IRS Identity Verification Letter Never Arrived - What Now?
Hey everyone, I'm having an issue with the IRS. They told me they sent a letter for identity verification, but I never received it. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve IRS identity verification letter issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQbshCfhH_E
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LilMama23
Ugh, dealing with the IRS is such a pain. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried calling them to request another letter? It might take forever to get through, but it's worth a shot.
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Aisha Patel
Thanks for the suggestion. I've been trying to call, but the wait times are insane. Any tips on getting through?
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LilMama23
Honestly, patience is key. Try calling early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Sometimes those hours are less busy. Good luck!
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Dmitri Volkov
Pro tip: use a phone tree navigator app. It can help you skip through the menu options faster. Saved me tons of time!
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Gabrielle Dubois
I found a method to get someone on the phone. 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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Tyrone Johnson
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this service? Is it legit?
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Ingrid Larsson
20 bucks? Idk man, seems kinda steep just to talk to someone ๐ค
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Gabrielle Dubois
I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo. Give it a shot if you're really stuck!
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Carlos Mendoza
Have you checked your mail forwarding settings with USPS? Sometimes important letters get lost in the shuffle if you've moved recently.
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Zainab Mahmoud
This happened to me last year. Here's what I did: 1. Checked my address on file with the IRS (you can do this online) 2. Called the IRS Identity Verification hotline (different from the main number) 3. Explained the situation and requested a new letter 4. They were able to verify my identity over the phone It took some time, but I got it sorted out. Don't give up!
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Aisha Patel
Wow, thank you so much for the detailed steps! I'll definitely try this approach. Did you have to provide any specific documents during the call?
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Zainab Mahmoud
They asked for my SSN, date of birth, and some info from my last filed tax return. Make sure you have that handy when you call!
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Ava Williams
lmao the IRS is such a joke ๐คก they expect us to jump through hoops just to prove were real people. maybe if they fixed there broken system we wouldnt have these problems ๐
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Raj Gupta
Preach! ๐ The whole system needs an overhaul. It's 2023, why can't we just do everything online?
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Lena Mรผller
Have you tried checking your IRS online account? Sometimes they post notices there even if you don't receive the physical letter. Worth a shot!
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TechNinja
I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting for a letter for months now. Starting to think carrier pigeons would be more reliable than the IRS at this point ๐
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Keisha Thompson
LOL carrier pigeons ๐ฏ Maybe we should suggest that at the next town hall meeting
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Paolo Bianchi
PSA: If anyone else is dealing with this issue, make sure you're not falling for any scams. The IRS will never ask for personal info via email or text. Always verify through official channels!
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Yara Assad
Good point! I got a sketchy email claiming to be from the IRS last week. Almost fell for it ๐
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