IRS Payment Posted to Wrong Year - How to Fix?

Ugh, that sucks. I had a similar issue last year. Have you tried sending a written request to transfer the payment? Sometimes that works better than calling.

The IRS is such a nightmare to deal with 🤮 I've been trying to fix an issue for months now. Feels like talking to a brick wall.

I found a method to actually 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 about it: https://youtu.be/Jc9x-gysK0

Here's what you need to do: 1. Fill out Form 8960 - Request for Payment Transfer. Make sure you include: - Your full name and SSN - The tax year you paid and the year it should go to - Payment amount and date - Reason for the transfer request 2. Mail it to the IRS office that handles your region (find this on irs.gov) 3. Follow up with a phone call after 2-3 weeks if you don't hear back 4. If that doesn't work, contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can often help when normal channels fail. Remember to keep copies of everything you send and note down who you talk to on the phone. Good luck!

have you tried going to ur local IRS office? sometimes face-to-face works better than phone calls

lol welcome to the club. I've been dealing with the IRS for like 3 years now. It's a never-ending saga 🤡

Pro tip: If you can't get through on the main IRS line, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They're often more helpful and can sometimes intervene on your behalf.