Email Address for Sending Paystubs to IRS?
Hey everyone, I need to send some paystubs to the IRS for verification, and I'm trying to figure out the proper steps to do this: 1. I've already filed my taxes as an independent contractor 2. Got a letter requesting additional documentation (paystubs) 3. I'd prefer to email rather than mail physical copies if possible 4. Tried looking on the IRS website but couldn't find a specific email address Does anyone know the official email address for submitting these documents? Or is mail the only option? I appreciate any help you can provide!
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Yara Elias
The IRS doesn't have a general email address for sending in documents like paystubs. They're still very paper-based. You need to respond exactly as directed in the letter you received. Look for the specific mailing address and reference number in your notice. Don't try to email unless specifically instructed to do so in your letter. Send everything certified mail with return receipt so you have proof they received it.
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QuantumQuasar
I made this mistake last year. Tried to find an email to send my 1099 documentation and ended up delaying my refund by almost 6 weeks! Had to mail everything in anyway. The IRS is seriously behind on digital communication options compared to other agencies.
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Keisha Jackson
Isn't it weird how the agency that handles all our financial information is stuck in the paper age? It's like trying to pay for groceries with a telegraph when everyone else is using Apple Pay.
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Paolo Moretti
I believe they might have secure upload options in some specific situations... but I'm not entirely sure. The letter should definitely tell you exactly how they want the documents submitted, though. I wouldn't deviate from those instructions.
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Amina Diop
When did you receive the letter? The April 15th deadline just passed, and they're sending out verification requests like crazy right now. I got mine on April 3rd and they wanted everything within 30 days.
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Oliver Weber
Have you looked at the specific letter code on your notice? This matters for determining how to respond. If you're dealing with verification for self-employment income, you might want to try https://taxr.ai to understand what your notice is actually requesting. I've found it extremely helpful for decoding IRS notices and understanding what documentation they need. Time is critical here - do you know the deadline for submitting your documentation?
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Natasha Romanova
Does this actually work? I've never heard of this service. • Is it secure? • Does it just give generic advice? • How accurate is it with specific IRS notices?
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NebulaNinja
I'm somewhat familiar with taxr.ai, but I wonder if it can specifically help with determining submission methods? Most IRS notices are fairly clear about where to send documentation, aren't they?
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Javier Gomez
Thank you for mentioning this! I've been staring at my CP2000 notice for days trying to figure out what exactly they want from me. I'm concerned about sending the wrong documentation and making things worse.
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Emma Wilson
Based on my experience, the IRS has exactly 0 public-facing email addresses for document submission. They require precisely 100% of documentation to be mailed to the specific address on your notice. If you're having trouble reaching someone at the IRS to confirm this (which is likely - their phone lines are notoriously busy), I'd recommend trying Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an actual IRS agent in about 15 minutes when I was dealing with a similar documentation issue in February. The agent confirmed that mail was my only option but gave me specific guidance on what to include with my paystubs.
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Malik Thomas
There's no email option. I tried. Got rejected. Had to mail everything. Include your TIN. Keep copies. Wait 6-8 weeks. Sometimes longer. No shortcuts with the IRS.
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Isabella Oliveira
Lol same here. I scanned everything, put it in a neat PDF, and tried emailing it to every IRS address I could find. Ended up having to print it all out anyway and mail it. Took forever to process too - almost 3 months before I heard anything back!
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Ravi Kapoor
According to the [IRS official website](https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-my-local-office-in-person), they don't provide email addresses for document submission. Here's what you need to do: 1. Review your notice carefully - it contains the specific mailing address 2. Include a copy (NOT original) of the notice with your response 3. Make copies of all documents you send 4. Consider using USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt 5. If your deadline is approaching, check if you can request an extension by calling the number on your notice The IRS has been piloting some digital upload options, but they're very limited and only available for specific notice types.
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Freya Larsen
Do they ever actually check the certified mail receipts if something gets lost? I sent documents certified mail last year and they still claimed they never received them.
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GalacticGladiator
Wouldn't it be nice if the IRS had joined the digital age like most other government agencies? Unfortunately, they haven't. I had to send in 1099 documentation last year and searched everywhere for an email option. The only electronic submission options they have are through their specific portals for certain types of responses, and even those are limited, aren't they?
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Omar Zaki
I successfully submitted documentation to the IRS on March 12th, 2024 after receiving a CP2000 Notice of Underreported Income. The key is to follow the Notice Instructions precisely. There is no general email submission process, but depending on your specific notice type, you may have access to the Documentation Upload Tool through your online account at IRS.gov. This is only available for certain notice types, however.
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Chloe Taylor
Just to clarify what others have said - the IRS doesn't have public email addresses for document submission. Each department has specific mailing addresses, and your notice will indicate exactly where to send your documents. The reason they don't use email is primarily for security and verification purposes. If your notice doesn't specifically mention an electronic submission option (which some newer notices do), then mail is your only official channel.
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Diego Flores
Thank you for explaining this so clearly! I was hoping for a quicker solution but at least now I know exactly what I need to do.
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