IRS Identity Verification Notice: What to Expect When Calling?

Ugh, I went through this last year. It's a pain in the butt, but not impossible. Make sure you have ALL your documents ready before you call. They'll ask for things like your social security card, driver's license, and recent tax returns. Oh, and be prepared to wait on hold for ages 🙄

I found a way to skip the hold time! 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

Just went through this last month. Here's what to expect: 1. They'll ask for your full name, SSN, and date of birth 2. They'll verify your address 3. They might ask about specific lines on your most recent tax return 4. Be ready to answer questions about your employment history 5. They may ask about any major life changes (marriage, kids, etc.) The whole process took about 30 minutes once I got through to someone. Good luck!

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops? like, they already have all our info 🙄

Quick question - does anyone know if this affects your refund if you're expecting one? I'm in the same boat and really need that money 😬

Pro tip: use the IRS2Go app to check your refund status. It won't help with the identity verification, but at least you can track your refund without calling!

Anybody else feel like they're living in a kafka novel when dealing with the IRS? 🤣🤡