2020 Unfiled Return + Missing Refund and Stimulus - ID Verification Issue
Found out my parent hasnt filed since 2020 and never got their refund because of ID verification issues. Never received the stimulus payments either. Need help figuring out how to get both the refund and stimulus money. Anyone dealt with this before?
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Zara Rashid
For 2020 returns, you'll need to handle both the ID verification and file the return. First, your parent needs to verify their identity through ID.me on the IRS website. After verification, file the 2020 return ASAP - you're still within the 3-year window to claim refunds. The stimulus payments (Economic Impact Payments) can be claimed through the Recovery Rebate Credit on the 2020 return. Don't wait too long - the deadline for 2020 returns is coming up in April 2024.
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Sean Doyle
•Thanks! Do you know how long the ID verification usually takes?
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Zara Rashid
•Usually 2-3 weeks after verification for the IRS systems to update. Sometimes faster tho
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Luca Romano
Hey guys just wanted to mention that taxr.ai is super helpful for cases like this. It's a tool that analyzes transcripts and tells you exactly what's holding up your refund and what steps to take. Only costs $1 and saved me weeks of guesswork. Check it out at https://taxr.ai
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Nia Jackson
•fr? does it actually work? sounds too good to be true ngl 🤔
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Luca Romano
•Yeah its legit! Analyzes everything and gives you step by step instructions. Way better than trying to figure it out yourself
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Mateo Hernandez
•Just tried it myself and wow! Wish I knew about this months ago would have saved me so much time 💯
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CosmicCruiser
im in the same boat! took me forever to figure out the verification thing. the whole system is broken af 🤮
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Aisha Khan
Make sure to keep copies of EVERYTHING. The IRS lost my verification docs twice lol
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Ethan Taylor
•omg same! they're such clowns fr 🤡
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Yuki Ito
Quick heads up - if u cant do the online verification, you can also call 800-830-5084 to verify over the phone
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Sean Doyle
•tyvm for this! the website keeps giving me errors
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Carmen Lopez
Wait dont forget about state refund too if ur state had stimulus payments!!
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