No IRS letters received - How to check tax return status?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to check on the status of my tax return but I haven't received any letters from the IRS. I'm not sure what to do next. Has anyone been in this situation before? What should I ask when I finally get through to an agent?
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Chloe Davis
I've been there before. Here's what you should do when you get an agent on the line: • Have your Social Security Number and tax return details ready • Clearly explain that you're calling to verify the status of your return • Ask if there are any issues delaying your return • Find out if they need any additional information from you • Get a timeline for when you can expect your return to be processed Hope this helps! Let us know how it goes.
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AstroAlpha
•This is great advice! I'd add: make sure to write down the name of the agent you speak with and get a reference number for the call if possible.
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Diego Chavez
•Solid tips. I'd also suggest asking if theres any way to expedite the process. Sometimes they can if you explain any financial hardship.
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Omar Farouk
•Thanks so much for this! I'll definitely use these points when I call. Fingers crossed I can get through soon 🤞
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Anastasia Smirnova
ugh good luck getting through to anyone. i've been trying for weeks and keep getting the 'high call volume' message 🙄
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Sean O'Brien
•Same here! It's so frustrating. I've started calling right when they open and that seems to help a little.
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Zara Shah
•Pro tip: I found a way 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. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/wkiD-dusWE0
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Luca Bianchi
•Wait, seriously? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?
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Zara Shah
•Yep, I know it sounds sketchy, but I swear it worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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GalacticGuardian
•Idk man, paying to talk to the IRS? Seems kinda sus 🤔
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Zara Shah
•I get the skepticism, but when you factor in the time and stress it saves, it was worth it for me. To each their own tho!
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Nia Harris
Have you tried checking the 'Where's My Refund' tool on the IRS website? Sometimes that can give you an update without having to call.
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Mateo Gonzalez
lol welcome to the club. been waiting on my return since february. irs is a joke 🤡
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Aisha Ali
•Preach! 🙌 I swear they're using carrier pigeons to process returns at this point
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Ethan Moore
•It's not a joke for those of us who need that money. Some compassion would be nice.
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Mateo Gonzalez
•@profile12 you're right, my bad. Just frustrated with the whole system tbh
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Yuki Nakamura
Have you considered reaching out to your local Taxpayer Advocate Service? They can sometimes help if you're having trouble getting info from the IRS directly.
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Omar Farouk
•I hadn't thought of that! Do you know how to contact them?
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Yuki Nakamura
•Sure! You can find your local office here: https://www.irs.gov/taxpayer-advocate Just be aware they usually only take cases where you're experiencing significant hardship.
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StarSurfer
Plot twist: what if the reason you haven't gotten any letters is because they lost your return? 😱 Happened to my cousin last year!
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Carmen Reyes
•omg don't even joke about that 😭 now i'm gonna be paranoid
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Andre Moreau
•Actually, this isn't as uncommon as you'd think. Always keep copies of EVERYTHING you send to the IRS, just in case.
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Zoe Christodoulou
Anyone else notice how the IRS is lightning fast when you owe them money, but slower than molasses when they owe you? 🙄💅
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Jamal Thompson
•Facts! They should have to pay us interest for these delays smh
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Mei Chen
•They actually do pay interest on late refunds! But it's not much...
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