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Has anyone tried negotiating with the IRS? I've heard sometimes they'll settle for less if you can prove financial hardship.
Yeah, it's called an Offer in Compromise. But it's not easy to get approved for. You gotta prove you really can't pay.
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I tried that once. Ended up just wasting time and still had to pay the full amount. YMMV tho
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Pro tip: keep ALL your documentation. Every letter, every payment confirmation, everything. The IRS can be like that one friend who always forgets when they owe you money š
PSA: Be careful about sharing too much personal info when verifying your return! There are a lot of scams out there. Always double-check you're on the official IRS website or talking to a legit IRS agent.
This! š I almost fell for a phishing scam last year. Always go through irs.gov directly.
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Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to verify our own tax returns? The system is so broken š¤¦āāļø
Preach! š It's like they're purposely making it difficult.
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For real. In other countries, the government just sends you a bill or a refund. Why can't we have that?
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Quick question - does anyone know if theres a time limit for how long after filing you can still verify your return? I filed months ago and just got a letter asking for verification.
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 verification issues and the wait times are usually shorter.
This! šÆ The Taxpayer Advocate Service saved my butt last year when I had issues with my return.
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Quick question - did you file electronically or by mail? I've heard paper returns are taking way longer to process this year.
I filed electronically. Thought it would be faster but I guess not š¤·āāļø
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Anybody else think its weird that they can take our money instantly but it takes them months to give it back? š¤šø
Have you tried reaching out through their website or email? Sometimes that's faster than calling.
I didn't even think of that! I'll give it a shot, thanks for the suggestion.
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This is why we need better funding for these services. The system is clearly overwhelmed and understaffed. š¤
Preach! š Maybe if we all complain loud enough, something will change.
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Yeah, good luck with that. Been this way for years and nothings changed
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Has anyone tried using a tax advocate service? I've heard they can sometimes help with these issues.
I used one last year when I had a similar problem. They were really helpful and managed to sort everything out for me. Might be worth looking into if you can't get anywhere with the IRS directly.
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make sure u double check all the numbers on ur return. I thought I had a partial refund but turns out I just messed up my math lol š¤¦āāļø
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should appreciate that the IRS is trying to prevent fraud by not instantly giving out EINs to every new LLC? Just playing devil's advocate here.
Nice try, IRS employee š
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Haha, I wish! At least then I'd know how to navigate their system š
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Quick question - did you form your LLC in the same state you're living in? I've heard that can sometimes cause issues with the online system.
Anyone know if this affects your refund? I'm still waiting on mine and now I'm worried this might delay it even more š¬
It can delay it a bit, but once you verify everything it should process pretty quickly. Hang in there!
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Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 10 minutes doing that. beats waiting on hold all day!
What time do they open? Might have to set an alarm for this š“
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I think it's 7am Eastern, but double check on the IRS website to be sure!
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Pro tip: If you're having trouble getting through on the main IRS line, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help push things along.
This! š The Taxpayer Advocate Service saved my butt last year when I was dealing with a similar issue.
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Anyone else feel like the whole system is designed to be as frustrating as possible? It's like they want us to give up. š¤
Cmon guys, I'm sure theyre doing there best. The IRS is understaffed and overworked.
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@profile18 Found the IRS employee š
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Malik Davis
hey op, just wondering - how long was your account inactive before they closed it? might be good info for others to know so they can avoid this situation
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Ava Martinez
It was about 18 months of no activity. I totally forgot about the account tbh. Lesson learned the hard way š
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Isabella Santos
This is why I always use direct deposit for my refunds. Less chance of things going wrong. Hope you get it sorted out soon, OP!
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