Just wondering if anyone has experience with this - can these mystery "correspondence" letters later lead to an audit or is it usually just administrative stuff? I got similar letters and I'm nervous it's the start of something bigger.

I went through something very similar about 8 months ago - got two IRS letters within a week saying they'd received "correspondence" from me that I definitely never sent. I was completely panicked thinking it was identity theft or fraud. After finally getting through to the IRS (took multiple attempts), it turned out that my previous year's tax preparer had submitted some kind of amended information electronically without telling me. The IRS agent explained that their system sometimes generates these generic "we received correspondence" letters for various types of electronic submissions, even when it's not technically correspondence from the taxpayer. The key thing is to not ignore them completely, but also don't panic. If there were actual issues with your taxes or fraudulent activity, the IRS would be much more specific about what they need from you. These vague acknowledgment letters are usually just their system being confusing about routine processing. That said, definitely try to get clarification for your own peace of mind. The suggestions others have made about calling early in the morning or using services to help get through are solid advice. In my case, once I spoke with someone, they were able to tell me exactly what had triggered the letters and confirmed I didn't need to take any action.

Don't forget that if you're filing with Form 8919, you still need to report your income somewhere. Generally, you'll report it on line 1 of your 1040 (wages) rather than on Schedule C (self-employment). Make sure you check the right code on Form 8919 too - probably Code G if you're filing an SS-8 at the same time.

Hey Mateo, I totally understand your stress about this situation - it's really frustrating when employers try to shift their tax burden onto employees. Based on what you've described (set schedules, uniforms, supervision, using their equipment), you were definitely misclassified as a contractor. Here's my advice: Don't wait for them to send you documents that may never come. Start documenting everything you can remember or find - any pay stubs, bank deposits, text messages about work schedules, photos of you in their uniform, anything that shows you were treated as an employee. You should absolutely file Form SS-8 to get an official determination, but don't let that delay your tax filing. Go ahead and file Form 8919 with your return using your best estimate of your total earnings from bank records. This way you'll only pay the employee portion of FICA taxes instead of the full self-employment tax. The key is to file on time even without their cooperation. The IRS understands these situations happen and has procedures in place to help workers like you. Document what you can, file the appropriate forms, and let the IRS sort out the employer's non-compliance. You're protecting yourself by following the proper procedures, even if it creates problems for the bakery - that's their responsibility for misclassifying you in the first place.

To all those having trouble reaching a human at IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I had a similar issue last year with my dependents not being recognized properly. The key is to check your Account Transcript on the IRS website - it will show exactly what information they have on file for your dependents versus what you submitted. In my case, one of my kids' SSN had a transposed digit from when I originally filed. I had to file Form 1040X (Amended Return) with the correct information and it took about 12-16 weeks to get the additional refund processed. Make sure to include copies of Social Security cards and birth certificates as supporting documentation. The good news is that once they process the correction, you'll get the full amount you're owed plus any interest!

Quick tip: make sure you keep checking your transcript weekly. Sometimes they dont even send updates when they process stuff

I'm dealing with the exact same situation! Filed my amended return in November, got the 4883c letter in December, verified through id.me immediately, and still nothing on my transcripts. It's so frustrating because you do everything they ask and then just... wait indefinitely. At least we're not alone in this mess! 😤

Went thru this last month! Here's what they asked me for: - Last paystub from 2024 - All W2s - Photo ID - Utility bill for address verification Did everything online and got my refund exactly 19 days later

Just went through this last week! The whole process was actually pretty straightforward. Make sure you have all your docs ready before you start - W2s, last paystub, driver's license, and a recent utility bill. The ID.me verification took about 15 minutes once I had everything uploaded. Still waiting on my refund but the IRS website shows it's processing. Good luck! 🤞