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Anna Stewart

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fyi i didnt report my etsy income last year (about 5k) and nothing happened. the irs has bigger fish to fry than small sellers. just sayin

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Layla Sanders

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That's terrible advice. The IRS has a 3-year window to audit returns (and longer in some cases), so "nothing happened" YET. They're also dramatically increasing enforcement for small businesses with the new funding they received. Not worth the risk for what would probably be a few hundred in taxes.

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Chloe Davis

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I have to agree with @Layla Sanders here - not reporting income is never a good strategy. The IRS has been cracking down on unreported income from payment apps and online platforms. They re'getting better at cross-referencing data from Venmo, PayPal, Square, etc. Even if you don t'get a 1099-K, they can still see patterns of business deposits. The penalties and interest if you get caught later will be way more than just paying the taxes upfront. Plus, if you re'running a legitimate business, you want to build a paper trail for things like business loans or credit in the future.

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Laura Lopez

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I'm a tax preparer and see this situation ALL the time. You absolutely need to report that $4400 even without a 1099-K. The IRS is very clear that ALL income must be reported regardless of whether you receive tax documents. Since you're making handmade jewelry specifically to sell (not just decluttering personal items), this is definitely business income that goes on Schedule C. The silver lining is you can deduct business expenses like materials, tools, packaging, Etsy fees, payment processing fees, and even a portion of your home if you have a dedicated workspace. Don't wait for 1099-K forms that may never come - the reporting thresholds are much higher than your income level. File your taxes with the income included. It's much better to be proactive than to have the IRS find unreported income later through their increasingly sophisticated data matching systems. Keep detailed records going forward - receipts, bank statements, payment app summaries. This protects you and maximizes your deductions!

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Benjamin Kim

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My company offers $150/month for transit and they don't withhold taxes either. My accountant said as long as it's under the IRS limit and used for qualified transportation, I'm good. The 2025 limit is like $300 I think?

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Do you know if Uber/Lyft specifically count as "qualified transportation"? My employer gives us a similar benefit but tells us we need to pay taxes on it ourselves.

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The IRS rules around rideshare services like Uber/Lyft for qualified transportation benefits can be tricky. Generally, they don't automatically qualify the same way transit passes or vanpools do. Your employer might be correct about the tax treatment - it really depends on how they've structured the benefit and whether it meets specific IRS requirements for qualified transportation fringe benefits. I'd recommend checking with your HR department about exactly how they're coding this benefit, or maybe try one of those tax analysis tools others mentioned to get clarity on your specific situation.

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Darcy Moore

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I've been dealing with a similar situation at my company and wanted to share what I learned after doing some research. The tax treatment really depends on HOW your employer is providing these rideshare reimbursements. If they're treating it as a "commuter benefit" under IRS Section 132(f), then up to $300/month (for 2025) can be tax-free. However, many employers mistakenly think all rideshare reimbursements automatically qualify, but the IRS has specific rules about what counts as "qualified transportation." For rideshares to qualify as tax-free, they generally need to be part of a formal commuter benefit program and used for specific purposes like getting to/from transit stations or for carpooling arrangements. Just regular Uber/Lyft rides from home to work usually don't qualify unless there are special circumstances. Since you mentioned it's showing up on your paystub without taxes withheld, I'd double-check with your HR department about how they're coding this benefit. You might also want to keep records of exactly what these rides are for, just in case you need to justify the tax treatment later.

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This is really helpful clarification! I'm actually in a similar boat and have been wondering about the specific requirements. You mentioned that rideshares need to be "part of a formal commuter benefit program" - does anyone know what makes a program "formal" in the IRS's eyes? My company just started offering this benefit and I'm not sure if they've set it up correctly. They basically just said "submit your Uber receipts for reimbursement up to $50/month" but there wasn't any paperwork or formal enrollment process. Should I be concerned that this might not actually qualify for tax-free treatment? Also, when you say "special circumstances" - what kinds of situations would make regular home-to-work rideshares qualify? I'm trying to figure out if my specific commute situation might have any exceptions.

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Owe taxes on 8-year-old repossessed car debt cancellation notice? No car benefit but got 1099-C

Just when I thought this tax filing season couldn't get any weirder, my spouse and I got blindsided by a completely unexpected letter. Apparently, the finance company for a car that was repossessed back in 2017 decided to cancel the remaining loan debt in December of 2023. Now I've got this 1099-C form saying I owe taxes on this "income." Here's what makes absolutely zero sense to me - I understand the IRS considers canceled debt as income because usually you'd benefit from not having to pay something back. But I DIDN'T GET TO KEEP THE CAR! They took it 8 years ago! The loan has been sitting in collections forever, and suddenly they decide to cancel it and now I'm on the hook for taxes? I looked into the whole insolvency exception thing, but my debts weren't higher than my assets when they canceled it in December, and I haven't filed bankruptcy. I'm completely baffled by this. There's no actual money in my pocket from this "income." I didn't get to keep the car. I got literally ZERO benefit from this cancellation. Yet somehow I'm supposed to pay taxes on phantom "income"? Am I just stuck paying these taxes on money I never saw, or is there some other option I'm missing? This feels like getting punched in the gut over something that happened nearly a decade ago. UPDATE: Thanks for all the replies. I've looked into the insolvency worksheet, which apparently has to be calculated based on when the debt was canceled (Dec 2023) not when the repo happened. Some people mentioned it's about assets vs. debts, not income vs. debts, so I might have a case. Otherwise, I guess I'll just pay the tax and hope nothing else emerges from the financial graveyard.

Yara Campbell

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I dealt with this exact situation last year. The thing that saved me was getting documentation of the car's value at the time of repossession. When they repo a car, they're supposed to sell it and apply that to your loan balance. The 1099-C should only be for the difference between what they sold the car for and what you still owed on the loan after repossession. In my case, they significantly undervalued my car at auction, which artificially inflated the "canceled debt" amount. I requested documentation of the sale and found they sold it for less than half its market value. My tax professional used this to challenge the 1099-C amount.

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Isaac Wright

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How did you go about getting documentation about the sale? I'm in a similar situation but the finance company keeps giving me the runaround.

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Emma Wilson

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This is such a frustrating situation, and you're absolutely right to feel blindsided by it. The 8-year gap between repossession and debt cancellation is really unusual - most lenders write off repo deficiencies within 2-3 years max. A few things to consider that might help your situation: First, definitely double-check Box 6 on your 1099-C for the cancellation code. If it's Code "H" (expiration of non-payment testing period), this might not even be legitimate debt forgiveness - just an administrative writeoff that shouldn't trigger taxable income. Second, since your state's statute of limitations on written contracts has expired (6 years vs your 8-year timeline), you might have grounds to dispute this 1099-C entirely. Debt that's legally uncollectible due to statute of limitations sometimes doesn't qualify as taxable canceled debt. Third, don't give up on the insolvency exclusion yet. Many people miscalculate this - you need to compare ALL your assets (including home equity, retirement accounts, personal property) against ALL your debts as of December 2023. Even partial insolvency can reduce your tax burden. Finally, request documentation from the lender showing exactly how they calculated the canceled debt amount. Sometimes these figures are inflated or incorrect, especially after so many years. This whole situation seems questionable from a tax law perspective given the timing and circumstances.

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Zara Rashid

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This is really helpful advice! I'm curious about the statute of limitations angle - I hadn't considered that the debt being legally uncollectible might affect the tax implications. Do you know if there are specific IRS guidelines about this, or would I need to work with a tax professional to make that argument? Also, regarding the insolvency calculation, I'm still confused about retirement accounts. I have about $45k in my 401k - does that count as an asset even though I can't access it without penalties? It seems unfair to count money I can't actually use against debts I actually owe.

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Tyrone Hill

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The most important parts of the 1099-B to pay attention to are: 1) Proceeds (what you sold the investments for) 2) Cost basis (what you originally paid) 3) Whether the basis was reported to the IRS 4) Holding period (short vs long term) If your broker reported the basis to the IRS (usually indicated by a "yes" in Box 3), you're in pretty good shape because the IRS already has the info. Just make sure you report everything exactly as shown on the form.

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Harmony Love

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This is super helpful, thanks! So if Box 3 says "yes" does that mean I'm less likely to get audited? And what if some transactions have "yes" and others have "no"?

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Axel Far

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Yes, when Box 3 says "yes" it generally means you're less likely to have issues because the IRS already has the cost basis information from your broker. It's not necessarily about audit risk, but more about matching - if your tax return matches what the IRS received from the broker, there's less chance of getting a notice. Having a mix of "yes" and "no" in Box 3 is totally normal. Newer stocks (purchased after certain dates) are required to have basis reporting, while older holdings might not. For the "no" entries, just make sure you have good records of your purchase price and date in case the IRS ever asks for documentation.

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Ethan Scott

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Just wanted to add that if you're still feeling overwhelmed by all the different 1099-B formats, consider reaching out to a tax professional for this year. I know it costs money, but a good CPA or enrolled agent can save you time and stress, especially with investment transactions. They deal with these forms from different brokerages all the time and know exactly how to handle the variations in formatting. Plus, if there are any issues later, you'll have professional representation. Sometimes the peace of mind is worth the cost, especially if you have a lot of investment activity across multiple platforms. For next year, you might want to consolidate your investments with fewer brokerages to simplify your tax reporting - having everything in one or two places makes tax time much easier!

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Landon Morgan

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Has anyone ever had the IRS challenge their treatment of earnest money in a 1031? I'm in a similar situation but worried about getting flagged for audit if I don't report it as ordinary income.

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Teresa Boyd

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I actually had this exact situation in 2021 and treated the earnest money as part of the overall transaction since I completed a 1031 exchange. I did get a letter from the IRS asking for clarification (not a full audit), but after I sent in my documentation showing how I handled it, they accepted my treatment. Just make sure you keep really good records of everything!

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This is such a complex area and I'm seeing some really helpful insights here! As someone who just went through a similar situation, I wanted to add that documentation is absolutely critical. I kept detailed records of the first buyer's breach of contract, the earnest money forfeiture, and how it related to my overall 1031 exchange timeline. My tax preparer said having clear documentation showing the connection between the earnest money and the eventual successful sale was key to justifying treating it as part of the overall transaction rather than separate ordinary income. One thing I learned is that if there's a significant time gap between losing the first buyer and closing with the second buyer, the IRS might be more likely to view these as separate events. In my case, the gap was only about 6 weeks, which helped support treating it as one continuous transaction process. Also worth noting - if you're doing your own taxes, Form 8824 for the 1031 exchange should include all the transaction details, including any adjustments for earnest money situations like this. Don't forget to adjust your basis calculations accordingly!

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GalaxyGazer

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This is incredibly helpful, thank you for sharing your experience! The timing aspect you mentioned is really interesting - I hadn't considered that the gap between buyers could impact how the IRS views the transaction. My situation had about a 3-month gap between the first buyer backing out and closing with the second buyer. Do you think that longer timeframe might make it harder to argue they're part of the same continuous transaction? I'm wondering if I should be more conservative and treat the earnest money as ordinary income just to be safe, even though it would mean a higher tax bill. Also, when you mention adjusting basis calculations on Form 8824, did you work with a tax professional or were you able to figure out those adjustments on your own? The 1031 paperwork is already confusing enough without adding this complication!

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