IRS Identity Verification Notice 4883C - What to expect and how to get through?

Ugh, I got one of those last year. It's a pain in the butt, but you gotta deal with it or they might hold up your refund. Make sure you have all your documents ready when you call - they'll ask for a bunch of info to verify your identity.

Good luck getting through to anyone at the IRS 🙄 I spent HOURS on hold last time I had to call them. It's ridiculous how understaffed they are.

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/bDXD2SD0gGk

Here's what you need to know about the IRS Identity Verification Notice 4883C: • It's a legitimate notice from the IRS to verify your identity • You MUST respond, or your tax return processing will be delayed • Call the toll-free number provided on the notice • Have your prior year tax return, current year tax return, and the 4883C letter with you • They'll ask personal questions to verify your identity • Be prepared to answer questions about your employment, filing status, dependents, etc. • The whole process usually takes about 15-30 minutes once you get through Pro tip: Call early in the morning or late in the evening for shorter wait times. And definitely consider using a service like the one mentioned above to avoid the hold time altogether. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks its crazy that the IRS makes it so hard to talk to them? like, they want our money but we cant even get ahold of them 🤡

Has anyone tried faxing instead of calling? I heard sometimes that's faster, but idk where to even find a fax machine these days lol

Just dealt with this last month. Here's a pro tip: when you call, immediately ask for a callback instead of waiting on hold. They'll take your number and call you back when an agent is available. Saved me a ton of time!

Anyone else feel like the IRS is stuck in the stone age? You'd think they'd have a better system for identity verification by now. Maybe use blockchain or something idk

PSA: Be careful of scams! Make sure you're calling the official IRS number on the notice. There are a lot of scammers out there trying to take advantage of people dealing with these notices.

Just want to add that when I went through this process, the IRS agent was actually pretty helpful once I got through. They walked me through each step and were patient with my questions. The whole thing took about 20 minutes, and my refund was released within a week after the call. Don't stress too much about it - it's really just a routine security check. The hardest part is honestly just getting someone on the phone!