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I had to verify my ID last year and it was a nightmare. Took me 3 months to finally get it sorted. Hang in there OP, you'll get through it eventually!
3 months?? Oh man, I hope it doesn't take that long for me. Did you have any specific issues or was it just the general IRS slowness?
Has anyone tried using a tax professional or CPA to help with this process? Wondering if it's worth the extra cost to save the headache...
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!
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? ššø
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.
Whatever you do, DON'T fall for any scams. There are a lot of people out there pretending to be the IRS. Always initiate contact yourself using official channels.
This! šÆ My aunt almost got scammed last year. These creeps are getting smarter all the time.
im in the same boat rn. been trying to get this sorted for weeks. feels like im just spinning my wheels. anyone know if theres a way to expedite the process?
Have you tried reaching out to your local taxpayer advocate? They can sometimes help move things along.
hadnt even heard of that tbh. ill look into it, thx!
Annabel Kimball
PSA: If you're expecting a large refund, consider adjusting your withholdings so you get more money throughout the year instead of waiting for a big refund. It's basically an interest-free loan to the government!
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Chris Elmeda
ā¢This! š I started doing this last year and it's so much better. Plus, you're not at the mercy of IRS delays.
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Jean Claude
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in accounting just to file taxes? And then another in patience to actually get your refund? š
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