Quick question - does anyone know if you can do this verification online instead of calling? I hate talking on the phone lol

Just went through this last week. Here's what you need to know: • Have your tax return, ID, and the 4883C letter in front of you • They'll ask for your name, SSN, and date of birth • Be ready to confirm info from specific lines of your tax return • They might ask about previous addresses or employers • The whole process took about 30 minutes for me Stay calm, answer honestly, and you'll be fine. Good luck!

lol welcome to the club. been trying to get my refund for 3 months now. its a joke 🤡

Have you checked if theres an online portal where you can verify your refund? Sometimes its easier than calling.

Whatever you do, DON'T fall for any scams promising to speed up the process. I almost got caught by one last year. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Has anyone had luck using the IRS2Go app? I heard it can help track your refund status.

lol good luck. i've been trying to sort out my taxes for months now. feels like im stuck in an endless loop of bureaucracy 🤡

Just went through this process last week. Here's what to expect: 1. Long hold times (seriously, be prepared to wait) 2. They'll ask for info from your 5071C letter 3. They'll verify details from your most recent tax return 4. They might ask about previous addresses or employers 5. They'll probably ask about any loans or credit cards you have The whole thing took about 30 minutes once I got through. Just be patient and have all your docs ready. You'll be fine!

Lol, you're definitely not alone! I've done this before, not with the IRS but with other places. Sometimes you just freeze up when someone actually answers 😅

Anyone else get anxiety just thinking about calling the IRS? 😰 I'd rather go to the dentist tbh

I swear, dealing with the IRS is like trying to escape a maze while blindfolded. And the maze is on fire. And the floor is lava. 🔥🌋

Thanks for the suggestion. I actually tried calling them earlier today, but I couldn't get through. The hold times are insane! I'll keep trying though.

Pro tip: Get an IP PIN from the IRS. It's an extra layer of security that prevents anyone from filing a return with your SSN without the PIN. You can request one on the IRS website.

Has anyone actually had their identity stolen through tax fraud? What happened? I'm curious about the long-term impacts.

Pro tip: if you owe money, the IRS finds you real quick. But when they owe you? Crickets 🦗🦗🦗

Have you tried sacrificing a goat to the IRS gods? I hear that speeds up the process 🐐😂

Oof, sounds like you're in quite the pickle 🥒 Have you tried calling the IRS super early in the morning? Like, as soon as they open? Sometimes that's the only way to actually get a human on the line. Bring a coffee and be prepared to wait tho lol

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Hey, I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/bDXD2SD0gGk

Thanks for the responses! Do you know if I need to call them or can I do this online?