Finally got through to IRS about delayed refund - make sure you've completed ALL verification steps!
I finally got through to the IRS about my delayed tax refund and found out we hadn't completed all parts of the verification request. We had no idea until we spoke to an agent. If you're waiting on your refund, make sure you've done everything they need!
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Natasha Petrov
Ugh, the IRS and their endless paperwork! 🙄 How long did it take you to get through to an actual human?
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Javier Morales
•It took forever! I was on hold for hours before I found a better way.
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Natasha Petrov
•Hours?! That's insane. There's gotta be a better system for this stuff.
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Connor O'Brien
•I feel ya. I've been trying to get through for weeks. Any tips?
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Amina Diallo
Same boat here. Been waiting on my refund for months. What kind of verification did they need?
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Javier Morales
•They needed some additional info about my income and deductions. Apparently, there was a form I missed.
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Amina Diallo
•Oof, thanks for the heads up. I'll double-check my stuff. The IRS website is about as clear as mud 🤦♂️
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GamerGirl99
Pro tip: I found a method to get someone on the phone. 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/Jc9x-gysK0
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Isabella Costa
•20 bucks to skip the hold? Sign me up! How long did it take?
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GamerGirl99
•It took about an hour, but I didn't have to sit there listening to that awful hold music. Totally worth it IMO.
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Malik Jenkins
•Idk man, seems sketchy. You sure it's legit?
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GamerGirl99
•100% legit. I was skeptical too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Just sharing what worked for me 🤷♂️
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Freya Andersen
This whole system is broken. Why can't they just send an email if there's a problem with our returns? It's 2023, for crying out loud!
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Eduardo Silva
Here's what I've learned after dealing with the IRS for years: • Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you send them • Use certified mail for important documents • Check your tax transcript online regularly • Don't assume no news is good news • If you owe money, set up a payment plan ASAP • Consider using a tax professional if your situation is complex Remember, the IRS is understaffed and overworked. It's frustrating, but patience is key. And always, always double-check your forms before submitting!
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Leila Haddad
•This should be pinned at the top. Solid advice right here 💯
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Emma Johnson
•Wish I'd known this years ago. Learned the hard way about keeping copies 😭
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Ravi Patel
Has anyone tried contacting their local congressperson? I've heard they can sometimes help speed things up with the IRS.
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Astrid Bergström
•I did this last year! It actually worked. Took about 3 weeks, but better than months of silence.
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PixelPrincess
•Really? Might have to give that a shot. This wait is killing me.
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Omar Farouk
Plot twist: the IRS is just a bunch of hamsters running on wheels, processing our taxes 🐹🐹🐹
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Chloe Martin
•LOL if only. At least hamsters are cute. The IRS... not so much 😂
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Diego Fernández
Quick question - did they give you any timeframe for when you'll actually get your refund after sorting out the verification?
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Javier Morales
•They said it could take up to 9 weeks 😩 But at least the ball is rolling now!
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Diego Fernández
•9 weeks?! Jeez, they really know how to test our patience. Hang in there!
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Anastasia Kuznetsov
Anyone else feel like they need a degree in IRSology just to file taxes correctly? 🎓🤔
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