is there any tips or tricks to speak to someone live at the IRS?

have called plenty of times and can not get past the automated system.

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The old keypad sequence you can find on this forum doesn't work now since the prompt have changed for 2025.

do not press any keys.

when the agent asks for a few words, say "Agent"

next, descibe your issue in a way that implies human contact is required..

It shouldn't matter which agent you are connected to.

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