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The partners and professionals at Hamilton Tharp, LLP would like to remind our clients to watch for IRS notices and letters. With IRS scams and identity theft on the rise, stopping identity theft and refund fraud is a top priority for the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has many new safeguards in place to help fight against stolen identity refund fraud. These safeguards are designed to better authenticate the taxpayer’s identity and the validity of the tax return at the time of filing. If the IRS received your federal income tax return, but needs more information to verify your identity and process your tax return, they will send you Letter 4883C. There are many reasons why a return may appear to be suspicious to IRS systems, and the agency takes this precautionary step to help protect you. If you received Letter 4883C, it is not fraud. It is a legitimate request, from the IRS, asking you to verify your identity. The letter will contain instructions to call the toll-free IRS Identity Verification telephone number at 800-830-5084. Before you call, gather the following items:
If you are unable to verify your identity with the customer service representative, you may be asked to visit an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in person. To find a Taxpayer Assistance Center closest to you, visit https://apps.irs.gov/app/officeLocator/index.jsp and enter your zip code into the office locator. Taxpayer Assistance Centers are closed on federal holidays. You will be asked to provide photo identification and a taxpayer identification number such as your social security number. You may also be asked to provide a copy of the tax return in question. Remember, the IRS will never
We also remind our clients, this is the time of year they may see scam emails from their tax software provider or others asking them to update online accounts. Taxpayers should learn to recognize phishing emails, calls or texts that pose as familiar organizations such as banks, credit card companies, tax software providers or even the IRS. These ruses generally urge taxpayers to give up sensitive data such as passwords, Social Security numbers and bank account or credit card numbers. If you receive a suspicious email, check with us first. Never open an attachment or link from an unknown or suspicious source. It may infect your computer with malware or steal information. Remember, the IRS does not send unsolicited emails or request sensitive data via email. We’ve all been there–you need to speak with someone at the IRS about a tax issue, and you’re having a hard time getting an actual human being on the phone. It’s frustrating. We want to help you avoid this annoyance and get your tax solutions quickly. Whether you’re calling the stimulus check phone number or the general IRS phone number, you need a live person. New: Expensivity ranks the best online tax prep and filing services of 2022 This guide helps you navigate the different communication channels within the IRS. Soon, you will be speaking to the correct IRS representative for your situation. Why You Would Need to Call the IRSAccording to the IRS, the IRS website should be your first resource for help and information because of the sheer volume of calls. The IRS will not address the following issues on the phone:
You may want to call the IRS and speak with an actual person if:
Prepare YourselfBefore you call, make sure you have all of the information that you need. The agent will ask you for some key pieces of information to verify your identity and continue the phone call. They may also need some information on you to help them find a solution. This information includes:
How Can You Speak Directly With An Agent at the IRS?Here is our secret, multi-step route to getting transferred to an agent within the IRS customer service line. Please note that the IRS may update their system, and this sequence could change accordingly. Remember that this is only one solution out of many for speaking with an actual person at the IRS.
Other Ways to Reach a Real Person at the IRSVisit Your Local IRS OfficeThe IRS runs local Taxpayer Assistance Center offices in every state. You can’t just show up at a local IRS office any time, but you must make an appointment ahead of time. That IRS number is 844-545-5640. Give Your Local Taxpayer Advocate Service Center a CallThe Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS that helps people with tax problems that they can’t fix by themselves. Every state has at least one Taxpayer Advocate Service center. These centers are independent of the local IRS office and report to the National Taxpayer Advocate Service. Other IRS Phone NumbersWhile you can always call the main IRS number, lesser-known IRS phone numbers could help you get assistance faster. Here’s a list of other IRS phone numbers, categorized by your status or concern, to help you reach the right people who can assist you with your specific situation. Employment Status
Fraud and Disaster
Residency or Special Tax Status
Refunds, Payments, and Balances
Types of Taxes
Tax Return Issues
Documents and Transcripts
Accessibility and Local Services
For Tax Professionals
Corporations, Nonprofits, and Government Entities
Employers
Looking for the Stimulus Check Phone Number at the IRS?There are some great options for finding out information about your stimulus check instead of calling the IRS phone line. The IRS’s purpose-built stimulus check website is an excellent and informative resource if you need to know where your stimulus check is, find out if you’re eligible for one, or check how much you should receive.
What is this phone number 800 830You also can call the IRS at (800) 830-5084 to let agency officials know that you did not file the return referred to in the IRS letter.
What number do you call to verify your identity?Then, the taxpayer should call the IRS using the toll-free Identity Verification telephone number: (800) 830-5084.
Who has the phone number 800 829 0922?If you want to call the IRS, make sure you call the right number: 800-829-0922. The letter says you have 60 days from the date of the letter to appeal or you can sue in federal court. You may want to hire a tax professional and you may qualify for low-income taxpayer clinics.
How do you verify your identity with the IRS?To verify your identity and tax return information, please call the phone number on the IRS letter that you received.
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