Okay, let me break this down for everyone struggling with the ERC process: 1. Persistence is key. Keep calling, even if the system is down. Sometimes you get lucky. 2. Use the IRS2Go app to check your refund status. It's not perfect, but it can give you some info. 3. Make sure all your paperwork is in order. Double and triple check everything before submitting. 4. Consider using a tax professional who specializes in ERC claims. Yes, it costs money, but they can often speed up the process. 5. Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. You might need it later. 6. Be patient. I know it sucks, but the IRS is dealing with millions of these claims. 7. If all else fails, the Taxpayer Advocate Service can sometimes help, but they're also backlogged. Hang in there, everyone. We're all in this together! 💪

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get money we're legally entitled to? The system is broken af 😤

Has anyone tried contacting their local Taxpayer Advocate Service? I've heard they can sometimes help with refund delays.

guys im freaking out. i relied on getting this refund to pay some bills and now idk what to do. any advice?

Pro tip: If you can pay it off within 120 days, you might be able to avoid the setup fee for a payment plan. Just ask about a 'Full Payment Agreement' when you talk to them.

I set up a payment plan last year. Make sure you don't miss any payments or they can cancel the whole agreement. Learned that the hard way 😅

Has anyone tried using the IRS2Go app? I heard it can sometimes give you more up-to-date info on your refund status.

Pro tip: if you can prove financial hardship, you might be able to get your case expedited. Worth a shot if you're really struggling.

Make sure you ask about penalty abatement! If it's your first time owing, you might be able to get some of the penalties removed. Saved me hundreds of dollars.

idk if this helps but I found their website actually has a tool to apply for a payment plan online. Might be worth checking out before you call. Saved me the anxiety of talking to someone lol

Guys, I think I found a way to get someone on the phone who might be able to help identify this. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video explaining it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Have you considered that it might be some kind of medical or first aid supply? A lot of those come in white packaging with blue text and logos. Just a thought!

Plot twist: what if the other image is the United Airlines logo and OP is trying to trick us? 🕵️‍♂️

Guys, let's focus on the real issue here: why is OP playing 'guess the image' games instead of working on their PowerPoint presentation that's due tomorrow? 👀

Has anyone had any luck with the online portal? I've been trying to update my claim there but keep getting error messages.

This whole situation is so messed up. We're in the middle of a pandemic, people are struggling, and the government can't even get their act together to help us. It's disgraceful 😤

Has anyone considered that this might be related to voting or electoral college education? With all the talk about election reform, maybe there's a push to help people understand how state representation works in national elections.

Y'all are overthinking this. It's probably just some new social media challenge. "Post your state" or something like that. You know how these things go viral for no reason 🙄

Hey guys, I know this is off-topic, but I found a great way to get through to customer service lines without waiting forever. I used this site called claimyr.com. It's a calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, and then connects you when a live agent picks up. It costs $20, but it saved me hours of waiting. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

Anyone else think its weird how we can instantly share and analyze images online now? Like, 20 years ago this convo wouldnt even be possible. Technology is wild man 🤯