Need IRS to send Letter of Indemnity to bank - Help!

Ugh, dealing with the IRS is always a headache. I had to get something similar done last year. Here's what worked for me: • Gather all your account info (both IRS and bank) • Call the IRS and explain clearly what you need • Be prepared to wait on hold FOREVER • Follow up with your bank to make sure they got it Good luck, OP! You're gonna need it 😅

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have you tried faxing the request? Sometimes old school methods work better with government agencies 🤷‍♂️

Oof, letters of indemnity are a pain. Make sure you specify EXACTLY what you need it for when you talk to the IRS. They messed mine up twice before getting it right 🤦‍♀️

why does your bank need a letter of indemnity from the IRS? thats kinda sus tbh

Pro tip: if you can't get through on the main IRS line, try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They might be able to help or at least point you in the right direction.

am i the only 1 who thinks its ridiculous we gotta jump through all these hoops just to get a simple letter? the system is broken af 😤

Whatever you do, DON'T mention anything about audits or past due taxes when you call. Stick to the letter of indemnity request only. Trust me on this one 😅

Hey OP, just curious - how long have you been trying to get this sorted? I'm in a similar boat and wondering how long I'm gonna be treading water 🏊‍♂️

Based on my experience, here's what I'd recommend for getting that Letter of Indemnity: 1. **Call early in the morning** (like 7-8 AM) - wait times are usually shorter 2. **Have your EIN/SSN ready** plus the exact bank routing/account info 3. **Be super specific** about what the letter needs to say - the IRS reps aren't mind readers 4. **Get a case number** for your request so you can reference it in follow-ups Also, some banks have specific forms they want the IRS to use, so check with your bank first about their requirements. Saved me a lot of back-and-forth when I had to do this for a business account issue. The whole process took about 2-3 weeks for me, but that was with one revision needed. Good luck! 🤞