Need help verifying IRS tax return - any tips to get through?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with the IRS. I need to verify my tax return but I'm not sure how to go about it. Has anyone gone through this process recently? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
21 comments
Join the conversation
Aidan Hudson
Ugh, dealing with the IRS is always a headache. I had to verify my return last year and it was a nightmare. Spent hours on hold just to get transferred to another department. Good luck!
0 coins
Zoe Wang
•Same here! It's like they purposely make it difficult. I swear the hold music is designed to drive us insane 🤯
0 coins
Connor Richards
•Pro tip: call early in the morning right when they open. You might have better luck getting through.
0 coins
Aidan Hudson
•Thanks for the tip! I'll def try that next time. Anything to avoid that dreaded hold music lol
0 coins
Grace Durand
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 the link: https://www.claimyr.com
0 coins
Steven Adams
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
0 coins
Alice Fleming
•Is it really worth $20 tho? Seems kinda steep for just a phone call.
0 coins
Grace Durand
•I get the skepticism, but for me it was worth every penny. Saved me hours of frustration and lost productivity. Plus, I actually got my issue resolved!
0 coins
Hassan Khoury
•Just tried it and it actually worked! Got through to an agent in about 30 minutes without having to sit on hold myself. 10/10 would recommend 👍
0 coins
Victoria Stark
Here's what you need to do to verify your tax return: 1. Gather all necessary documents (W-2s, 1099s, etc.) 2. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 3. Be prepared to answer security questions 4. Explain that you need to verify your return 5. Follow the agent's instructions Remember to be patient and polite. The agents are usually helpful if you're nice to them. Good luck!
0 coins
Lucy Lam
•Thank you so much for this detailed breakdown! It's really helpful to have a step-by-step guide. Did you go through this process yourself?
0 coins
Victoria Stark
•Yep, went through it last month. It's not fun, but it's doable. Just make sure you have plenty of time and all your docs ready. And maybe some coffee ☕
0 coins
Benjamin Kim
anyone else feel like the whole tax system is rigged against us regular folks? 🤔 like, why do we even have to go thru all this hassle?
0 coins
Samantha Howard
•Preach! 🙌 It's all a game to keep us confused and frustrated. Big corporations get away with paying nothing while we're left jumping through hoops.
0 coins
Megan D'Acosta
•Let's not get political here. OP just needs help with their specific situation.
0 coins
Sarah Ali
Have you tried using the IRS website? They have a section for verifying your identity online. Might save you some time on the phone.
0 coins
Ryan Vasquez
Whatever you do, DON'T fall for any scams. There are a lot of people out there pretending to be the IRS. Always initiate contact yourself using official channels.
0 coins
Avery Saint
•This! 💯 My aunt almost got scammed last year. These creeps are getting smarter all the time.
0 coins
Taylor Chen
im in the same boat rn. been trying to get this sorted for weeks. feels like im just spinning my wheels. anyone know if theres a way to expedite the process?
0 coins
Keith Davidson
•Have you tried reaching out to your local taxpayer advocate? They can sometimes help move things along.
0 coins
Taylor Chen
•hadnt even heard of that tbh. ill look into it, thx!
0 coins