
…give it a lick and a promise
chumley • 08/10/22 12:36 PM ET
TWSS**
MAHokie69 • 08/10/22 12:44 PM ET
Good news! Soon there will be 87,000 more agents ...
vt90 • 08/10/22 12:22 PM ET
IRS purchased 5K guns + 5mm ammo this year.
reconhokie • 08/10/22 01:39 PM ET
Were they considered "assault weapons?"
EDGEMAN • 08/10/22 04:18 PM ET
Never seen "million" abbreviated as mm before
Tafkam Hokie • 08/10/22 03:37 PM ET
Sorry that’s a finance abbreviation. You’re right- I mixed syntax. That
reconhokie • 08/10/22 06:11 PM ET
Been going on for at least two decades with regards to federal agencies...
vthokieq • 08/10/22 03:22 PM ET
Seems excessive, but I think they are going to focus on Venmo type stuff
VT Pez4Life • 08/10/22 01:07 PM ET
Well ...
vt90 • 08/10/22 01:25 PM ET
The mistake......
2hhoop3 • 08/10/22 01:32 PM ET
Lying, fraud and graft. **
ColoVT82 • 08/10/22 07:13 PM ET
Mail box = Ballot box**
TomTurkey • 08/10/22 03:44 PM ET
more than you probably think do use it!
VT Pez4Life • 08/10/22 01:30 PM ET
What are the rampant issues with the EITC?**
ElbertoHokie • 08/10/22 01:15 PM ET
basing it off this article. Fradulant might/could be wrong word
VT Pez4Life • 08/10/22 01:28 PM ET
And in no way is that frightening. **
RoswellGAHokie • 08/10/22 12:35 PM ET
The IRS doesn't have different phone numbers for different issues ◄
great2bahokie • 08/10/22 12:18 PM ET
I've called them before, and could almost swear that agent did not have...
EDGEMAN • 08/10/22 12:52 PM ET
Call 3x, get 3 agents, get 3 answers Book it**
TomTurkey • 08/10/22 03:45 PM ET