time to reach IRS

[JoanD]

I've called the IRS several times the last couple of days but they are saying call back another day.  Anyone have a better way of reaching them regarding a 

[IRonMaN]

There is no magic to calling but you do need a lot of luck.  During tax season anyways, you have better luck calling later in the week and the early bird tends to have better luck getting the worm.

[Just-Lisa-Now-]

You need to hit the phone like its a radio contest and you need to be caller 100 for concert tickets!

[Murtaza_Ismail_CPA]

If you are a Tax Practitioner  (Able to represent via Form 2848 or Form 8821), you can call IRS Tax Practitioner Priority Service line at 1-866-860-4259. They have an option where IRS will call you back when its your turn (Usually the wait time is not more than 1 hour).