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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!
Has anyone tried contacting their local Taxpayer Advocate Service? I've heard they can sometimes help with refund delays if you're experiencing financial hardship.
Pro tip: If you're expecting a big refund next year, consider adjusting your withholdings instead. It's basically giving the government an interest-free loan otherwise!
This! š I started doing this a couple years ago and it's so much better. More money in each paycheck and no stress about refund delays
Have you tried reaching out to your congressional representative? Sometimes they can light a fire under the IRS and get things moving.
I second this! My cousin did this and suddenly her refund issue got resolved in like 2 weeks. Worth a shot!
I'm in the same boat, OP. Identity theft is no joke. I've been dealing with it for 2 years now. Make sure you also put a freeze on your credit reports if you haven't already. It's a pain, but it helps prevent further damage.
Has anyone tried using the IRS2Go app? I heard you can request a PIN through that too, but I'm not sure how reliable it is.
I tried it last year and it worked fine for me. The interface is a bit clunky, but it gets the job done. Just make sure you have a strong internet connection when you use it.
Henrietta Beasley
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
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Emma Johnson
ā¢Can you give more details about how it works? Like, do you have to give them any personal info?
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Henrietta Beasley
ā¢Nah, you just put in the number you want them to call, and they do all the waiting on hold for you. When an agent picks up, they connect you. Simple as that.
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Liam Brown
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!
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Olivia Garcia
ā¢This! š I started doing this a couple years ago and it's made a huge difference in my monthly budget.
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