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Has anyone tried negotiating the amount they owe? I've heard you can sometimes get it reduced.
That's called an Offer in Compromise. It's a whole different process and pretty complicated. Might want to talk to a tax professional about that one.
Ah gotcha, thanks for the info! Might look into that if the payment plan doesn't work out.
PSA: Watch out for scammers claiming to be from the IRS! They'll never call you out of the blue demanding payment.
Anyone else feel like the IRS is stuck in the stone age? How hard is it to modernize their systems? š¦
For real! It's like they're allergic to efficiency š
Whatever you do, DON'T agree to anything or make any payments without fully understanding your situation. The IRS can be pushy, but you have rights!
Hey guys, I found a method to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
Can you give more details about how it works? Like, do you have to give them any personal info?
Pro tip: If you're expecting a large refund, consider adjusting your withholdings for next year. It's better to have that money throughout the year than to give the government an interest-free loan!
CosmicCaptain
I had to verify my ID last year and it was a nightmare. Took me 3 months to finally get it sorted. Hang in there OP, you'll get through it eventually!
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Anastasia Sokolov
ā¢3 months?? Oh man, I hope it doesn't take that long for me. Did you have any specific issues or was it just the general IRS slowness?
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CosmicCaptain
ā¢Mostly just slowness and bad luck. My documents got lost in the mail at one point, which set everything back. Definitely recommend sending things certified if you have to mail anything!
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Giovanni Rossi
Has anyone tried using a tax professional or CPA to help with this process? Wondering if it's worth the extra cost to save the headache...
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Fatima Al-Maktoum
ā¢I used a CPA and it was 100% worth it. They handled everything and I didn't have to deal with the IRS at all.
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Dylan Mitchell
ā¢Depends on your situation tbh. If its a simple verification, probably not worth the money. But if you have a complicated tax situation, might be a good idea.
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