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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Have you checked if there are any updates or known issues on the EDD website? Sometimes they post alerts about system problems or delays.
This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing your documents? I know it's 2023, but sometimes these government agencies are stuck in the stone age. It worked for me when nothing else did.
Faxing? Seriously? I don't even know where to find a fax machine these days lol. But at this point, I'm willing to try anything. Thanks for the suggestion!
You can use online fax services if you don't have access to a physical fax machine. Just Google 'online fax service' and you'll find plenty of options.
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have you checked your mail carefully? sometimes they send important notices that look like junk mail 👀
Good point, I'll double check my mail pile. Wouldn't put it past them to make important stuff look like spam 🙄
This happened to me last year. Turns out my claim had expired and I needed to file a new one. Might be worth checking if that's your issue too.
Oh man, I didn't even think of that. How do I check if my claim expired?
Log into your EDD account online. It should show your claim status and end date. If it's expired, you'll need to file a new claim.
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LPT: If you're eligible, try using the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help you navigate IRS issues without the crazy wait times.
What's the criteria for using the Taxpayer Advocate Service? Never heard of it before.
They typically help if you're experiencing financial hardship, if the IRS hasn't responded to you within 30 days, or if you believe an IRS system/procedure isn't working as it should. Check out their website for more details!
Honestly, at this point I'm considering hiring a tax professional just to deal with the IRS for me. Anyone had experience with that? Is it worth the cost?
I did it last year and it was a game changer. Expensive, but they handled everything and I didn't have to stress about it.
Depends on how complicated your tax situation is. For basic stuff, probably not worth it. But if you've got a complex return or ongoing issues, it can be a lifesaver.
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Ugh, I feel for you. The whole system is so broken. I had to jump through so many hoops just to get my regular unemployment. It's like they don't want us to get the benefits we're entitled to 🙄
Preach! 👏 The system is designed to wear us down, I swear.
Dmitry Petrov
The whole system is broken. I've been fighting with them for months. Good luck, you're gonna need it 🤡
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Ava Williams
•Preach 🙌 It's like they want us to give up
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Miguel Castro
Did you make sure to fill out Form XYZ-123? I forgot that one and it delayed my whole application by like a month 🤦♂️
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Andre Laurent
•Oh no, I'm not sure if I did that one. Where can I find it?
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Miguel Castro
•It should be on there website under 'additional forms'. If you cant find it, try calling them (if you can get through lol
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