How to Avoid Long IRS Hold Times During Tax Season

Learn how to avoid long hold times by using IRS online tools, your IRS Online Account, and faster refund tracking options.
Trying to call the IRS during tax season can feel like entering a black hole of hold music, transfers, and frustration.
Presidents Day week is historically one of the busiest times of the year for IRS phone lines. Call volumes spike, wait times stretch, and simple questions can take hours to resolve.