Something else to consider - check if your county has any special property tax assessment dates or partial-year payment options. Where I live, we have a weird split system where we pay half in April and half in October for the previous year's taxes. This affected how I handled my first year of homeownership because I did make a partial payment in the first year through escrow, even though it was for the previous owner's time period. My tax professional said it was fine to deduct what I actually paid, regardless of which period it covered.

I'm seeing a lot of complicated answers here but it's actually pretty simple. I've owned 3 homes and here's what I've learned: if you didn't pay it, you don't deduct it. The seller credit on closing is just an adjustment to make the sale fair - it's not income and it's not a deduction. When you actually pay the property taxes in 2025, that's when you deduct them - regardless of what period they cover.

Has anyone considered Western Union or MoneyGram as options? When I had an IRS levy last year, my sister sent me money through Western Union and I just picked it up in cash. Since it never touched my bank account, the IRS couldn't take it. Just another option if you need money immediately without risking the levy.

I'm going through something similar right now and wanted to share what I learned from calling the IRS taxpayer advocate service. If you're facing immediate hardship (can't pay for food, medicine, housing), you can request an expedited hardship review. The key is emphasizing that the levy is preventing you from meeting basic living expenses. When I called, I explained exactly how much I needed for groceries, rent, and utilities, and they were able to partially release my levy within 72 hours while keeping a payment plan in place for the remaining debt. The taxpayer advocate number is 1-877-777-4778 and they're specifically there to help when normal IRS processes aren't working. Also, regarding your Cash App question - keeping the money there and using their debit card is definitely safer than transferring to your levied account. The IRS would need to specifically target Cash App with a separate levy, which is less likely if they don't know about that account.

the irs website is useless for this stuff fr fr. Called them 3 times got 3 different answers smh

ngl dealing with amended returns is the worst. the irs be playing games with us fr

I've been through three tax seasons with an IP PIN now. In 2022, I had to verify despite having the PIN. In 2023, no verification needed. This year, verification required again. From my conversations with the Taxpayer Advocate Service, the IP PIN primarily prevents someone else from filing under your SSN, but doesn't exempt you from the IRS's internal verification algorithms. These algorithms flag returns based on multiple factors including income changes, new credits claimed, address changes, etc. Your remote work situation might be triggering geographic inconsistency flags if your employer is in one state and you're working from another.

I've had an IP PIN for two years now and got hit with verification both times, so you're definitely not alone! The frustrating part is that the IRS documentation makes it sound like the PIN should streamline everything, but in reality it just prevents fraudulent filings - it doesn't bypass their verification algorithms at all. What really helped me was keeping detailed records of every interaction. I document every call, reference number, and rep name because the systems don't always talk to each other properly. Also, if you're still working remotely, make sure your W-2 address matches what you have on file with the IRS - mismatches there seem to trigger additional scrutiny even with a PIN.

I had a similar situation on April 15, 2023. My congressman's office received confirmation from TAS on May 2nd, 2023 that my refund would be processed. The actual deposit hit my account on May 17th, 2023 - exactly 15 days after TAS confirmed the release. The technical process involves the TAS issuing what's called an OAR (Operations Assistance Request) to the specific IRS department holding your return, which typically has a 5-10 business day response requirement.

Hey Cedric! I went through something very similar last year - filed in February and didn't get my refund until August after getting my congressman involved. The TAS process can feel really slow, but once they issue that Operations Assistance Request (OAR), things usually move pretty quickly. In my case, I got my refund about 10 days after receiving the confirmation email from TAS. The July 9th date is basically their internal deadline to give you an update, but your actual refund could come much sooner. I'd definitely recommend keeping an eye on your bank account and maybe checking your transcript online if you can access it. The waiting is the worst part, but you're in good hands with TAS - they really do get results!