Tips for getting through to IRS for identity verification? Wait times are insane!
Hey everyone, I'm trying to verify my identity with the IRS but I'm having trouble getting through to them. Has anyone had any luck recently? I've been trying to call but the wait times are insane. Any tips or tricks would be really appreciated!
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Nora Bennett
Ugh, I feel your pain. I've been trying to get through to the IRS for weeks now. It's like they don't want us to actually talk to them 🙄 Have you tried calling right when they open? I heard that might help.
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Oscar Murphy
Thanks for the suggestion! I've tried that a couple times but no luck so far. Maybe I'll give it another shot tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Ryan Andre
Early morning calls are hit or miss tbh. I had better luck calling around 2 PM. Less traffic then.
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Nora Bennett
Really? That's interesting. I might have to try that afternoon strategy myself. Thanks for the tip!
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Lauren Zeb
I found a method 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. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c
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Daniel Washington
Sounds too good to be true. Has anyone else tried this? $20 seems steep just to make a phone call.
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Lauren Zeb
I get the skepticism, but it honestly saved me hours of frustration. The $20 was worth it for me to not sit on hold all day.
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Aurora Lacasse
How long did it take for them to get through? I'm desperate but also broke lol
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Lauren Zeb
It took about 2 hours for me, but I didn't have to be on the phone that whole time. They just called me when an agent was ready.
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Anthony Young
Pro tip: If you're verifying your identity, make sure you have ALL your documents ready before you call. They'll ask for weird stuff like your prior year AGI, so have your old tax returns handy!
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Charlotte White
Am I the only one who thinks its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to verify our identity? The system is so broken 😤
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Admin_Masters
Preach! 🙌 It's like they're stuck in the stone age or something.
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Matthew Sanchez
Totally agree. In this day and age, you'd think they'd have a better system in place. But nope, we're still playing phone tag like it's 1995.
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Ella Thompson
Here's a comprehensive guide to getting through to the IRS for identity verification: 1. Best times to call: Early morning (7 AM EST) or mid-afternoon (2-3 PM EST) 2. Have these documents ready: - Social Security card - Driver's license or state ID - Prior year tax return - Current year tax return (if filed) - Any IRS notices you've received 3. Use the IRS Identity Verification Service online if possible: https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification 4. If calling, use the dedicated Identity Verification line: 800-830-5084 5. Be patient and polite with the agents 6. Consider using a call-back service if you're struggling to get through Remember, persistence is key. Don't give up!
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Oscar Murphy
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed guide! This is super helpful. I'll definitely try the dedicated line tomorrow.
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JacksonHarris
This should be pinned or something. Great info!
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Jeremiah Brown
lol good luck. i've been trying to verify my identity for 3 months now. at this point im convinced the irs is just a myth 🤡
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Royal_GM_Mark
Maybe we should start a support group for people stuck in IRS limbo 😂
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Jeremiah Brown
Sign me up! We can call it 'IRS Survivors Anonymous' 🤣
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