Got 4883c letter from IRS - Need advice on identity verification process
Hey everyone, I just got a 4883c letter from the IRS and I'm freaking out a little. They want me to verify my identity. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I call them? I'm nervous about what to say and don't want to mess anything up. Any advice would be really appreciated!
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Tyrone Johnson
Don't worry, it's not as scary as it sounds! I went through this last year. Here's what you need to do: • Call the number on the letter • Have your social security number ready • Bring your most recent tax return • They'll ask you some questions to verify your identity • Be patient, the wait times can be long Just be honest and straightforward. The agent will guide you through the process. Good luck!
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Ingrid Larsson
•This is great advice! I'd add that you should also have any W-2s or 1099s handy. They might ask about specific income amounts.
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Carlos Mendoza
•Ugh, the wait times are the WORST. I was on hold for like 3 hours last time I called the IRS. 😫
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Gabrielle Dubois
•Thank you so much for this! It's really helpful to know what to expect. Did they ask you any tricky questions?
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Tyrone Johnson
•Not really, OP. They mostly just wanted to confirm info from my tax returns. Just make sure you have everything in front of you and you'll be fine!
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Zainab Mahmoud
I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting forever. 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/5jrMesbidvI
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Ava Williams
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Raj Gupta
•idk man, paying to talk to the IRS? Seems sketchy af 🤔
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Zainab Mahmoud
•I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo. They don't handle any of your personal info, just the hold time.
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Lena Müller
•Can confirm, I used it last month. Felt like cheating the system but in a good way lol
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TechNinja
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to prove were ourselves?? the whole systems broken smh
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Keisha Thompson
Quick tip: if you can't get through on the phone, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help with identity verification issues and the wait times are usually shorter.
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Paolo Bianchi
•This is solid advice! The TAS helped me resolve an issue when I couldn't get anywhere with the main IRS line.
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Yara Assad
Anybody else notice how these 4883c letters seem to be going out more frequently lately? I swear half my office got one this year. Makes you wonder if there's been a data breach or something 👀
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Olivia Clark
•Omg yes! My sister and I both got one within a week of each other. Super sus if you ask me 🕵️♀️
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Javier Morales
•It's probably just increased security measures. Better safe than sorry when it comes to identity theft.
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Natasha Petrov
Pro tip: if you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try calling right when they open in the morning. I got through in like 15 minutes doing this!
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Connor O'Brien
OP, whatever you do, DON'T IGNORE THE LETTER! I made that mistake and ended up with a much bigger headache. Deal with it asap, even if it's annoying.
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Gabrielle Dubois
•Definitely not ignoring it! Just wanted to be prepared before I called. Thanks for the warning though!
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Amina Diallo
Has anyone successfully done this verification online? The letter mentions an online option but when I tried, it said I wasn't eligible. Wondering if its just me or if the online thing is a myth lol
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GamerGirl99
•I tried too and got the same message. Pretty sure the online option is about as real as my chances of winning the lottery 😂
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•It worked for me! But I think it depends on what info they already have on file for you. If anything seems off, they make you call in.
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