This isn't a question, but a few comments about the IRS being overwhelmed this year. (2022) I filed in April and had a sizable refund due. It never showed up, so I had to manually file a paper copy with a letter of explanation and ask where my refund was. I finally got the refund in September. I was never able to speak with a live agent.
Also, attended a tax update meeting this past weekend and a professional tax preparer I met with said he has the same problem, and as a professional he has no access currently. It's unfortunate, but at this point I will try and avoid refunds for 2022 and make sure I owe a little, considering the hurtles I had to jump thru to get my refund. Hope this helps.
