Tax Advocate told me to call IRS but didn't specify why - What should I expect?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. My tax advocate told me to call the IRS, but I'm not sure what specific problem they were referring to. Has anyone else been in this situation? What should I expect when I finally get through to them? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Zara Khan
Ugh, dealing with the IRS is always a headache. Did your tax advocate give you any paperwork or reference numbers to mention when you call? That might help narrow down the issue.
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Sean Fitzgerald
•No, they didn't give me any paperwork or reference numbers. That's why I'm so confused about what to say when I finally get through 😓
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MoonlightSonata
•Yikes, that's rough. Maybe try calling your tax advocate back and asking for more details before you waste time on hold with the IRS?
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Sean Fitzgerald
•That's a good idea, I'll give that a shot. Thanks!
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Mateo Gonzalez
I've been there before. It's frustrating when you don't have all the info. Here's what I'd suggest: 1. Call your tax advocate back and ask for specifics 2. If you can't reach them, gather all your recent tax documents 3. When you call the IRS, explain that your advocate told you to call but didn't give details 4. Be prepared to answer questions about your recent tax history Hope this helps! Good luck dealing with the bureaucracy 🙄
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Sean Fitzgerald
•Thank you so much for the detailed advice! I'll definitely follow these steps. Fingers crossed it goes smoothly 🤞
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Nia Williams
•This is solid advice. I'd add: take notes during the call. You might need to reference the convo later.
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Luca Ricci
lol welcome to the wonderful world of tax hell 🔥 ive been stuck in this loop for months. tax advocate says call irs, irs says talk to advocate. its a circus 🤡
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Aisha Mohammed
•Omg same! It's like they're playing hot potato with our problems 😂😭
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Sean Fitzgerald
•Oh no, that sounds awful! I hope I don't end up in the same boat 😰
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Ethan Campbell
Hey, I found a way to actually 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
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Yuki Watanabe
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Ethan Campbell
•Yeah, it's legit. I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of hold time. Worth every penny imo.
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Carmen Sanchez
•I've used it twice now. It's a game changer if you value your time.
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Andre Dupont
Pro tip: call early in the morning right when they open. You'll have a better chance of getting through quickly.
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Zoe Papadakis
Have you checked your online IRS account? Sometimes there are notices or messages there that can give you a clue about what's going on.
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Sean Fitzgerald
•I didn't even know I could have an online IRS account! How do I set that up?
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Zoe Papadakis
•Just go to irs.gov and look for the 'Sign into My Account' option. You'll need to verify your identity to set it up.
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ThunderBolt7
Bruh, tax advocates are useless. I've had better luck just calling the IRS directly and explaining my situation. At least they have access to your actual account info.
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Jamal Edwards
•Disagree. My tax advocate was super helpful. Guess it depends on who you get 🤷♂️
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Mei Chen
Whatever you do, DON'T agree to anything or make any payments without fully understanding your situation. The IRS can be pushy, but you have rights!
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Liam O'Sullivan
Has anyone else noticed that the IRS seems even more disorganized lately? I swear it's gotten worse since the pandemic 😑
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Amara Okonkwo
•Totally! I think they're still catching up on the backlog. It's a mess.
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Giovanni Marino
•Yeah, budget cuts + pandemic = disaster. They need more funding tbh
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