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Just got this IRS return verification screen asking for a 14-digit control number from some notice in the mail. The screen says "Verify Your Return" and "Verify Your Notice" at the top, and asks "Did you receive an IRS return verification notice in the mail?" Never seen this before in my life. Been filing taxes for 15 years and this is new to me. I'm currently looking at a verification page on sa.www4.irs.gov that says: "Verify Your Return Verify Your Notice Did you receive an IRS return verification notice in the mail? (You will need this notice to continue with this online service. If you received a notice, but don't have it with you, please come back later.)" There are two options provided: - "Yes" - which then requires me to "Enter the 14-digit control number provided on your notice, you don't need to use spaces." - "No, please resend the notice" - with a warning that states: "(If you have filed your return within the last 7 days, please allow an additional 14 days to receive the notice in the mail before requesting another one to be sent. You can then come back and continue verifying.)" This verification step is completely throwing me off. I'm not sure if I missed something in the mail or if this is some new security feature. The page is very clear that I need this specific notice with a 14-digit control number to proceed, but I haven't received anything like this. I checked the URL and it shows I'm on sa.www4.irs.gov which seems legitimate, but I've never encountered this verification step before in all my years of filing. Do I really have no choice but to wait for something to arrive in the mail? Has anyone else run into this new verification requirement? Is this some kind of new identity theft prevention measure?
Pro tip: make sure ur mailing address is correct on the return. My letter got sent to my old address and had to request a new one ๐ซ
omg thanks for heads up! gonna double check mine rn
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i never even got a letter but I know I didnt get my stimmie. should I call them?
good luck getting thru on the phone lol ive been trying for weeks
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I filed an amended return for 2023 and finally got an update on Where's My Amended Return. The IRS website (sa.www4.irs.gov) shows my amended return was received on June 09, 2024, but it still hasn't been processed. When I check the "Where's My Amended Return" section for tax year 2023, I see the message: "Take Action Please see below for additional info about your amended return. Your amended return was received on June 09, 2024. However, it has not been processed. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please call 800-829-0582, extension 623, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will need a copy of your amended return." This is a bit worrying since I expected it to be processed by now. It's been over a month since I submitted it. The system specifically tells me to call 800-829-0582, extension 623, between those specific hours (7am-7pm Monday-Friday), and that I'll need a copy of my amended return when I call. Has anyone else gotten this specific message or been through this process? What should I expect when I call this extension? Should I be concerned that there might be an issue with my amended return? I'm not sure if this is a standard procedure or if something's wrong with my filing.
anyone else notice they always pull this right b4 the end of the year? its like clockwork at this point smh
facts! December is when they try to clear their backlog ๐ค
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got these codes last year and never got a letter lmaoo. had to call IRS like 47 times before someone finally told me what they needed ๐คฎ
bruh same. their phone system is literally the worst
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your probably gonna need to verify something. dont stress tho its pretty common this year cause of all the fraud going around
Here's what you need to do: First, get all your documentation in perfect order. Second, request a formal appeal - you have the right to challenge their decision. Third, consider getting a tax attorney if the amount is significant. I've seen dozens of these cases and sometimes the IRS backs down when you show you're serious. Also, highly recommend using taxr.ai to analyze your transcript - it'll show exactly what's causing the freeze and give you specific steps to resolve it. The tool is amazing at catching these nuanced issues.
How much would a tax attorney cost for something like this?
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Usually $2-5k retainer. But try taxr.ai first - might save you from needing an attorney
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your preparers need to provide specific IRC sections that prove qualification. IRS doesnt care about 'experience' they care about the actual law
any1 else get the PATH Act message on WMR? been stuck on that since filing
yup its normal. we all gotta wait till after feb 15th bc of EITC/ACTC
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Quick question - I filed 2/2 but my transcripts still say N/A. Should I be worried?
nah ur good, mine was N/A for like 3 weeks before updating
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I'm cycle 05 too and mine finally updated yesterday after 3 weeks of nothing. Just hang in there!
thx for giving me hope lol
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Have you checked for any errors on your return? Sometimes that can throw off the normal cycle pattern
everything looks perfect, triple checked it before submitting ๐ฉ
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Get a new tax preparer asap! They clearly don't know what their talking about if they said you'd get all of box 2 back
fr fr tax preparers be wildin these days ๐คก
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Your withholding seems pretty standard for your income tbh. Did you have any other income or just this W2?
The 810 freeze code from March might be whats holding things up. Did you verify your identity?
yep verified back in April but still waiting ๐ฎโ๐จ
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Called the IRS today and they said the 290 means review complete but refund department needs to release the freeze. Could take up to 8 weeks from 290 date smh
8 WEEKS?! nah fam thats wild ๐ค
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ikr? whole system needs an overhaul frfr
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Isabella Santos
The IRS website says PATH lift is February 15th. But tbh they can still add more codes or review stuff after that date. Its not a garuantee just bc you have most codes now
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Ravi Gupta
Hang in there! I know the waiting game is rough but atleast your return is moving. Some of us are still stuck with no movement at all ๐คก
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GalacticGuru
Facts. Been stuck on still processing since January ๐
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