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Got IRS Letter 4883C - Need help verifying identity

Hey everyone, I just got this letter 4883C from the IRS and I need to verify it. Has anyone gone through this process before? What should I expect when I call them? I'm a bit nervous about dealing with the IRS directly.

Carmen Reyes

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Ugh, I got one of those letters too. It's a pain in the butt to deal with. Basically, they want you to prove your identity before they process your return. Be prepared to wait on hold FOREVER when you call.

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Andre Moreau

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For real tho, I was on hold for like 3 hours last time I had to call the IRS. It's ridiculous šŸ™„

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Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might get through faster.

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Carmen Reyes

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Good idea! I'll try that next time. Thx for the tip šŸ‘

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Mei Chen

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CosmicCadet

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How does it actually work? Do you have to give them your phone number?

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You just enter your phone number on their website, and they call you when they get an agent. It's pretty simple.

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Here's what you need to know about the 4883C letter: • It's sent when the IRS suspects potential identity theft • You'll need to verify your identity before they process your return • Have your previous year's tax return handy when you call • They might ask for other documents like W-2s or 1099s • Be patient, the process can take a while • Make sure you're calling the number listed on the letter Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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StarSurfer

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Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! It's really helpful. Do you know how long the whole process usually takes?

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It can vary, but typically it takes about 6-9 weeks after you verify your identity for them to process your return. Sometimes longer if they need additional info.

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lol welcome to the club 🤔 irs is a joke fr

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I went through this last year. It's not as scary as it seems. Just be honest and have all your docs ready. You got this! šŸ’Ŗ

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StarSurfer

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Thanks for the encouragement! I feel a bit better now.

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Anyone else think its weird that the IRS makes it so hard to give them our money? Like, shouldn't they WANT us to pay taxes? šŸ¤”

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Dylan Wright

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Bruh for real šŸ˜‚ It's like they're playing hard to get with our cash

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NebulaKnight

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Plot twist: the real identity theft was the IRS stealing our time all along 🤯

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