Update: It's pointless to waste your time calling the Tax Advocate. I spent 45 mins on hold just to be told there is nothing they can do to help me. She said the government shutdown has really taken a toll and people are now starting to experience the affects of it. She said the biggest things are employer verification, social security sending their amounts to the IRS and they are so backed up. The only time a Tax Advocate will come into play is if you have a financial hardship (eviction notice, car repossessed, utilities turned off etc.).
