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Hey OP, have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes even small mistakes can cause big delays. Might be worth double-checking everything.
I've gone over it a few times and everything looks correct to me. But maybe I'll have someone else take a look just in case. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Plot twist: the IRS is using our refunds to fund a secret space program š½šø
Lmao, I knew it! Area 51 is just a giant IRS processing center š¤£
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You might be onto something... š¤
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Hot take: maybe this is a sign we need to overhaul the entire tax system š¤ Why are we still relying on SSNs for everything anyway?
Preach! š The system is so outdated it's not even funny.
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Careful, you might summon the libertarians with talk like that š
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Hey OP, make sure you're documenting EVERYTHING. Every call, every letter, every interaction. It'll help if you need to escalate your case later.
Pro tip: When you call, try early morning or late evening. Less wait times. And be super nice to the agent, they deal with angry people all day. A little kindness goes a long way!
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try calling first thing tomorrow morning.
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Anyone else feel like the tax system is just totally broken? We need a complete overhaul, this is ridiculous.
Preach! š The whole system is a mess. But good luck getting politicians to agree on how to fix it.
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Careful what you wish for. Knowing our luck, they'd probably make it even more complicated! š
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Has anyone tried faxing the verification documents? I heard that can sometimes be faster than mailing.
Faxing? What year is it, 1995? š
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Lol I know it sounds old school, but apparently the IRS still uses fax machines š¤·āāļø
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Just a heads up, I've heard there's been an increase in scams related to tax return verification. Make sure you're only giving info to legit IRS sources!
Has anyone had success using a tax advocate? I've heard they can help speed up the process.
That's great to hear! How did you get in touch with them?
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You can call the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-777-4778. They're separate from the regular IRS and can often help when you're getting nowhere with normal channels.
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LPT: Keep detailed records of all your interactions with the IRS. Write down dates, times, and names of who you spoke to. It can be super helpful if you need to escalate your case later.
lol good luck. i gave up on my refund last year. the irs is a joke š¤”
Mood. Sometimes I think they're hoping we'll just forget about our money. š
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Has anyone tried faxing? I know it sounds crazy, but I heard they actually respond to faxes faster than mail or phone calls.
What year is it, 1995? š But for real, if it works, I'm down to try. Anyone know the fax number?
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Quick question - did you file your taxes electronically or by mail? If you e-filed, you might be able to get the info from your tax prep software. Worth a shot!
I e-filed! That's a great idea, I'll check my TurboTax account. Thanks!
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Just went through this last month. Here's a pro tip: if you can't get through on the main IRS line, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help with identity verification issues and the wait times are usually shorter.
This is gold! šÆ The Taxpayer Advocate Service is like the IRS's secret weapon. They've helped me out of more than one jam.
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I work in IT and I'm convinced the IRS is running their phone system on a Commodore 64 and a prayer. It's embarrassing how outdated their tech is.
As someone who used to work for a government agency (not IRS), I can confirm. The systems are ancient and held together with duct tape and wishful thinking.
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Has anyone else noticed that the hold music is like a form of psychological warfare? I swear I hear it in my nightmares now šµāš«
omg yes! I can hum the entire melody at this point. Make it stop! šµš
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Plot twist: maybe their systems aren't actually down and they're just buying time because they spent all our refund money on a fancy new coffee machine for the break room āļøš¤
Lmao imagine if that was true. 'Sorry sir, we can't process your refund right now. We're too busy enjoying our lattes.' š
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Have you tried reaching out to your local congressperson's office? Sometimes they can help expedite things with federal agencies.
I hadn't thought of that. Do you know if it actually helps?
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It can! A friend of mine had a similar issue and their congressperson's office was able to get things moving. Worth a shot!
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Malik Jackson
Has anyone tried using a tax advocate service for this kind of thing? I've heard they can sometimes help speed up the process.
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Isabella Oliveira
I used one last year for a different issue. They were helpful, but it still took a while. Might be worth looking into tho.
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Ravi Patel
Make sure you're actually dealing with the IRS and not a scammer. There are a lot of tax scams out there. Always verify before giving out any personal info!
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Zainab Yusuf
Good point! I'll double check everything. Thanks for the reminder.
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