Got IRS Letter 4883C/5071C for Identity Verification - Help!
Hey everyone, I just got this letter from the IRS about identity verification. It's either 4883C or 5071C, I can't remember which one exactly. Has anyone dealt with this before? I tried to verify online but ran into some account access issues. Now I'm not sure what to do next. Any advice on how to handle this over the phone or if there are other ways to verify my identity with the IRS? I'm kinda freaking out here!
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Carmen Lopez
Ugh, I've been there. It's a pain in the butt, but don't worry too much. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the number on the letter 2. Have your personal info ready (SSN, birth date, etc.) 3. Tell them you got the letter and couldn't verify online 4. They'll ask you some questions to verify your identity 5. Follow their instructions after that It might take a while, but it's pretty straightforward. Good luck!
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Yuki Ito
•Thanks so much! This is really helpful. Do you know how long the call usually takes? I'm worried about being on hold forever.
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Carmen Lopez
•No problem! It can vary, but expect to be on hold for at least 30-60 minutes. Bring a book or something to do while you wait lol
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AstroAdventurer
•30-60 minutes? You got lucky! I was on hold for over 2 hours last time I called the IRS. ðŸ˜
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Andre Dupont
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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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Andre Dupont
•Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of waiting. Totally worth the $20 imo
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Jamal Wilson
•I've used it before. It works, but feels kinda like cheating the system lol. Still, when you're desperate to talk to someone, it's a lifesaver.
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Mei Lin
make sure you have all your tax returns and W-2s handy when you call. They might ask for specific info from those documents to verify your identity.
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Liam Fitzgerald
am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous that the IRS cant figure out our identity without making us jump through hoops? 🙄 like, they already have all our info!
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GalacticGuru
•Preach! 🙌 The whole system is a joke. They know everything about us until it's time to help, then suddenly they need to verify every little detail. 🤡
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Amara Nnamani
•It's to protect us from identity theft, guys. Better safe than sorry!
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Giovanni Mancini
Pro tip: call early in the morning right when they open. You'll have a better chance of getting through quickly.
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Yuki Ito
•Thanks for the tip! What time do they usually open?
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Giovanni Mancini
•I think it's 7am Eastern, but double-check the letter to be sure. And np, hope it helps!
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Fatima Al-Suwaidi
Has anyone else noticed that the IRS website is always down for maintenance when you actually need to use it? It's like they're trolling us on purpose 😤
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Dylan Cooper
•omg yes! 💯 I swear they do it on purpose to make our lives miserable
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Sofia Morales
•Guys, cmon. They're probably just updating the site to make it more secure. Cut them some slack.
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StarSailor
whatever you do, DON'T ignore the letter. I made that mistake and it took months to sort out. Just bite the bullet and deal with it asap
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Dmitry Ivanov
I had to go through this last year. It's annoying but not as bad as it seems. Just be patient and polite with the IRS folks, they're just doing their job. You'll get through it!
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Yuki Ito
•That's reassuring, thanks! Did you have to provide any specific documents during the call?
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Dmitry Ivanov
•Nah, just had to answer some questions about my past tax returns and personal info. Make sure you have that stuff handy!
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