IRS Identity Verification Issues - Need Help!
Hey everyone, I'm having some trouble with identity verification. Has anyone else run into issues with this process? I'm not sure what to do next and could really use some advice.
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Isabella Costa
Ugh, identity verification is such a pain! I had to go through it recently too. What specific problem are you having? Is it with the IRS or somewhere else?
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Malik Jackson
ā¢It's with the IRS. I'm trying to verify my identity but I'm not sure what documents I need or how to proceed.
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Isabella Costa
ā¢Ah gotcha. For the IRS, you'll probably need your Social Security card, a valid government ID like a driver's license, and maybe some tax documents from previous years. Have you tried using their online verification system?
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Malik Jackson
ā¢I tried the online system but it kept giving me errors. I think I might need to call them directly.
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Isabella Costa
ā¢Oof, calling the IRS is like entering the 9th circle of hell. Good luck with that! š
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StarSurfer
I found a way to actually get someone on the phone at the IRS. 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/bDXD2SD0gGk
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Ravi Malhotra
ā¢Wow, that sounds too good to be true. Does it really work? How long did you have to wait?
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StarSurfer
ā¢It really does work! I was skeptical at first too, but I was desperate. I only had to wait about 15 minutes after they connected me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Freya Christensen
ā¢Idk man, paying to talk to the IRS seems sketchy. Isn't there a free way to do this?
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StarSurfer
ā¢I get the skepticism, but after spending days trying to get through, $20 was worth it for me. You can always try the free methods first, but this is a good backup if you're stuck.
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Omar Hassan
Identity verification with the IRS can be a real headache. Here's what I've learned from my experience: ā¢ First, gather all your documents: Social Security card, valid photo ID, and tax returns from the last 3 years. ā¢ Try the online Identity Verification Service on the IRS website first. ā¢ If that fails, you'll need to call them at 1-800-830-5084. ā¢ Be prepared for long wait times ā call early in the morning if possible. ā¢ When you get through, ask for a 'Taxpayer Protection Program' specialist. ā¢ They might ask you to verify info from your previous tax returns, so have those handy. ā¢ If you can't verify over the phone, you may need to schedule an in-person appointment at a local IRS office. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Chloe Robinson
lmao good luck getting anyone on the phone at the IRS š¤” I've been trying for weeks!
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Diego Chavez
ā¢Same here š It's like they don't want us to succeed
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NeonNebula
ā¢Have you guys tried calling right when they open? I heard that's the best time to get through.
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Chloe Robinson
ā¢Tried that, still no luck. Maybe I should just give up and become a hermit in the woods š²šļø
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Anastasia Kozlov
I had to go thru this last year. its a total nightmare but hang in there! make sure you have ALL your docs ready before you call, cuz if you miss even one thing theyll make you start over š«
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Sean Kelly
Has anyone else noticed that the IRS website is always "under maintenance" when you need it most? š It's like they're trolling us on purpose!
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Zara Mirza
ā¢OMG YES! šÆ I swear they do it just to mess with us. Probably laughing at us poor souls trying to verify our identities while they sip margaritas or somethin
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Luca Russo
ā¢Guys, let's not assume malice. The IRS is dealing with millions of taxpayers. Their systems are probably just overloaded.
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Sean Kelly
ā¢Found the IRS employee šš
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Nia Harris
Pro tip: If you're having trouble with the online system, try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes that can solve weird tech issues with the IRS site.
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GalaxyGazer
Anyone else feel like we need a support group for people dealing with IRS identity verification? š We could call it "IRS Survivors Anonymous" or something
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Mateo Sanchez
ā¢LOL sign me up! I'll bring the coffee and donuts to the first meeting š©ā
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Aisha Mahmood
ā¢Can we make t-shirts? "I survived IRS identity verification and all I got was this lousy t-shirt" š
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Ethan Moore
Serious question: has anyone successfully completed the identity verification process without wanting to pull their hair out? Asking for a friend (the friend is me, I'm losing it) š
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