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Tax season is stressful enough—but this year, there’s a new challenge business owners can’t afford to ignore: IRS delays.
With staffing shortages, backlogs, and a hiring freeze, the IRS is more overwhelmed than ever. If you need help with an IRS notice, a missing refund, or a tax resolution, be prepared for long hold times, delayed responses, and slower-than-usual processing.
And here’s the real problem—while the IRS may be slow, their penalties are not. If you owe money, interest continues to build. If you need to dispute a notice, the clock is still ticking. Waiting too long to resolve an issue can turn a small tax problem into a major financial headache.
So what can you do? You need a strategy to get answers faster—without wasting hours on hold. Here’s how to beat the system and avoid IRS delays.
Why IRS Delays Are Worse Than Ever
The IRS is struggling to keep up due to:
- A hiring freeze, meaning fewer agents are available to take calls.
- Massive backlogs, slowing down tax return processing.
- Longer wait times, making it nearly impossible to get help quickly.
And here’s the worst part: Penalties and interest don’t pause just because the IRS is backed up. While you wait, fines continue to build—turning a small problem into a financial disaster.
Business owners can’t afford to sit on hold for hours, hoping for an answer. So how do you avoid getting stuck in this system?
How to Get IRS Help Without Wasting Hours on Hold
1. Use IRS Online Tools Before Calling
Before you even think about calling the IRS, check if you can resolve your issue online. The IRS offers self-service tools for:
- Checking your refund status (“Where’s My Refund?” tool).
- Viewing balances, notices, and payment history through your IRS Online Account.
- Making payments using IRS Direct Pay.
These tools can help you avoid a long, frustrating call altogether.
2. Call at the Right Time—And Be Prepared
If calling is your only option, be strategic.
- Avoid peak times—Mondays and early mornings have the worst wait times.
- Call mid-week and mid-afternoon for the best chances of reaching an agent.
- Have everything ready—EIN, tax notices, past payment details.
The IRS won’t wait while you search for paperwork. If you finally get through, make sure you have what you need.
3. Don’t Fight the IRS Alone—Let a Tax Professional Handle It
Trying to resolve an IRS issue on your own is frustrating and time-consuming. But at IRSProb, we do this every day.
- We know exactly who to call and when to get the fastest response.
- We handle the back-and-forth negotiations so you don’t have to.
- We get your tax issues resolved quickly, before penalties start piling up.
Why spend hours on hold when we can take care of it for you?
Time Is Money—Don’t Let IRS Delays Cost You Both
The IRS isn’t moving any faster. But you can.
If you’re dealing with penalties, notices, refunds, or other IRS problems, the longer you wait, the worse it gets. Let IRSProb take care of it for you. Tax season is already stressful. Don’t let IRS delays make it worse.
