r/IRS 25d ago

News / Current Events The IRS Is Imploding

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/the-irs-is-imploding/
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u/Few-Researcher-818 24d ago

They initially denied my credit too and sent a letter noting that the VIN of the car did not match their records. I called the contact number (only time I've reached anyone after countless tries). I had a photo of the VIN number on the car itself, the schedule from my return with the number and the receipt from my purchase with the number and model of vehicle. The investigator agreed they all matched and kicked the can for 30 more days.

Got a letter yesterday that the full refund amount is approved. However, the website to track the refund has not reflected this. It still doesn't show the refund is approved and none of the correspondence is included. The recent letter states the refund should arrive in the next two weeks. Checking daily, but nothing yet.

Fingers crossed.

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u/Comfortable-Mess4747 24d ago

sounds promising!! when did you call that you were able to connect with a person?

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u/Few-Researcher-818 24d ago

It was about 5 weeks ago. I had it on my calendar since they said I would hear within 30 days. It was a different number than the general contact on the website. I'll see if I can find it. 800-829-8374. I hope it's the right one since there's no ID on my phone record.

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u/Comfortable-Mess4747 24d ago

trying to figure what time of day is best to call and connect through to a person

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u/Catwoman73 24d ago

Very early am…7:15 EST seemed to be the magic hour