@RobM4 Yes---it is difficult and frustrating to call the IRS. They are short-staffed, backlogged, and only answer a small percentage of the calls made to them. We have heard from users who managed to reach them by calling at 7 a.m.
If you have a question that can be answered here in the user forum, we can try to help.
To call the IRS:IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri
Listen to each menu before making the selection.
First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.
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