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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?
Mostly just slowness and bad luck. My documents got lost in the mail at one point, which set everything back. Definitely recommend sending things certified if you have to mail anything!
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...
I used a CPA and it was 100% worth it. They handled everything and I didn't have to deal with the IRS at all.
Depends on your situation tbh. If its a simple verification, probably not worth the money. But if you have a complicated tax situation, might be a good idea.
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Quick question - did they give you any timeframe for when you'll actually get your refund after sorting out the verification?
They said it could take up to 9 weeks 😩 But at least the ball is rolling now!
9 weeks?! Jeez, they really know how to test our patience. Hang in there!
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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?
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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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!
Anna Xian
Has anyone tried negotiating the amount they owe? I've heard you can sometimes get it reduced.
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Jungleboo Soletrain
•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.
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Anna Xian
•Ah gotcha, thanks for the info! Might look into that if the payment plan doesn't work out.
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Rajan Walker
PSA: Watch out for scammers claiming to be from the IRS! They'll never call you out of the blue demanding payment.
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