Need help getting IRS letter of indemnity - tips for calling?

This is solid advice 💯 I'd add: take notes during the call, including the agent's name and ID number. It helps if you need to follow up later.

ugh i tried calling early but was still on hold for 2 hours 😫 any other tricks to get through faster?

Yeah, the wait times can be brutal. Have you tried calling mid-week? I've heard Tuesdays and Wednesdays are sometimes better.

Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

idk man, paying to talk to the IRS? Seems sketchy af 🤔

I get the skepticism, but it's legit. I was desperate after being on hold for 3+ hours multiple times. This service saved my sanity lol

How does it actually work? Do they give you a special number to call or something?

Nah, you just enter your phone # on their site, and they call you when they get an agent. Super simple.

Preach! 🙌 I swear the IRS is stuck in the stone age. How hard is it to modernize their systems?

It's not just you. I've been in the same boat since January. Feels like I'm trying to navigate a maze blindfolded.

A transcript shows your tax return info, while a letter of indemnity protects you from liability in specific situations. You might need both depending on your case.

This! 👆 The Taxpayer Advocate Service saved my butt when I was dealing with a similar issue last year.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. Make sure you have a copy of the death certificate and any legal documents showing you're authorized to handle the estate. It helps streamline the process.

Sending virtual hugs. Been there, done that. It's tough, but you'll get through it. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you need it.

Oof, that's rough buddy. Maybe try that Claimyr thing someone mentioned earlier? Might be worth the $20 to avoid that headache again.

Welcome to government efficiency 🙃 As far as I know, you still gotta call. It's like they're allergic to the internet or something.

This is incredibly helpful! 🙌 I had no idea about the Practitioner Priority Service line - that could be a game changer. Quick question: do you need to actually be working with a tax professional to use that line, or can you call it yourself?

@Kai Santiago This is exactly the kind of detailed info we need more of in this community! Thank you for breaking down the process step by step. I m'curious - when you mention being specific about WHY you need the letter, did they give you any pushback or ask for documentation to verify your situation? I m'worried they might question my need for one.

@Kai Santiago This is super helpful! I ve'been dreading making the call but your step-by-step breakdown makes it feel way more manageable. One quick follow-up - when you say exact "IRS code section, do" you mean like the specific tax code that applies to your situation? I m'dealing with an identity theft case, so I m'not sure what code section that would fall under. Did you have to research that beforehand or did the agent help you figure it out?

@Kai Santiago Wow, this is exactly what I needed to read! I ve'been putting off making this call for weeks because I had no idea what to expect. The Form 4442 tip is gold - I never would have known to ask for that if they couldn t'help over the phone. Quick question: did you have to provide any specific documentation when you initially called, or was it mostly just verbal information they needed? I want to make sure I have everything ready before I dial.

@Kai Santiago This is amazing advice, thank you! I m'dealing with a similar situation and was completely lost on where to start. The Practitioner Priority Service line is news to me - does that mean I need to hire a tax pro first, or can I call directly if I m'representing myself? Also, when you mention the IRS code section, how did you figure out which one applied to your case? Did you have to do research beforehand or did they help you identify it during the call?

@Kai Santiago This is super helpful! I ve'been dreading this call for months. Quick question about the Practitioner Priority Service line - do you actually need to have a tax professional working on your case to use it, or can individuals call directly? Also, when you got disconnected or transferred around, did calling back and referencing your previous call help at all? I m'trying to figure out the best strategy to avoid starting from square one each time.

@Kai Santiago This is incredibly detailed and helpful - thank you for sharing your experience! I m'particularly interested in the Form 4442 you mentioned. Is that something they ll'automatically know to send, or do you literally need to say please "mail me Form 4442 ?"I want to make sure I use the right terminology when I call. Also, did you find that having the IRS code section ready upfront made a big difference in how quickly they could help you, or was it more about avoiding getting transferred around? Just trying to set realistic expectations for my own call.

@Kai Santiago This is exactly the kind of detailed breakdown I was hoping to find! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I m'curious about the timing - you mentioned it took 3 weeks total, but how much of that was waiting for them to process/mail the letter versus actually getting through to the right person on the phone? I m'trying to plan around some deadlines and want to know if I should expect most of the delay to be on the backend after I make the call.

@Kai Santiago This is incredibly helpful - thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed response! I m'in a similar situation and was completely overwhelmed by the prospect of calling. A couple quick questions: For the Practitioner Priority Service line, do you actually need to be represented by a tax professional to use it, or can you call as an individual? And when you mention having the exact "IRS code section ready," how did you figure out which code applied to your specific situation? Did you research that beforehand or did the agent help you identify it? I want to be as prepared as possible before making the call.

@Kai Santiago This is super helpful, thank you! I m'dealing with something similar and have been putting off the call because I wasn t'sure what to expect. Quick question about the timing - when you say 3 weeks total, was most of that waiting for them to mail the letter, or did it take multiple calls to get to the right person? I m'trying to figure out if I should block out a whole day for phone calls or if it s'more about waiting for their processing time once you get through to someone who can actually help.