Can't reach IRS? Claimyr connects you to a live IRS agent in minutes.
Claimyr is a pay-as-you-go service. We do not charge a recurring subscription.
Using Claimyr will:
- Connect you to a human agent at the IRS
- Skip the long phone menu
- Call the correct department
- Redial until on hold
- Forward a call to your phone with reduced hold time
- Give you free callbacks if the IRS drops your call
If I could give 10 stars I would
If I could give 10 stars I would If I could give 10 stars I would Such an amazing service so needed during the times when EDD almost never picks up Claimyr gets me on the phone with EDD every time without fail faster. A much needed service without Claimyr I would have never received the payment I needed to support me during my postpartum recovery. Thank you so much Claimyr!
Really made a difference
Really made a difference, save me time and energy from going to a local office for making the call.
Worth not wasting your time calling for hours.
Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
An incredibly helpful service
An incredibly helpful service! Got me connected to a CA EDD agent without major hassle (outside of EDD's agents dropping calls ā which Claimyr has free protection for). If you need to file a new claim and can't do it online, pay the $ to Claimyr to get the process started. Absolutely worth it!
Consistent,frustration free, quality Service.
Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
IT WORKS!! Not a scam!
I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
Ask the community...
- DO post questions about your issues.
- DO answer questions and support each other.
- DO post tips & tricks to help folks.
- DO NOT post call problems here - there is a support tab at the top for that :)
Join the conversation
Join the conversation
Eve Freeman
One other thing to consider - has your son checked if his state taxes were also filed? Sometimes people focus on just the federal return but forget they may have also paid state taxes unnecessarily. Make sure to check that too and file the equivalent state form for a refund if applicable!
Good point about state taxes! This varies significantly by state though. When my daughter was in a similar situation, our state (California) had a much lower filing threshold than federal, so she actually did need to file state taxes even though she was exempt from federal. Definitely worth checking the specific requirements for your state.
Omg thank you for mentioning this - I just checked and he did pay state taxes too! About $120 to our state. I'll make sure we look into the state-specific process for requesting that refund as well. Appreciate you bringing this up, I completely overlooked it.
Caden Turner
Be prepared for quite a wait on that refund. My daughter was in exactly this position last year, and while the IRS did approve her Form 843, it took nearly 6 months to process. They're seriously backlogged still. Also, make sure your son doesn't file next year if he's not required to - some tax software automatically reminds previous customers to file again, which could lead to the same issue next year.
Was the refund just directly deposited, or did they send a check? And did they pay any interest on the amount since it took so long to process?
Join the conversation
Lauren Zeb
One thing nobody's mentioned yet is that while marginal tax rates work as described above, there are other income-based thresholds that DON'T work that way. For example, certain credits and deductions phase out completely once you hit certain income levels. These aren't marginal - they're cliffs where you either qualify or you don't. Also remember that your taxable income isn't the same as your gross income. Contributing to a traditional 401k, HSA, or taking the standard deduction all reduce your taxable income, potentially keeping you in a lower bracket.
Mia Roberts
ā¢That's a great point! Are there any major "cliffs" I should watch out for around the $100k income level? I'm currently putting about 10% into my 401k but wondering if I should increase that to stay under certain thresholds.
Lauren Zeb
ā¢Around the $100k level, you might start seeing some phase-outs, but most aren't complete cliffs. Student loan interest deduction starts phasing out at about $75k (single filers) and is completely gone by $90k. The Roth IRA contribution starts phasing out around $125k and is fully eliminated around $140k. Increasing your 401k contribution is almost always a good strategy when you're approaching these thresholds. Not only does it lower your taxable income, but you're also increasing your retirement savings. For 2025, you can contribute up to $23,000 to a 401k if you're under 50, which could significantly reduce your taxable income and potentially keep you under these thresholds.
do any of yall know if the tax calculator on turbotax is any good for figuring out marginal tax stuff? i tried using it but im not sure if its calculating everything right especially with the new tax brackets
TurboTax's calculator is decent for basic estimates, but it doesn't always let you see the breakdown of how your income is taxed across different brackets. I found TaxCaster (by Intuit, same company as TurboTax) gives a more detailed view of the marginal rates. The IRS also has a withholding calculator on their website that's pretty accurate but not very user-friendly.
Join the conversation
Omar Mahmoud
Something I learned the hard way after a few years running my production company - make sure you're tracking your state film incentives properly! Depending on your state, these can be tax credits, rebates, or grants, and they're all treated differently for tax purposes. I'd recommend creating a separate tracking system just for incentives and credits. Also, if you're filming in multiple states, you might need to file taxes in each of those states if you meet their thresholds. And please don't forget about sales tax! Some states require you to pay sales tax on production equipment and services, while others have exemptions for qualified productions. Worth checking before you make big purchases.
Chloe Harris
ā¢Do film tax credits count as income in the year you receive them? I'm getting a small incentive payment from my state film commission next month for a project I completed last year, and I'm not sure if that's 2024 income or if I should have somehow accounted for it in 2023.
Omar Mahmoud
ā¢The timing of film tax credit recognition generally depends on when you have the legal right to receive the payment. If your production was completed last year but the credit wasn't approved until this year, it's typically 2024 income. However, it also depends on your accounting method. If you're using the cash method (most small productions do), you'd report it as income when you actually receive the payment. If you're using the accrual method, you'd record it when you earned the right to receive it. Since it sounds like the state is just now processing your payment for last year's work, this would likely be 2024 income. But definitely confirm this with your accountant since tax credit treatment varies by state and situation.
Diego Vargas
Don't forget about tracking non-cash compensation! If you're giving crew members credit in the film or rights to use footage for their reels in lieu of some payment, technically that has value. Same with giving people copies of the film or other perks. I learned this when I got audited two years ago. The IRS questioned why some of my "staff" didn't receive 1099s despite being listed in credits. It became a whole thing about whether their compensation fell below reporting thresholds when including non-cash benefits. Now I document EVERYTHING - meals provided, equipment they get to use, credit value, etc. Better to have too much documentation than not enough!
NeonNinja
ā¢That's wild, I never would have thought about credit as compensation! How do you even calculate the value of a film credit for tax purposes? Is there some kind of standard rate card for that?
Join the conversation
Darcy Moore
Just to add to the conversation - Foreign Qualified Dividends matter because they qualify for lower capital gains tax rates instead of being taxed as ordinary income. But you also need to be aware of foreign tax withholding. Many countries automatically withhold taxes on dividends paid to foreign investors (that's you, with your ADR). The good news is you can usually claim a Foreign Tax Credit on your US taxes for these withheld amounts. Check box 7 on your 1099-DIV to see how much foreign tax was paid. This can help offset your US tax liability.
Dana Doyle
ā¢Do you need to fill out that complicated Form 1116 to claim the Foreign Tax Credit? I've heard it's a nightmare to complete.
Darcy Moore
ā¢It depends on your situation. If the total foreign taxes you paid is $300 or less ($600 if married filing jointly), and all your foreign income is from qualified dividends and/or interest, you can claim the credit directly on Schedule 3 without filing Form 1116. For larger amounts or more complex situations, yes, you'll need to complete Form 1116. While it is more complicated, tax software can handle most of the calculations if you have the right information about which dividends are foreign qualified and how much foreign tax was withheld. The credit is generally worth the effort since it's a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your tax liability.
Liam Duke
Hey, quick question - if I have ADRs from multiple countries, do I need to separate the Foreign Qualified Dividends by country? My broker's statement shows foreign tax paid from 3 different countries.
Yes, if you're filing Form 1116 for the Foreign Tax Credit, you'll need to separate your foreign income and taxes by country. The form requires you to categorize by country to properly calculate the credit limitations. If your foreign taxes are under $300 ($600 if married filing jointly) and you're claiming the simplified credit on Schedule 3, you don't need to separate by country. But since you mentioned multiple countries with foreign tax withholding, Form 1116 might be required in your case.
Marina Hendrix
One thing nobody mentioned yet - make sure you have your original AGI from your 2019 return handy when doing the amendment. Turbo Tax will ask for this to verify you're amending the correct return. Also, after you print everything out, make copies of EVERYTHING before you mail it. The IRS is notorious for losing paperwork, especially with amended returns.
0 coins
Justin Trejo
ā¢Is there a way to find my original AGI if I don't have my 2019 return handy? I think I filed with TT that year but I'm not 100% sure and I can't find my paper copies anywhere.
0 coins
Marina Hendrix
ā¢You can get your original AGI by requesting a tax transcript from the IRS website. Just go to IRS.gov and search for "Get Transcript" - you can view and download your transcript online if you create an account, or request that they mail a physical copy to your address on record. If you used Turbo Tax in 2019, you might also be able to log into your account on their website and access your previous returns. Look for a section called "Tax History" or "Prior Returns" after logging in.
0 coins
Alana Willis
Just a heads up, make sure if you're amending a 2019 return that you're aware of the deadline. For refunds, you generally need to file a 1040X within 3 years of filing the original return. If you filed your 2019 return on July 15, 2020 (extended deadline due to COVID), your deadline to amend would be July 15, 2023. If you owe money, the IRS can still collect after that date, but you'd lose the ability to claim additional refunds. Check the specific dates for your situation!
0 coins
Tyler Murphy
ā¢Wait, are you sure about that deadline? I thought the 3-year window for 2019 returns was extended because of all the COVID stuff. I'm just now realizing I might have made a mistake on my 2019 return and was planning to amend it next month.
0 coins