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have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? Sometimes they can help expedite things with the IRS.
Plot twist: the IRS is actually a front for a massive alien conspiracy to collect human financial data. Your refund is probably funding their next intergalactic war. π½πΈ
LOL I needed that laugh π€£
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Bruh... you might be onto something π€
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Quick tip: If you're going through IRS testing, start a spreadsheet to track all communications, document submissions, and important dates. Saved my butt more than once!
That's a great idea! I'm definitely going to do this. Any specific columns you'd recommend including?
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For sure! I used Date, Action Taken, Documents Involved, IRS Response (if any), and Next Steps. Also had a column for notes/questions to ask next time I spoke with them.
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Anybody else feel like they need a law degree just to understand half the stuff the IRS sends? π§ββοΈπ
lol welcome to the club. been waiting on my return since february. its a joke at this point π€‘
Same boat here. Starting to think I'll never see that money π
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Have you considered reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service? They can sometimes help if you're having issues with the IRS.
Just a heads up, if you owe more than $54,000, they can revoke your passport. Found that out the hard way when I tried to go on vacation last year. π€¦ββοΈ
Wait, seriously? That's insane! How is that even legal?
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Yep, it's part of the FAST Act passed in 2015. Crazy, right? Learned my lesson tho, working on paying it off now
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Pro tip: if you're self-employed, start paying quarterly estimated taxes. Saves you from this whole mess next year. Learned that one the hard way π
Has anyone tried contacting their local congressman's office? I've heard they can sometimes help with IRS issues.
Wait, really? I didn't even know this was an option. How do you go about contacting them?
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Just google your local representative and look for a 'constituent services' section on their website. They usually have a form you can fill out explaining your issue.
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Anyone else feel like the IRS is stuck in the stone age? In 2023, we shouldnt have to jump through all these hoops just to prove were who we say we are. π¦
For real. My bank can verify me in seconds with face ID, but the IRS needs me to sacrifice my firstborn and do a rain dance π
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LOL accurate. Maybe we should start sending smoke signals to the IRS, might be more effective than their phone system π¨
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Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in 15 minutes doing that!
What time do they open? Asking for a friend π
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7am Eastern Time, I think. But double-check on the IRS website to be sure!
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Anyone else feel like the whole tax system needs a major overhaul? It's 2023 and we're still dealing with this archaic bs π€¦ββοΈ
Preach! π Other countries have it so much easier.
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Blame the tax prep lobby. They're the ones keeping it complicated so we have to use their services.
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El IRS es un desastre total. Necesitamos una reforma completa del sistema tributario YA!
100% de acuerdo. El sistema actual es arcaico y ineficiente af
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Siii pero con el congreso q tenemos, no creo q pase pronto π©
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Yo tuve el mismo problema el aΓ±o pasado. Lo q funcionΓ³ para mi fue enviar el formulario 911 (solicitud de asistencia del contribuyente). En 2 semanas me contactaron y resolvieron mi caso
Interesante, no sabia de ese formulario. Voy a investigar mas, gracias!
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This is why I always file for an extension. Rather wait to file than wait for my refund π€·ββοΈ
That doesn't even make sense. If you're owed a refund, you're just letting the government hold onto your money longer π€¦ββοΈ
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Fair point. Guess I just hate the stress of tax season lol
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Plot twist: the IRS is using our refunds to fund a secret space program π½πΈ
Lmao, at this point I'd believe anything π
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idk man, maybe its time to fake your own death and move to Belize ποΈπ (jk don't do that
LOL I wish π But knowing the IRS, they'd probably find a way to audit you in the afterlife
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Has anyone had success negotiating down their audit bill? I've heard rumors that it's possible but idk if that's just wishful thinking.
It is possible, but it's not easy. You'd need to prove significant financial hardship. Look into an "Offer in Compromise" if you're in dire straits.
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I tried that once. It's a ton of paperwork and they really dig into your finances. Didn't work out for me, but YMMV.
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Emily Sanjay
This is why I always owe taxes. Can't be disappointed if you never expect a refund π§
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Jordan Walker
Big brain move right there π
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Natalie Adams
Anyone else feel like the 'Where's My Refund' tool is just a fancy way of saying 'lol idk'?
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Elijah O'Reilly
For real tho. It's about as useful as a chocolate teapot π«β
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Amara Torres
It should just redirect to a gif of a shrugging guy. Would be more accurate tbh
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