Help with IRS 5071C letter verification process - what to expect?
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with my 5071c letter from the IRS. Has anyone gone through the verification process for this? What should I expect when I call them? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated!
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve IRS 5071C letter verification, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4nFescBCR0
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Ravi Kapoor
Ugh, I just went through this nightmare last month. It's such a pain in the ass! Make sure you have ALL your documents ready before you call. They'll ask for stuff like your W-2s, 1099s, and any other income docs. Also, be prepared to wait on hold forever. 🙄
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Freya Nielsen
For real? How long did you have to wait? I've been trying to get through for days!
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Ravi Kapoor
I was on hold for like 2 hours before I finally got through to someone. It's ridiculous how understaffed they are.
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Omar Mahmoud
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. I got through in about 30 minutes that way.
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Chloe Harris
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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/bDXD2SD0gGk
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Diego Vargas
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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NeonNinja
Idk man, paying to talk to the IRS? Seems sketchy af 🤔
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Chloe Harris
I get the skepticism, but it seriously saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo.
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Anastasia Popov
Can you give more details about how it works? Do they just keep redialing until they get through?
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Chloe Harris
Yeah, basically. Their system navigates the phone tree and waits on hold. When a real person picks up, it calls you. Super simple.
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Sean Murphy
Make sure you're actually calling the right number! The 5071C letter should have the correct contact info. Don't fall for any scams claiming to be the IRS.
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Zara Khan
I went through this last year. Here's what to expect: 1. Long wait times (seriously, be patient) 2. They'll ask for personal info to verify your identity 3. You'll need to explain any discrepancies in your return 4. Have all your tax docs handy 5. Be polite! The person on the other end is just doing their job Good luck!
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CosmicVoyager
Thank you so much for breaking it down like this! Really helps me know what to expect. 🙏
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Luca Ferrari
This is solid advice. I'd add: take notes during the call. Sometimes they give you a lot of info and it's easy to forget details.
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Nia Davis
am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy we gotta jump thru all these hoops just to pay our taxes? the system is so broken smh
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Mateo Martinez
Preach! 🙌 It's a total clown show. We need serious tax reform in this country.
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QuantumQueen
For real tho. Other countries just send you a bill, why can't we do that?
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Aisha Rahman
Quick question - does anyone know if this affects your refund timeline? I'm still waiting on mine and now I got this letter... 😩
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Ethan Wilson
Unfortunately, yeah. Your refund is basically on hold until you complete the verification process. It sucks, but that's how it goes.
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Aisha Rahman
Aw man, that's what I was afraid of. Guess I better get on this ASAP. Thanks for the info!
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Yuki Sato
LPT: If you're having trouble getting through on the phone, try contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help move things along.
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Carmen Flores
Anyone else feel like theyre drowning in paperwork? 😵💫 Between this and my student loans, I'm bout ready to yeet myself into the sun lmao
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Andre Dubois
Mood. 💯 Adulting is overrated fr
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CyberSamurai
Have you tried turning yourself off and on again? Works for my computer 🤣
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