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Tips for IRS verification call today? Nervous and need advice!

Hey everyone, I'm calling the IRS for verification today. Just wanted to check if anyone has any tips or advice? I've got all my documents ready, but I'm a bit nervous about the call. Anyone been through this recently?

Tom Maxon

I found a way to solve IRS verification call challenges, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rpRdZ8WkEY

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Ava Martinez

I just went through this last week! Make sure you have your social security number, last year's tax return, and any notices they've sent you. They might ask for specific line items from your return, so have it handy. Good luck!

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StarSurfer

Thanks so much! Did they ask you anything tricky or unexpected?

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Ava Martinez

Not really, it was pretty straightforward. Just be patient, they might put you on hold a few times to check things.

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Miguel Castro

I had a different experience. They asked me about some deductions from 2 years ago! Make sure you have older returns too, just in case.

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Zainab Abdulrahman

Ugh, good luck. I've been trying to get through to them for weeks. Always busy or ridiculous wait times. šŸ˜¤

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Connor Byrne

Same here! It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to someone šŸŽ°

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Yara Elias

I found a way to get through! There's this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that calls for you, waits on hold, and then connects you when an agent picks up. It costs $20 but saved me hours of frustration. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/bDXD2SD0gGk

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Zainab Abdulrahman

For real? That sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this?

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Yara Elias

I was skeptical too, but it worked for me. Beats sitting on hold all day!

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QuantumQuasar

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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Keisha Jackson

Make sure you're calling the right number! I wasted an hour last month because I dialed wrong lol šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø

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Paolo Moretti

Been there, done that šŸ˜… Always double-check the number!

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Amina Diop

Anyone know what time they close? I'm on the East Coast and I'm worried about time zones.

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Oliver Weber

They close at 7 PM Eastern Time, so you should be good!

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Amina Diop

Thanks! That's a relief. šŸ˜Œ

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Natasha Romanova

I've been through this process twice now. Here's what you need to know: ā€¢ Stay calm and polite, even if you're frustrated ā€¢ Have all your documents spread out in front of you ā€¢ Take notes during the call ā€¢ Ask for clarification if you don't understand something ā€¢ Get the agent's name and ID number at the start of the call ā€¢ If they can't help, ask to speak to a supervisor ā€¢ Follow up with a written summary of the call if it's a complex issue Remember, most agents are trying their best to help. Good luck!

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StarSurfer

Wow, this is super helpful! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out. šŸ™

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NebulaNinja

Great advice! I'd add: if you get disconnected, call back immediately and explain what happened. Sometimes they can get you back to the same agent.

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Javier Gomez

Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous we have to jump through all these hoops just to talk to someone about our taxes? The system is broken, man. šŸ¤”

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Emma Wilson

Preach! šŸ™Œ It's a total clown show.

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Malik Thomas

For real. Other countries have way simpler tax systems. We're living in the stone age here.

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Isabella Oliveira

Quick question - do they ever do these verifications by mail instead of phone? I hate talking on the phone šŸ˜…

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Ravi Kapoor

Sometimes, but it takes waaaay longer. If you can stomach it, phone is faster.

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Freya Larsen

Good luck OP! Remember, you got this! šŸ’Ŗ Just think of it as practice for your future Oscar acceptance speech šŸ†šŸ˜‚

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