IRS hung up on me after identity verification - still no refund movement. Help!
I just got off the phone with the IRS and I'm so frustrated. I verified my identity and updated my tax return status, but there's still no movement on my refund. The representative was no help at all and ended up hanging up on me. Has anyone else dealt with this? What should I do next?
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StormChaser
Ugh, that sucks! I've been dealing with the same issue for months now. It's like they're purposely making it difficult for us to get our refunds. Have you tried calling back and speaking to a different rep?
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Sofia Gomez
I tried calling back but the wait times are insane. I was on hold for over 2 hours before I got disconnected. It's so frustrating!
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Dmitry Petrov
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have better luck getting through and talking to someone who isn't burnt out from a long day of calls.
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Sofia Gomez
Thanks for the advice! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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LunarEclipse
Here's what you need to do: 1. Check your transcript online: Go to the IRS website and access your tax transcript. This can give you more info about what's going on with your return. 2. File Form 911: If you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay, file a Taxpayer Advocate Form 911. 3. Contact your local Taxpayer Advocate Service: They can sometimes help push things along. 4. Reach out to your congressperson: Believe it or not, they can sometimes intervene on your behalf. 5. Be persistent: Keep calling and documenting every interaction. Remember, the IRS is dealing with a huge backlog, so patience is key. But don't let them forget about you either!
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Sofia Gomez
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Yara Khalil
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Keisha Brown
have u tried checkin ur status online? sometimes the website has more up-to-date info than the reps on the phone
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Paolo Esposito
The IRS is a joke. They take our money no problem but when it comes to giving refunds, suddenly everything moves at a snail's pace. It's ridiculous! 🤬
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Amina Toure
Preach! 🙌 It's like they're playing keep-away with our money.
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Oliver Weber
To be fair, they're super understaffed and dealing with millions of returns. But yeah, it still sucks for us.
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FireflyDreams
I'm in the same boat. Verified my identity months ago and still nothing. Starting to wonder if I'll ever see that refund 😩
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Sofia Gomez
Ugh, it's so disheartening to hear others are stuck too. Hope we all get our refunds soon!
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Natasha Kuznetsova
Have you checked if there were any errors on your return? Sometimes even a small mistake can hold things up for months.
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Sofia Gomez
I double-checked everything and it all looks correct. But maybe I missed something? How would I know if there's an error?
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Natasha Kuznetsova
You can try ordering a tax transcript online. It might show if there are any discrepancies or if the IRS made adjustments to your return.
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Javier Morales
lol welcome to the club. been waiting on my refund since february. irs is a clown show 🤡
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Emma Anderson
This might sound crazy, but have you tried faxing them? I read somewhere that sometimes faxing your inquiry can get a faster response than calling or mailing.
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Malik Thompson
What year is it, 1995? 😂 But for real, if it works, it works!
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Sofia Gomez
Honestly, at this point I'm willing to try anything. Do you know what number to fax?
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Isabella Ferreira
Guys, I hate to be that person, but have you considered that maybe they found an issue with your return? Sometimes no news isn't good news with the IRS.
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Sofia Gomez
I hope not, but you might be right. How would I find out if there's an issue they haven't told me about?
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Isabella Ferreira
Check your mail carefully. They usually send notices if there's a problem. Also, check your online account on the IRS website for any messages.
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