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Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to talk to someone about our taxes? The system is so broken
Preach! π It's like they're stuck in the 1980s or something
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For real. In what other industry would this level of customer service be acceptable?
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I heard a rumor that if you say 'agent' repeatedly during the automated menu, it'll eventually connect you to a person. Anyone tried this?
Lol, I can just imagine someone yelling 'AGENT AGENT AGENT' at their phone for 10 minutes straight π
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I tried it once. Didn't work, but it felt good to yell at the phone π€·ββοΈ
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Whatever you do, DON'T just sit and wait. My cousin did that and his check got sent back to the IRS. Took him months to sort it out.
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through so many hoops just to get our own money back? π The system is broken.
Preach! π It's 2023, why can't they just use email or something?
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careful what you wish for. You want the IRS to have everyones email? no thanks π¬
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Have you considered reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service? They might be able to help you navigate this and get the info you need.
I didn't even know that was a thing. Thanks for the tip!
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Oof, child support offsets are rough. Been there, my dude. Just remember, it'll get better. Hang in there! πͺ
Have you tried faxing them? I know it sounds archaic, but sometimes old school methods work best with government agencies.
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? π But seriously, I might give that a shot if nothing else works.
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Plot twist: the checks are being delivered to your old address and your ex is living their best life with your refund π π°
LOL if that's true I'm gonna need some popcorn for the drama that follows πΏ
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Plot twist: the IRS is actually a front for the world's largest EDM festival. All that hold music? Just them testing their sick beats. π§πΊπ
LOL I'm dead π Petition to rename it to IRSomnia
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Serious question: has anyone had luck contacting their local congressperson about IRS issues? I've heard they can sometimes help push things along.
I tried this last year! It actually worked, but it took about a month. Worth a shot if you're really stuck.
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This happened to me last year. Turns out my check was stolen and cashed by someone else. It was a nightmare to sort out. Make sure you keep an eye on your credit report just in case.
Oh no, that's terrifying! How long did it take to resolve? Did you eventually get your refund?
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It took about 3 months to get it all sorted. Yeah, I eventually got my refund, but I had to file a police report and everything. It was a whole thing.
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Pro tip: Next time, opt for direct deposit. It's faster and you don't have to worry about lost checks. Plus, it's better for the environment! π±
anyone else feel like the whole tax system is designed to be as confusing as possible? π€ like they want us to mess up
Preach! π It's a conspiracy to keep accountants in business lol
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Nah, it's just decades of patches and fixes on an old system. But yeah, it suuuucks
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Hey OP, just wondering - how did you end up owing back taxes? No judgment, just curious about others' experiences.
Long story short - had some unexpected income from a side gig and didn't set aside enough for taxes. Lesson learned the hard way π
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Oof, been there. At least youre taking care of it now. Better late than never, right?
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Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been dealing with the IRS for months over a similar issue. It's like talking to a brick wall sometimes. Hang in there!
Thanks for the support. It's nice to know I'm not alone in this mess!
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Plot twist: what if they actually did file your return but their system glitched? π€ Might be worth asking if there's any chance of a technical error on their end.
Pro tip: Next time, use direct deposit for your refund and electronic withdrawal for payments. Way less room for error.
This! π Electronic everything is the way to go with taxes.
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Plot twist: what if the 'wrong' account is actually a secret IRS slush fund? π΅οΈββοΈπ°
Lol, don't give them any ideas! π€£
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Keisha Thompson
Pro tip: if you can, visit a local IRS office in person. Sometimes face-to-face is the best way to get things sorted quickly.
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Paolo Bianchi
This! I did this last month and got everything resolved in one visit. Just make sure to book an appointment online first.
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Yara Assad
Anyone else think its crazy that we need whole forums just to figure out how to talk to our own government? π€ Like, shouldn't this be easier?
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Olivia Clark
Preach! π The whole system needs an overhaul
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Javier Morales
Fr fr. It's a joke at this point π€‘
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