Can't reach IRS for 4883C identity verification - tried everything, help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I got this 4883C letter from the IRS saying I need to verify my identity. The problem is, I can't get through to the number they gave me. I've tried calling multiple times but no luck. Anyone else dealing with this? Any advice on how to actually reach a human at the IRS? I've got all my docs ready, just need to talk to someone!
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Dmitry Popov
Ugh, been there done that. The IRS phone lines are a nightmare. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works better.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Yeah, I've tried that. Even set an alarm for 5 minutes before they open. Still no luck 😭
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Ava Rodriguez
•Same boat here. Tried at opening, lunch time, just before closing. Its like playing the lottery
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Miguel Ortiz
•Have you guys tried calling on different days of the week? I heard Tuesdays and Wednesdays are less busy
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Zainab Khalil
I actually found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that dials the IRS, waits on hold, and then calls you when they get a real person. It costs $20 but it saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/5jrMesbidvI
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QuantumQuest
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Connor Murphy
•20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to make a phone call
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Zainab Khalil
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously worked for me. Worth every penny considering how much time I wasted trying to get through on my own.
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Yara Haddad
•Just used it myself. Can confirm it works! 👍
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Keisha Robinson
Here's what worked for me: 1. Call early in the morning, like 7:55 AM their time 2. Have all your docs ready: 4883C letter, last year's tax return, and valid ID 3. Be patient and polite with the agent 4. Ask for a direct number or extension for follow-up 5. Keep detailed notes of your call Hope this helps! It took me a few tries, but I finally got through and sorted everything out.
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Sofia Ramirez
•Thanks for the detailed advice! I'll give this a shot tomorrow morning.
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Paolo Conti
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for later, thx!
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Amina Sow
lmao good luck. ive been trying to reach the irs for 3 months now. might as well be trying to contact aliens 👽
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GalaxyGazer
Have you considered going to a local IRS office? Sometimes face-to-face is easier than phone tag.
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Sofia Ramirez
•I didn't even know that was an option! Do you need an appointment?
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GalaxyGazer
•Yeah, you usually need to schedule ahead. Check irs.gov for locations and appointment info.
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Oliver Wagner
Pro tip: use the IRS2Go app to check your refund status. Wont solve your immediate problem but its handy for tracking progress once you get through
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•The app is okay but it doesnt update very often in my experience
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Javier Mendoza
Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to pay our taxes? The system is broken af 🤡
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Emma Thompson
•Preach! 🙌 Its like they make it difficult on purpose
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Malik Davis
•Careful, don't give them any ideas lol
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Esteban Tate
I feel your pain! I went through the same nightmare last year with my 4883C letter. Here's what finally worked for me: I called the practitioner priority line (1-866-860-4259) instead of the regular taxpayer line. You're supposed to be a tax professional to use it, but they don't really verify and the wait times are way shorter. Also, try calling around 2-3 PM on weekdays - seems to be a sweet spot when call volume drops. Don't give up, you'll get through eventually! 💪
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