Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main line, try calling one of the specialty departments (like the one for tax forms or the one for businesses). Sometimes they can transfer you to the right place and it's easier to get through.

guys i just got my refund after waiting for 3 months. there is hope! hang in there!

Has anyone had luck verifying online? I've been trying for weeks but keep getting error messages 😫

Pro tip: if you're having trouble verifying, check if you have a credit freeze. I had one and it was messing up the whole process. Temporarily lifted it and boom, problem solved!

I'm in the same boat. Been waiting 3 months now. Starting to wonder if my return got lost in the void or something 👀

Pro tip: if you do manage to get through on the phone, be super nice to the agent. They deal with angry people all day and being kind can sometimes get you better results.

Oof, that's rough buddy. Make sure you document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. Trust me, it'll save you a ton of headaches down the line. Also, don't be afraid to reach out to your local congressperson's office. Sometimes they can help cut through the red tape.

Am I the only one wondering how someone got OPs social security number in the first place? 🤔 Might want to check if any of your accounts have been compromised, OP.

Have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes small mistakes can cause major delays.

unpopular opinion: maybe we should just be grateful we're getting refunds at all? some countries don't even have that system

Quick question - did you file electronically or by paper? Paper returns are taking FOREVER to process right now.

Plot twist: the IRS is actually run by sloths. That's why everything takes so long. 🦥📑

have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but seriously, sometimes logging out and back in to the IRS site can refresh things. worth a shot!

This is why I always keep paper copies of EVERYTHING. Call me old school, but it's saved my butt more than once.

Anyone else feel like the tax system is deliberately complicated just to trip us up? 🤔 It's like they want us to make mistakes so they can charge more.

Hey OP, whatever you do, don't ignore the letter! I made that mistake once and ended up owing way more in penalties. Deal with it asap!

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to make sure our taxes are correct? The system is broken af 🤦‍♂️

Pro tip: if you cant get through to the IRS, try contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help cut through the red tape.

lol remember when doing your taxes was the hard part? now we cant even get to that stage without a phd in bureaucracy 🤡

Anybody else worried about giving out so much personal info over the phone? How do we know it's really the IRS and not some scammer?