Need help verifying identity with IRS for taxes - what to expect and prepare?

I just went through this last month. Here's what you need to know: • Have your Social Security card ready • Bring your most recent tax return • Any IRS letters you've received • Be prepared to answer questions about past addresses and financial accounts • Ask the agent what specific documents they need • Find out how long the verification process will take • After verifying, ask when you can expect updates on your tax status Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

ugh, i went thru this last year and it was a NIGHTMARE 😫 took forEVER to get someone on the phone. good luck!

Pro tip: I found a way to get someone on the phone without the endless wait. 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/_kiP6q8DX5c

Anyone else feel like the IRS is purposely making this difficult? 🙄 It's like they WANT us to mess up our taxes.

Quick question - does anyone know if I can use my passport instead of my social security card for verification? I can't find my SS card anywhere 😬

LPT: While you're waiting on hold, go to the Social Security Administration website and request a replacement SS card. Might as well knock out two birds with one stone!

Is it just me or does anyone else feel like they're playing 20 questions with the IRS every time they call? 🤡 "What was the name of your first pet's veterinarian's cousin's favorite ice cream flavor?"

Heads up: If you filed your taxes electronically, make sure you have the exact AGI from last year's return. They always ask for it and it's a pain if you don't have it handy.

Anyone else think its wild that we have to jump through all these hoops just to pay our taxes? Like, take my money already! 😅