IRS Identity Verification Letter: What to Expect and How to Prepare

I found a way to solve IRS identity verification issues, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiPYfQ5TqHk

lol welcome to the club. irs is a joke these days. good luck getting anyone on the phone 🤡

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Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to prove were not committing fraud? The system is broken, man. 😤

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Yeah, I got one of those letters last year. Don't worry too much, it's pretty standard procedure. They just want to make sure you are who you say you are. Make sure you have your ID, social security card, and the letter they sent you. They might ask for some other stuff too, like a utility bill or something to prove your address.

Anyone else find it ironic that the IRS, which has all our info already, is asking us to prove who we are? Like, shouldn't they know this already? 🤔

Pro tip: if you cant get through on the main line, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help with identity verification issues and the wait times are usually shorter.

I went through this a few months ago. It's not as bad as it sounds! Just make sure you have all your ducks in a row before the call. They'll probably ask you some questions about your past tax returns too, so maybe have those handy if you can.

I swear, dealing with the IRS is like playing a game where the rules keep changing and nobody tells you. 🎲🤷‍♂️

Hey OP, just a heads up - make sure you're calling the number directly from the letter they sent you. There are a lot of scams out there trying to take advantage of this situation. Stay safe!

Has anyone else noticed that these verification requests seem to be happening more often lately? I wonder if there's been an increase in fraud attempts or something.

Ugh, the IRS is such a pain. I had to do this last year and it took FOREVER to get someone on the phone. Good luck, OP. You're gonna need it. 🙄

PROTIP: If you have any tax documents from previous years, bring those too. Sometimes they ask random questions from old returns to verify your identity. Better to have too much info than not enough!

Here's what you need to know about IRS identity verification... 1. Don't panic! This is a routine procedure to protect against fraud. 2. Have these documents ready: - Government-issued photo ID - Social Security card or ITIN letter - The IRS letter you received - A copy of the tax return in question (if applicable) - Proof of address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) 3. Be prepared to answer questions about: - Previous addresses - Past employers - Details from recent tax returns 4. The call usually takes about 15-30 minutes. 5. If you can't verify over the phone, you may need to schedule an in-person appointment. Remember, the IRS agent is there to help you. Just be honest and have your info ready. Good luck!

Just went thru this last month. It was actually pretty painless once I got someone on the phone. Took maybe 20 mins tops. You got this, OP!

Quick question - does anyone know if this identity verification thing affects your refund if you're expecting one? Like, will they hold it until you verify?