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Has anyone else noticed that the 'Where's My Refund' tool seems to be glitching lately? It keeps logging me out when I try to check my status.
Yes! I thought it was just me. Been happening for the past few days.
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Try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. Worked for me!
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Guys, I'm freaking out. It's been 2 months and still no refund. I really need that money for rent. Any advice? π°
Deep breaths, friend. Have you tried calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service? They might be able to help if you're experiencing financial hardship.
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I didn't know about that, thanks! I'll give them a try tomorrow.
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Anyone else feel like the IRS is stuck in the stone age? You'd think they'd have a better system for identity verification by now. Maybe use blockchain or something idk
Lmao imagine the IRS trying to use blockchain. They'd probably accidentally delete everyone's tax records π
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PSA: Be careful of scams! Make sure you're calling the official IRS number on the notice. There are a lot of scammers out there trying to take advantage of people dealing with these notices.
Good point! My aunt almost fell for one of those scams last year. Always double-check the number!
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Quick question - does anyone know if amending your 2023 return affects the processing of your 2024 refund? I'm in a similar situation as OP and wondering if that might be why my 2024 refund is taking so long.
From what I understand, they're processed separately. But if your 2023 amendment results in you owing money, they might apply your 2024 refund to that debt. Not 100% sure tho, maybe someone else can confirm?
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lmao imagine thinking the irs would ever make anything easy for us π€‘ we're all just clowns in their circus
mood π
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I heard a rumor that they're updating their system soon to improve callback times. Anyone know if there's any truth to that?
I'll believe it when I see it. They've been promising improvements for years.
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Guys, I know its frustrating, but remember the people answering the phones are just doing their jobs. They're probably overwhelmed too. Let's try to be patient with them when we do get through.
Nice try, unemployment office employee π
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Lol, I wish! At least then I'd have a job π
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am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we have to jump through all these hoops? like, they already have all our info. why make it so complicated? π€
Preach! π It's almost like they don't want us to succeed
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It's to prevent fraud, but yeah, they could definitely streamline the process
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Quick question - do they accept digital copies of documents or do they need to be originals?
When I called, they said originals or certified copies only. No scans or photos.
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Ugh, that's annoying. Thanks for the info tho!
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have u tried turning it off and on again? π jk jk... but seriously, the irs website is about as reliable as my ex π
I heard they're super backed up because of the pandemic still. My cousin's neighbor's dog's previous owner works for the IRS and said they're like 2 years behind on everything.
Source: Trust me bro π
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Hey man, it's legit! My cousin's neighbor's dog is very reliable πΆ
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Ugh, I feel your pain OP. I'm in the same boat rn. Been trying to get this sorted for weeks. The IRS is seriously understaffed and overworked. Patience is key... but it suuuucks π«
Quick question - are you sure it's actually from the IRS? There are a lot of scams out there. Make sure the letter is legit before you do anything else.
Check the IRS website, they have examples of their official letters. Also, legit IRS letters always come through USPS, never email. And they'll never ask for personal info over the phone or email.
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Thanks for the heads up! I'll double-check to make sure it's genuine.
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Ive been in the same boat, OP. Took me weeks to finally get my identity verified. Just keep at it and don't give up. You'll get there eventually!
Thanks for the encouragement! It's good to know I'm not alone in this struggle.
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Has anyone tried using the IRS's online identity verification system? I heard they rolled out something new recently but idk if it actually works
I tried it but got stuck halfway through. Ended up having to call anyway π
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It worked for me! Took about 20 minutes but way better than being on hold forever.
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This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing them? I read somewhere that sometimes faxing your inquiry can get a faster response than calling or mailing.
What year is it, 1995? π But for real, if it works, it works!
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Honestly, at this point I'm willing to try anything. Do you know what number to fax?
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Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you considered that maybe they found an issue with your return? Sometimes no news isn't good news with the IRS.
I hope not, but you might be right. How would I find out if there's an issue they haven't told me about?
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Check your mail carefully. They usually send notices if there's a problem. Also, check your online account on the IRS website for any messages.
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Liam O'Sullivan
Anybody else feel like they need a law degree just to understand these IRS notices? π€£ I swear they write them in some kind of secret code
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Amara Okonkwo
For real tho! I always feel like I'm trying to decode an alien language π½
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Giovanni Marino
lmao same. Maybe we should start an IRS notice translation service πΌπ°
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Fatima Al-Sayed
Hey OP, whatever you do, don't ignore the letter! I made that mistake once and ended up with penalties. Even if you can't figure it out right away, at least respond and let them know you're working on it.
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