I called the IRS this morning. How long was I on hold, give or take 5 mins.
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isn't answered on a phone directory.it would behoove you to go find a tax advocate. They are the gatekeeper for actually talking to someone at the IRS who knows what's going on. Otherwise, you'll get the usual spiel ("go to our website"! You: I've already been there, I need something more than 101 answers...) Taxes are due April 15th! (duh, I've know that since I was 6 years old...) etc.
Had an issue a few years back where I converted IRAs to Roth IRAs and the company handling that never brought the basis along...Fortunately I had good records but there was never a chance to talk to someone who knew what the hell they were talking about. Talked to the tax advocate who put me in contact w/someone who knew who went over to the desk where my stuff was in a pile that had been there for ages... and cancelled the payment request.
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claim wait times average 9 minutes. More importantly: did you get the assistance you needed?
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times have been a huge issue for them: many knowledgeable folks took early retirement, etc.
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** Edited by HOKIE at 5/5/2026, 4:01:37 PM
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** Edited by Stork at 5/5/2026, 2:29:59 PM
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