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Quick question - did your letter have a specific deadline? Mine did and I almost missed it. Make sure you're not running out of time!
Oh shoot, I didn't even think to check for a deadline. Thanks for the heads up, I'll double-check right now!
Quick question - does setting up a payment plan affect your credit score at all? I'm in the process of buying a house and I'm worried this might mess things up.
It shouldn't affect your credit score directly, but the tax lien might show up on your credit report. Might wanna talk to your mortgage broker about it.
Just remember, the person on the other end of the line is human too. Be nice, and they're more likely to help you out. I used to work in a call center (not IRS, but still), and the people who were polite always got better service.
Here's what I've learned after dealing with this issue multiple times: 1. Use the company's app if they have one. Sometimes you can chat with a rep there. 2. Call during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening). 3. If you get an automated system, try saying 'agent' or 'representative' repeatedly. 4. Keep a record of who you talk to and when. It helps if you need to escalate later. 5. Be polite but firm. The person on the other end is probably dealing with angry customers all day. 6. If all else fails, file a complaint with the FCC or your state's public utility commission. Hope this helps! Good luck getting your plan set up.
Wow, thanks for the detailed advice! I'll definitely try some of these tips. Really appreciate you taking the time to write all this out.
lol good luck. i gave up and switched providers after spending 3 days trying to get through. not worth the hassle
OP, whatever you do, DON'T IGNORE THE LETTER! I made that mistake and ended up with a much bigger headache. Deal with it asap, even if it's annoying.
Has anyone successfully done this verification online? The letter mentions an online option but when I tried, it said I wasn't eligible. Wondering if its just me or if the online thing is a myth lol
I tried too and got the same message. Pretty sure the online option is about as real as my chances of winning the lottery š
Sophia Nguyen
Have you checked your tax transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes it shows more detailed info than the 'Where's My Refund' tool.
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Omar Zaki
ā¢I didn't even know about this! Thanks, I'll check it out right away.
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Jacob Smithson
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should just be grateful we're getting a refund at all? I mean, it's technically our money, but still...
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Isabella Brown
ā¢Found the IRS employee š
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Maya Patel
ā¢Nah, that's our money. We have every right to know where it is and when we're getting it back.
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