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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.
Quick question - did they give you any timeframe for when you'll actually get your refund after sorting out the verification?
Anyone else feel like the IRS is stuck in the stone age? How hard is it to modernize their systems? π¦
For real! It's like they're allergic to efficiency π
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!
Henry Delgado
Here's what worked for me: 1. Call early in the morning 2. Use the Spanish option (even if you don't speak Spanish) 3. When you get a person, politely ask to be transferred to English-speaking support 4. Be super nice to everyone you talk to It took a few tries, but I finally got through this way. Good luck!
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Joshua Hellan
β’Isn't this kinda unethical tho? Taking up Spanish-speaking resources when you don't need them?
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Henry Delgado
β’I hear you, but desperate times call for desperate measures. The whole system is broken anyway.
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Jibriel Kohn
Anyone else notice how they can take our money instantly but when it comes to giving it back, suddenly everything moves at a snail's pace? ππΈ
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Edison Estevez
β’Preach! π
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