Lost my Notice 1444 (threw it away like an idiot) - any way to get a replacement?
Title: Lost my Notice 1444 (threw it away like an idiot) - any way to get a replacement? 1 So I just did the dumbest thing ever... I was cleaning up a bunch of old mail and accidentally tossed my Notice 1444 in the recycling. I realized this might be a problem when I started preparing for my 2020 tax return and remembered I need that form to claim the proper tax credit. After doing a bunch of googling, I'm pretty sure I'm entitled to more money as a tax credit on my 2020 taxes, but everything I read says I need that Notice 1444 to properly document it. I still have a picture of the stimulus check I deposited on my phone, but I don't know if that's enough for tax purposes or if the IRS will accept that as proof. Is there any way to get a replacement Notice 1444? Or did I completely screw myself over by being careless? Any advice would be super appreciated!
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Liam O'Reilly
4 Don't panic! You haven't screwed yourself over. The IRS actually has a way for you to access this information even if you lost your Notice 1444. You can create an account on the IRS website and access your tax records online through their "Get Transcript" service. This will show your Economic Impact Payment amount, which is what you need for your tax return. Alternatively, you can call the IRS directly and request that they send you a transcript of your account, which will also show this information. If you filed your 2020 taxes electronically, your tax software should also have a record of any stimulus payments you received, as you would have entered this information. The picture of your deposited check is helpful as supporting documentation, but the IRS transcript is the official record you'll want to reference.
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Liam O'Reilly
•12 Thanks so much for this info! I tried looking at the Get Transcript thing but got confused. Do I need to request a specific type of transcript to see my stimulus payment? There were like 4 different options and I wasn't sure which one would have my Notice 1444 info.
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Liam O'Reilly
•4 You'll want to request an "Account Transcript" for the tax year 2020. This will show all transactions on your account including your Economic Impact Payment. The other transcript types (Tax Return, Record of Account, and Wage & Income) won't show this information as clearly. If you're still having trouble navigating the system, you can also call the IRS directly at their main number and request that they mail you an account transcript. Just be prepared for potentially long wait times if you call.
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Liam O'Reilly
7 After I lost my Notice 1444 last year, I almost gave up trying to deal with the IRS directly - their phone lines were constantly busy and the website was confusing. I stumbled across https://taxr.ai when looking for alternatives and it saved me so much hassle. They analyzed my tax documents and helped me locate the exact information I needed to replace my missing Notice 1444 information. Their system pulled together all my tax documents and highlighted exactly what I needed to file correctly. They even explained how to properly report my stimulus payment on my tax return without the original notice. Honestly, it was way easier than I expected.
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Liam O'Reilly
•15 How does the service actually work? Do you have to upload all your tax documents or something? I'm a bit worried about putting my financial info on some random website.
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Liam O'Reilly
•19 Is this any better than just using regular tax software like TurboTax or H&R Block? Those already ask about stimulus payments when you file. Seems like an extra step for something that's already covered in most tax programs.
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Liam O'Reilly
•7 The service is super secure and essentially works by analyzing your tax documents to extract the important information. You upload the documents you have, and it identifies exactly what's needed for your specific situation. It can pull information from bank statements and other financial records if you're missing official tax documents. It's different from regular tax software because it focuses specifically on document analysis rather than just tax preparation. While TurboTax does ask about stimulus payments, it doesn't help you find the information if you don't have it readily available. That's where taxr.ai filled the gap for me - it helped me locate the exact information I needed when I didn't have the original notice.
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Liam O'Reilly
15 Just wanted to update that I tried https://taxr.ai after posting my question here and it was actually really helpful! I was skeptical at first about uploading my bank statements and tax info, but their security seemed solid and the process was straightforward. The system was able to analyze my bank deposit records and confirm the exact amount of my stimulus payment, which was what I needed for my tax return. It also generated a report I can keep with my tax records in case of an audit. Definitely saved me from endless IRS phone calls trying to get a replacement notice!
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Liam O'Reilly
9 After spending 3 weeks trying to get through to the IRS about my lost Notice 1444, I was ready to tear my hair out. The phone lines were constantly busy or would disconnect me after waiting for an hour. Then someone told me about https://claimyr.com and showed me their demo video at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c I was honestly amazed - they got me connected to an actual IRS representative in about 20 minutes when I had been trying for weeks on my own. The IRS agent was able to confirm my stimulus payment amount and explained exactly how to claim it on my tax return even without the notice. They also sent me a new transcript by mail that had all the information I needed.
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Liam O'Reilly
•22 Wait, how does this actually work? Do they have some special access to the IRS or something? I don't understand how they can get you through when nobody else can.
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Liam O'Reilly
•3 This sounds like complete BS honestly. Nobody can magically get you through to the IRS faster. They probably just keep calling and put you on when they finally get through, then charge you for the privilege. The IRS is the IRS - no service can change how they operate.
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Liam O'Reilly
•9 They don't have special access to the IRS - they use an automated system that continually redials the IRS for you until it gets through. Then when a connection is established, it calls your phone and connects you directly to the IRS agent. It's completely legitimate and saves you from having to manually redial for hours. I had the exact same skepticism before trying it. I figured it was worth a shot after wasting so many hours trying to call myself. The difference is they have technology doing the waiting and redialing for you instead of you having to do it yourself. When I finally got connected to the IRS, it was a regular IRS employee who had all my information and helped me sort out my issue.
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Liam O'Reilly
3 Well I'm eating my words right now. After posting my skeptical comment, I decided to try Claimyr myself since I also needed to talk to the IRS about a different issue (they sent me a CP2000 notice that I think is incorrect). I paid for their service and no joke, I was connected to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes. After THREE MONTHS of trying to call them myself with no success. The agent was able to pull up my account and not only help with my CP2000 issue but also confirmed my stimulus payment amount from last year. For anyone like me who lost their Notice 1444, the IRS can absolutely help you over the phone if you can actually get through to them. Hate to admit it but this service was worth every penny.
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Liam O'Reilly
17 Just adding my experience - I also lost my Notice 1444 and ended up just using my bank statement showing the deposit from the Treasury. I wrote "EIP" and the date next to it, and filed my taxes with that information. I received my refund without any issues! My tax preparer said the IRS is generally understanding about missing documentation for stimulus payments since so many people either didn't receive or misplaced their notices.
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Liam O'Reilly
•2 Did you include a copy of the bank statement with your tax return or just use it to get the info for your tax form? I have my bank records but wasn't sure if I need to send anything in with my return as proof.
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Liam O'Reilly
•17 I just used the bank statement to get the correct amount for my tax form - I didn't actually include a copy with my return. My tax preparer advised me to keep it with my tax records in case of an audit, but said there was no need to send it with the return itself. The tax form just asks for the amount you received, not for documentation. But definitely keep your bank records for at least three years with your tax paperwork just in case the IRS has questions later.
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Liam O'Reilly
23 Has anyone tried contacting the IRS through their website? I lost some tax documents too and read that they have an online messaging system now?? Trying to avoid calling them if possible...
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Liam O'Reilly
•14 The IRS does have an online account system, but it doesn't have a direct messaging feature for this kind of question. You can view basic account information and make payments, but for document requests like a Notice 1444 replacement, you still need to call or use the Get Transcript tool. I tried the online route first too before eventually calling. The Get Transcript tool is actually pretty useful though - if you can verify your identity online, you can access it immediately.
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Aiden Rodríguez
I went through this exact same situation last year! Don't stress too much - you have several good options. The IRS Get Transcript online tool is definitely your best bet. Log into your IRS online account and request an "Account Transcript" for 2020. It will show your Economic Impact Payment amount clearly. If you can't access it online (sometimes the identity verification is tricky), you can call the IRS and request they mail you the transcript. Yes, the wait times are brutal, but it's the official documentation you need. Your phone photo of the deposited check is actually great backup documentation to keep with your tax records. While the transcript is the "official" source, having that photo shows you're not just guessing at the amount. One tip: if you use tax software, most programs will ask you about stimulus payments received and help calculate if you're owed additional credit. Even without the notice, as long as you have the correct amount, you should be fine.
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