Need help with IRS identity verification and understanding tax transcript - any tips?
Hey everyone, I'm having some issues with the IRS and could use some advice. I need to verify my identity and understand my tax transcript better. Has anyone gone through this process recently? What should I expect when I call them? Any tips on how to prepare or what documents I should have ready? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and would appreciate any help!
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Luca Romano
I went through this last year. Here's what you need to do: • Gather all your important docs: ID, Social Security card, and any letters from the IRS • Have your tax transcript ready to go • When you call, be clear about needing help with identity verification • Ask them to walk you through resolving the verification issues • Don't be afraid to ask for explanations on confusing transaction codes in your transcript After the call, make sure to follow their instructions carefully. Good luck!
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Nia Jackson
•This is really helpful, thanks! Did you have any trouble getting through to an actual person?
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Luca Romano
•Oh man, getting through was a nightmare 😫 I was on hold for hours. But once I got someone, they were pretty helpful.
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Mateo Hernandez
•Pro tip: call right when they open. You'll have a better chance of getting through quickly.
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CosmicCruiser
ugh the IRS is such a pain to deal with. i've been trying to get my identity verified for months now. good luck, OP!
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Zara Rashid
•Months?! 😱 That's insane. What's been holding it up for so long?
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CosmicCruiser
•They keep saying they need more documentation, but then when I send it, they say they never received it. It's like playing phone tag with a brick wall 🤦♂️
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Aisha Khan
I found a way to get someone on the phone without waiting for hours. 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 explaining it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
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Ethan Taylor
•Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Yuki Ito
•I'm skeptical. How do we know this isn't just some scam?
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Aisha Khan
•I get the skepticism, but I've used it twice now. It's legit. Saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Carmen Lopez
•Can confirm, it works. Used it last week to talk to the IRS. Bit pricey but beats wasting a whole day on hold.
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Andre Dupont
Anyone else feel like the IRS purposely makes this stuff confusing? 🙄 It's like they WANT us to mess up.
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QuantumQuasar
•Preach! 🙌 I swear they use some kind of secret language in those transcripts.
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Zoe Papanikolaou
•Nah, it's not on purpose. They're just underfunded and understaffed. Still sucks for us tho
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Jamal Wilson
Hey OP, have you tried using the IRS2Go app? It can sometimes help with identity verification stuff without having to call.
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Mei Lin
I had to do this last month. The key is patience and persistence. Don't let them rush you off the phone until you understand everything. And write EVERYTHING down!
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Zara Rashid
•Good advice, thanks! Did you find any specific questions particularly helpful to ask?
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Mei Lin
•Yeah, ask them to explain each code on your transcript. Also, get the name and ID number of who you talk to. Makes follow-ups easier if needed.
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Liam Fitzgerald
lol good luck. i've been trying to verify my identity with them for 3 months. might as well be talking to a brick wall 🧱🤣
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Amara Nnamani
Has anyone tried using a tax advocate service? I've heard they can sometimes help navigate these issues.
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Giovanni Mancini
•I used one last year. They were helpful but it still took forever. Better than going it alone tho
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NebulaNinja
•How much did that cost? I'm already broke from paying my taxes 😭
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Giovanni Mancini
•Some are free! Look up Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) in your area.
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