IRS payment mix-up: Accidentally paid 2022 taxes instead of 2021, how to fix?

I had a similar issue last year. Here's what I did: 1. Called the IRS (prepare to wait on hold for ages) 2. Explained the situation calmly 3. Asked them to reallocate the payment to the correct year 4. Got a confirmation number for the change They were actually pretty understanding. Just make sure you have all your payment details ready when you call.

Pro tip: call early in the morning right when they open. You'll have a better chance of getting through quickly.

Ugh, the IRS is such a pain to deal with. I swear they make everything complicated on purpose. Good luck getting through to a human!

I found a method to 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

Have you considered hiring a tax professional to handle this for you? Might be worth it to avoid the headache.

Anyone else feel like we need a complete overhaul of the tax system? This stuff shouldn't be so complicated 🤦‍♂️

Remember to stay calm when you call. The person on the other end is just doing their job. Being nice can go a long way in getting help!

Here's a script you can use when you call: "Hi, I received a notice about a payment discrepancy for my 2021 taxes. I accidentally paid for 2022 instead of 2021. Can you help me reallocate that payment to the correct year? The payment was made on [date] for [amount]. Can you confirm once it's corrected? Do I need to do anything else?" Just fill in your details and you should be good to go!

Have you tried using the IRS website to fix this? They might have an option to reallocate payments online. Worth checking before you spend hours on hold.

Oof, that's rough buddy. But don't worry, it happens more often than you'd think. When you get through to the IRS, just be honest and explain the situation. They deal with this kinda stuff all the time.

lol welcome to the "I messed up my taxes" club 🤡 We have jackets