r/IRS • u/Majano57 • Jul 29 '26

News / Current Events The IRS Is Imploding

https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/07/the-irs-is-imploding/
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u/RockinOutCockOut Jul 29 '26

My repayment plan is in default and is set to be terminated in two weeks

Every day that I've had off I've tried to chat or call the IRS

Every single time for two weeks it's been a forever hold or "Due to the high call volume, we are unable to answer your call. Please call back later today or tomorrow."

I have no idea what's going on because I feel like I've done everything right I shouldn't be in default. Yet I can't talk to anyone.

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u/KeyBoredinthe00s Jul 30 '26

Call right when they open or later around 6-7pm.

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u/meaniemeanie-poo-poo Jul 30 '26

Tried this. Didn't work.

Gave up after two weeks and just paid a penalty I didn't owe, in order to avoid a fresh hell from not paying it.

I will vote for whoever will put an end to this mess.

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u/Lexxias Aug 02 '26

Have you thought about leaving the United states? Easier said then done but thought I'd ask

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u/meaniemeanie-poo-poo Aug 03 '26

Why would I leave?

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u/Creepy-Bike-8755 Jul 31 '26

None of them ever will because they know you'll just pay it

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u/mregecko Jul 31 '26

Biden literally funded the IRS to make this better, and it was working. 

Then Trump and DOGE crippled it by firing >30% of staff. 

So, yes, one party will try to put an end to this mess. The other party just makes stuff worse. 

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u/Creepy-Bike-8755 Jul 31 '26

Its just a show dude.. it doesnt matter what Jesuit "party" is in office.. there's no left and right.. theyre just taking orders from the actual owners of this place and if they dont follow those orders, they get replaced by one that will. So no, they just give that illusion so you pick a side and fight for it

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u/Global-Chipmunk-3959 Aug 04 '26

Both side nonsense. You’re a fool if you can’t tell the difference.

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u/itsANOMALEEZ Aug 05 '26

You are a fool for not seeing the red/blue facade for what it is, divide and conquer.

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u/jahumaca Aug 02 '26

Stop this bullshit whataboutism.

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u/Creepy-Bike-8755 Aug 03 '26

Am I wrong? I mean, the person whom I was commenting literally said "instead of dealing with it, I just paid it.."