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Wait till you start seeing all the freeze codes and holds... then you'll really need a decoder ring š¤”
fr fr its like trying to read hieroglyphics without the rosetta stone š
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The IRS really needs to make these things easier to understand for regular people. Like why do we need a PhD in transcript reading just to know when they got our paperwork? š¤
Its actually ridiculous. Their whole system is stuck in 1985
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cant you just call them? why does everything gotta be online smh
lmaooo good luck getting through on the phone. I was on hold for 2 hours yesterday š
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PSA: Make sure to save/download your transcripts once you get access. The system sometimes logs you out randomly and you have to reverify everything š
its literally the worst when ur trying to figure this stuff out on your own. i spent like 3 weeks googling random codes before i figured out what was going on with mine š¤¦āāļø
same boat here. the irs website is literally no help either smh
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Real talk - once you see code 150, look for cycle code next to it. That can tell you what day of the week updates happen for your account. Major š to watching your transcript!
wait what's a cycle code? where do i find that?
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its that string of numbers next to the 150. first two digits tell u processing day - 05 is thursday updates, 02 is monday etc
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Depends on if you got any credits or deductions tbh. Clean returns go faster
wdym by clean returns?
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like if u just got w2 income and standard deduction. no complicated stuff
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Anybody else remember the good ol days when refunds just showed up without all this detective work? smh
fr fr those days are long gone fam š
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Pro tip: If u have student loans check studentaid.gov too. Sometimes offset info shows up there b4 IRS transcript
PSA: If ur having trouble with ID.me verification, you can also make an appointment at ur local IRS office to get the PIN in person
omg thank you! the online stuff is giving me a headache rn
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anyone else notice how many scammers are targeting kids ssn's lately? its getting wild out here
literally just saw on the news that child identity theft went up 300% last year... scary times
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FYI - michigan has been super slow this year bc of all the identity verification stuff. My tax guy said their taking extra time to prevent fraud
yep can confirm. had to verify my identity last week its a whole thing
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Pro tip: call them early morning right when they open. The wait times are way shorter then trying mid-day
whats the best number to call?
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517-636-4486 but prepare to wait regardless tbh
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Anyone else think its sus that they cant just email these things? Like its 2025 ffs š¤”
fr fr the stone age vibes are real
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security reasons bestie... imagine the scammers if they did email š
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mine took 3 weeks last year to show any movement. the wait is brutal ngl
ugh 3 weeks? š« gonna be checking every day like a crazy person
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trust me i know the feeling lmao. checking WMR and transcripts became my full time job š¤£
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Leslie Parker
bruh they really said 'keep on' and dipped š¤£ these scammers need to work on their game frfr
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Sergio Neal
Here's what you need to know about IRS contact methods: - They ALWAYS send letters first - They never demand immediate payment - They won't call about unexpected refunds - They don't threaten with police - They allow questions and appeals Report the number to phishing@irs.gov and move on. Also, I recommend using taxr.ai to monitor your actual tax status - it's helped me avoid falling for these scams because I always know my real tax situation.
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Romeo Barrett
This is super helpful, thank you! Definitely reporting that number
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