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I've been dealing with this for so long, I'm starting to feel like Tom Hanks in Cast Away. WILSOOOOON! (Wilson is my unemployment check in this scenario) π
LOL π I'm more like the guy from 127 Hours, except instead of cutting off my arm, I'm considering selling it to pay rent
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Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you considered looking for part-time work while this gets sorted out? I know it's not ideal, but it might help bridge the gap.
easier said than done in this economy. but yeah, might be worth a shot
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I've been doing some gig work on the side. It's not much, but it helps a little.
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Pro tip: use the IRS2Go app to check your refund status. It won't help with the identity verification, but at least you can track your refund without calling!
OMG how did I not know about this?? You're a lifesaver! π
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Anybody else feel like they're living in a kafka novel when dealing with the IRS? π€£π€‘
LOL more like a horror movie π±
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I prefer to think of it as a very boring video game where the final boss is a mountain of paperwork π»π
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Has anyone else noticed that the 'Where's My Refund' tool seems to be down more often lately? Or is it just me?
Omg yes! I thought it was just my internet being wonky. Glad it's not just me.
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Pro tip: Try using it late at night or early morning. Less traffic on the site then.
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I filed through TurboTax and they have a refund tracker that sometimes gives more info than the IRS site. Might be worth checking if you used them or another tax prep service.
Have you tried reaching out on social media? Sometimes tweeting at them can get a faster response.
This! I got my issue resolved in a day after I tweeted about it. Public pressure works wonders.
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have you tried turning the IRS off and on again? π€£
Instructions unclear, accidentally deleted all my tax records π
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Serious question: has anyone successfully negotiated with a collection agency? I'm in a similar boat and wondering if it's even worth trying.
I did! Got my debt reduced by about 30%. Key is to be honest about your financial situation and be willing to pay something upfront if possible.
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It depends on the agency, but it's always worth a shot. Just don't agree to anything without getting it in writing first!
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Have you tried sending a certified letter? Sometimes that gets their attention better than phone calls.
Ugh, I'm in the same boat. Been trying to fix an EIN issue for months. The system is so broken π«
Preach! π It's like they purposely make it difficult
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Months??? omg i'm gonna cry, i thought this would be a quick fix π
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Hey everyone, I'm having trouble accessing my ID.me account and I need to verify my identity. Has anyone else dealt with this? I'm trying to figure out how to verify without using ID.me or if there's a way to get a new verification letter sent. Any advice would be really appreciated!
PSA: Be careful with ID verification over the phone. Make sure you're calling the official number and never give out your full SSN!
idk if this helps but I had a similar issue last month. Turns out my account was flagged for 'suspicious activity' (whatever that means π). Had to jump through a bunch of hoops but eventually got it sorted. Might be worth asking if that's whats up with yours too
Oh man, I hope that's not the case for me. What kind of hoops did you have to jump through?
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It was a whole thing. Had to send in copies of my ID, utility bills, the works. Took like 2 weeks to get resolved. Hope you have better luck!
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Plot twist: the IRS is actually a front for a time travel agency. Your refund is stuck in 1985. π°οΈπΈ
LOL if only! At least then I could go back and invest in Apple or something ππ°
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Anyone else think its crazy that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get OUR money back? The whole system needs an overhaul smh
Preach! π It's like they're doing us a favor by returning our own money.
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Seriously. In other countries, the govt just sends you a bill or a refund automatically. Why can't we have that?
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Andre Laurent
Whatever you do, DON'T ignore the letter. I made that mistake once and ended up owing way more in penalties. Learn from my fail π«
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Luca Conti
Oof, thanks for the warning. Definitely not gonna ignore it!
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Zoe Papadopoulos
Pro tip: if you cant get thru on the main line, try calling your local IRS office. Sometimes its easier to reach a human there and they can often help with the same stuff.
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Jamal Washington
This! π Local offices are the secret sauce. Way less wait time usually.
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