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Pro tip: take a pic of the letter when u open it and post it here (but block out any personal info). Then we can actually help!
good idea will do that tonight
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i feel u fam. got one last week and almost had a heart attack but it was just confirming my address change lmaooo
Quick tip: if u cant get thru on the main line try calling right when they open at 7am EST. Way shorter wait times early in the morning
good looking out! gonna try this tomorrow
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make sure u get all ur w2s and 1099s together before u start filing those back taxes. its gonna be a process but better to deal with it now than wait longer tbh
Facts! And maybe consider getting a tax pro to help with the back taxes. It can get complicated with penalties and all that jazz
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Did you claim any credits this year? EIC or child tax credit usually triggers verification
wait how did u even see the verification notice? my transcripts just show N/A everywhere
gotta look under the 'account transcript' section not the return transcript
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When your transcript does update look for cycle code ending in 05 - means weekly updates. If its 01-04 you get daily updates
wait where do I find the cycle code?
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itll be on account transcript, looks like 20240805 or something like that. Last 2 digits are what matter
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your already doing better than me i cant even access my transcripts online smh the verification process is impossible
try requesting by mail its slower but at least it works
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whatever u do DONT press 1 when they ask about stimulus. that route always ends in disconnection
Try calling your local taxpayer assistance center. Google the closest one to you. Sometimes easier to get through locally
didn't even know this was an option! thx!
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my sister in PA got hers in like 5 days im so jealous rn
facts PA be living in 3025 while NY stuck in 1999 💀
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This happens literally every year and we never learn lol. NY always slower than molasses in January smh
first time filer here... wish someone warned me 😅
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Bruh these states are getting desperate for money fr fr 🤡
Facts! They be checking everything these days smh
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Tax professional here: This is standard procedure for Louisiana's verification program. They randomly select returns to verify income reporting accuracy. Best practices: 1) Send copies not originals 2) Use certified mail 3) Keep proof of mailing 4) Include letter reference number on all docs 5) Make copies of everything you send. Average processing time after docs received is 30-45 days. Pro tip: Use taxr.ai to analyze your federal transcripts first - it can help identify any discrepancies that might trigger state reviews. Worth the $1 cost to avoid headaches later.
How much does the certified mail usually cost?
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Around $4-5 with tracking. Worth every penny for peace of mind!
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I just checked Where's My Refund at 4:58 PM on my phone (69% battery) and got this concerning message about the PATH Act that I've never seen before. When I went to sa.www4.irs.gov/wmr/results, instead of seeing my normal refund status with the three bars (Return Received, Refund Approved, and Refund Sent), they were all missing with question marks next to each one. The system is displaying a message that says: "The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act says that if you claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS cannot issue the refund before mid-February. This applies to the entire refund, even the portion not associated with these credits." Below that message, it states: "You can check the status of your refund on Where's My Refund starting in mid- to late February. The website is updated once a day and is the best way to check the status of your refund." There's also a "Helpful Information" section that says "Please read the following information related to your tax situation:" and then lists "Tax Topic 152, Refund Information" At the bottom, there's a note that says "Please Note: For refund information, please continue to check here, or IRS2GO" for updates. I'm really concerned because I've never seen my refund status display like this before with all the status bars missing and just question marks. Has anyone else encountered this PATH Act message? Does this definitely mean I won't get my refund until mid-February even though I filed early? I'm worried since this looks completely different from previous years.
Does anyone know if this affects state refunds too?
Nope, PATH Act is federal only. Your state refund processes separately
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pro tip: setup direct deposit if u haven't already. once it finally processes youll get it way faster than waiting for a check in the mail
already did that thankfully! atleast thats one less thing to worry about
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Green Dot usually hits different times for everyone. Last year mine came at 2am day before DDD but my sister got hers 3pm same bank lol its random
anybody else's WMR not matching transcript? transcript shows 846 but wmr still on first bar smh
WMR is always behind, trust the transcript
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Lindsey Fry
Filed 2/3 wit PATH act credits. Getting real tired of this waiting game ngl
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Saleem Vaziri
Pro tip: if u filed 2/3, check your transcripts tomorrow morning at 12am-3am EST. Thats wen they usually update for the Friday DDD crew 👀
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Kayla Morgan
ur the real MVP for this info 💯
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