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Need help getting 2021 & 2022 W2s from IRS - any tips to reach a real person?
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble getting my W2s for 2021 and 2022. I've been trying to reach someone at the IRS but no luck so far. Has anyone else had this issue? Any tips on how to get through to a real person? I'm starting to get worried about filing my taxes.
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EDD Account Issues: Multiple Problems, Can't Reach a Rep. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some serious issues with my unemployment benefits application. There are multiple problems with my account and I can't seem to get through to anyone at EDD. Has anyone else dealt with this? Any advice on how to actually speak to a representative?
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Have you checked your spam folder? Sometimes important EDD emails end up there. Also, make sure you're certifying for benefits every two weeks, even if your claim is pending.
Thanks for the reminder! I'll double-check my spam folder. And yeah, I've been certifying religiously, just in case.
Anybody else notice that the EDD website is always 'under maintenance' when you actually need to use it? 🙄 It's like they're trolling us at this point.
omg yes! 😂 I swear they wait until I'm free to do my certification and then BAM! Maintenance time!
Right?! It's like they have a camera watching us or something 👀
Need help contacting CA SDI for benefit recalculation - any tips to reach a live agent?
Hey everyone, I need to contact CA SDI to confirm the recalculation of my benefits. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips on getting through to a live agent quickly? I'm worried about long wait times and getting my issue resolved efficiently.
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Pro tip: if you do get through, ask for a direct extension or email for follow-up. It can save you a ton of time if you need to contact them again.
This! 💯 I got a direct line last time and it was a game changer.
EDD Card Delay: Got 2nd Letter, No Card Yet. Normal?
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my unemployment process. I just got my second letter in the mail, but I still haven't received my card. Has anyone else experienced this? How long did it take for you to get your card after the second letter? I'm starting to get worried and could really use some advice.
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Not to freak you out, but my card never came 😭 Had to call and request a new one. Turns out there was a mixup with my address. Def double check all your info is correct!
Oh no, that sounds like a nightmare! I'll definitely double-check everything. How long did it take to get the new card once you requested it?
It took about 10 business days. Not ideal, but at least it finally came!
Do 2021 stimulus checks show up on W2s? Trying to get IRS documentation
Hey everyone, I'm trying to figure out if I got a W2 for the 2021 stimulus check. I called the IRS to get copies of my 2021 and 2022 W2s, but now I'm not sure if that's even the right thing to look for. Does anyone know if stimulus checks are reported on W2s or if there's a different form I should be asking about?
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Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to understand our own tax situation? 🤦♂️
Preach! 🙌 The whole system needs an overhaul.
For real. In some countries, the government just sends you a completed tax form and you just verify it. Why can't we have that?
Isaiah Thompson
lol why is it so hard to get our own tax documents? Make it make sense 🤣
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Ruby Garcia
Right? It's like they don't want our money or smthn
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Alexander Evans
Has anyone tried contacting their employer directly for the W2s? Sometimes that's easier than dealing with the IRS.
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Evelyn Martinez
This! I totally forgot about this option. Thanks for the reminder!
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Zoe Walker
AuthorI actually tried that first, but my old employer isn't being very helpful. That's why I'm trying the IRS route now.
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