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Pro tip: Keep detailed records of all your communications with the IRS. Dates, times, agent names if possible. It might come in handy if you need to escalate your case later.
This! π― I learned this the hard way. Now I have a spreadsheet with all my IRS interactions.
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Anyone else worried about the recent news of increased audits for ERC claims? Makes me nervous about my application...
I saw that too! But I think as long as we filed everything correctly and have proper documentation, we should be fine. Right? π
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Great, another thing to stress about. Thanks, IRS! π
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am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to verify our own identity? π€‘ the system is broken af
Preach! π It's like they're trying to make it as difficult as possible
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Has anyone tried using the mobile app for verification? I heard its faster but idk if thats true
I tried it and it crashed halfway through π had to start all over again on desktop
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worked fine for me! guess its hit or miss
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Hey OP, have you considered reaching out to your local congressperson's office? Sometimes they can help expedite IRS issues. Worth a shot if you're really stuck.
Lol, I've been in the same boat. Spent 3 hours on hold yesterday only to get disconnected. FML π
Oof, that's rough buddy. Maybe try sacrificing a goat to the IRS gods next time? π
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Lmao, at this point I'm willing to try anything! π
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guys this is why you should always adjust your withholdings so you don't get a big refund. Use that money throughout the year instead of giving the govt an interest-free loan!
Easier said than done for some of us. Some deductions are hard to predict.
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Fair point. Still worth trying to get as close to zero as possible tho
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Anyone else worried about identity theft? I've heard horror stories about refunds being stolen...
Omg don't even say that π± Now I'm gonna be paranoid
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If you're worried, you can request an Identity Protection PIN from the IRS. Adds an extra layer of security.
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Has anyone tried contacting them through social media? Sometimes that gets faster results.
I tried tweeting at them but got no response. Maybe Facebook would work better?
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lol good luck getting any government agency to respond on social media π
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Just a heads up, I heard they're changing the refund process next month. Might want to get your requests in before then if you can.
Source? I haven't seen anything about this.
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My cousin works there. It's not official yet, but they're planning to make it all digital soon.
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Quick question - did the notice give you a deadline to respond by? Sometimes they do, and it's important not to miss it.
Oh shoot, I didn't even think to check for a deadline. I'll take another look at the notice. Thanks for the heads up!
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Has anyone had experience with discrepancies on their W-2s? My employer messed up mine last year and it was a whole ordeal to fix π«
Oof, been there. Had to get my employer to issue a corrected W-2. Took forever but eventually got sorted. Hang in there!
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Pro tip: always check your W-2s as soon as you get them. Easier to fix issues early!
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I've been in the same boat. It took me 3 weeks to finally get through. Hang in there!
Here's a comprehensive guide to dealing with the IRS phone system: β’ Best times to call: Early morning (8 AM-10 AM) or late afternoon (4 PM-7 PM) β’ Avoid Mondays and tax season (February-April) if possible β’ Have all your documents ready before calling β’ Be polite but persistent with the automated system β’ If disconnected, keep trying β it often takes multiple attempts β’ Consider using a call-back service if you're really struggling β’ Remember, IRS agents are humans too β being nice can go a long way Hope this helps someone out there in tax hell! π―
This is gold! Thanks for taking the time to write this out π
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Saving this for later. You're the real MVP π
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Hey OP, what exactly does the notice say? Sometimes they're just informational and don't require any action.
I've been dealing with an IRS issue for months now. My advice? Document EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every penny. Trust me, it'll save your butt if things get messy.
This right here βοΈ I learned this the hard way. Now I have a whole binder dedicated to my IRS saga lol
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Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to verify our own identity? The system is broken af π€
Preach! π It's like they're stuck in the stone age or smthn
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To be fair, they're trying to protect us from identity theft. But yeah, the execution could use some work lol
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Hey OP, any luck getting through yet? Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Not yet π© But I'm gonna try that claimyr thing someone mentioned. I'll update when I know more!
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Good luck! Let us know how it goes
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DeShawn Washington
Anyone else think its crazy that in 2023 we still cant get a simple update on our taxes? Like, the govermint can track every penny I make but cant tell me wheres my refund? Make it make sense π€¦ββοΈ
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Mei-Ling Chen
Preach! π The system is so broken.
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SofΓa RodrΓguez
Bet if we owed them money they'd find us real quick π
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Aiden O'Connor
PSA: If you're experiencing a financial hardship due to the delay, make sure to mention that when you call. It can sometimes get your case expedited.
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