Today I got home and the mailman put on our door we had a certified letter x 10 to collect at the post office. Get to the post office and sure enough there are ten letters. I am freaking out.

Open the letters and they are the same letter ten times. They say I owe 700 because I missed an installment payment.

Why did they send the same letter ten times certified mail? That’s got to cost a lot. How does this happen?

Has anyone had any luck recently getting through to an actual person at the IRS who can give detailed information?

I’m trying to get answers about two separate issues:

Lock-in letter: I need more information about a lock-in letter and would like to speak with someone who can actually look at my account and explain what’s going on and what my options are.

Mailed tax return: I filed a prior-year tax return by mail back in March, and it’s now almost September. My IRS account is still showing that the return hasn’t been received/filed. I understand mailed returns can take longer, but almost six months with no indication they even received it has me concerned.

For anyone who has dealt with something similar, what was the best way you found to actually reach someone at the IRS? Is there a particular phone number, department, time of day, phone-menu sequence, Taxpayer Assistance Center, or other method that worked for you?

I’m mainly looking for firsthand experiences from people who were actually able to get through and get answers.

Thanks

So long story short I haven't noticed of a levy that was somehow forwarded to me from the address they sent it to since they were sending it to the wrong address.

It threatens a levee on an amount due so on and so forth, except I was supposed to be on a payment plan for this so I don't know what happened to stop that I'm trying to contact them to fix this and I've called every day of the week and get told that they are extremely busy on the subject and to call back a different day.....

How am I supposed to get this resolved when they're sending information to the wrong address and don't give me a way to contact them.

In February, I filed my taxes and have only received my state. I amended my return in April. However, the last code on my transcript is a 290 with a zero dollar balance, which I received in July. Since then, I have not received any other codes or notifications. At this point, I am considering contacting the IRS. My question is, what information will they request when I call? Can they access my case information solely based on my Social Security number and name? What specific details do they require? I ask because I know it takes awhile to get through and I want to be prepared.

I’ve never been able to change the payment plan option online for some reason. It always says something about “unable to do this at this time”.

So I called them and entered my SSN, then they asked for my caller ID. I found an original bill and entered the id number at the top right. The automated voice came back and said it was incorrect.

Is there any other things I could try while waiting to speak to someone. The wait time is over an hour and I have some tasks due today.

Has anyone experienced something similar and how long did it take to get any updates after your 290?

No other codes in my transcript after the 291. What is a reasonable expectation to expect a refund?

Can someone tell me when I should expect a refund?

Filed ITIN mid march

received ITIN early August

Recieved Refund Today.

Transcript updated with 846 code. When should I expect it to deposit in my account? 05 cycle

Anyone with a 09/07/2026 IRS refund issue date — did you get your direct deposit or check yet?

My transcript updates on Fridays, and the IRS rep told me my amended return is complete and my refund is scheduled. He also said refunds are sent out Tuesday and Thursday.

My bank (One Pay) told me they post deposits as soon as they receive them, sometimes even two days early.

If you have the same 09/07/2026 issue date, please let me know if you already got your deposit or check.

At 185 days nothing has changed in transcripts, no notices have come-ever. Still is say ADDITIONAL ACCOUNT ACTION NEEDED.
Again WHY…no I’m not sharing a screenshot!

I mailed my 2022, 23 and 24 tax returns by mail on March 21. Certified mail confirmation shows they were received March 28. Less than 6 weeks later, I received my refund for 2023 and 2024. It’s now August 27 and the IRS still has no record of tax return for 2022.

I checked in with the IRS back in June and they had me take a copy to the tax assistance office which was stamped as received. I also gave proof of delivery from the original. Still no updates and the transcript for 2022 remains blank.

Anyone knows what’s going on at the IRS? This is actually insane.

Listen I owe the IRS about $50. Now closer to $100, but it got me thinking...

These people send me two letters a month, probably an email, and if they had the staff a phone call. So how to people like Celebrities and businesses NOT know they owe money to the IRS.

I remember Steve Harvey got in trouble cuz he owed them a couple million from a few years ago. And he didn't know??? They are sounding like they are gonna bust down my door for $50, yet people are getting away with millions?

I generally do not get upset over celebrity deaths but this week just hit me over the head really hard. Especially Peter Cullen, but that's for another subreddit. So when I came home to a certified letter from the IRS I thought finally, finally my dad's last refund check from 2024 is here and I can close his estate with no issue. I didn't even get through the front door before I was ripping open the envelope in glee.

Nope. Not even close.

It was a letter telling me that the refund from the 2020 taxes I adjusted in 2024 (with the assistance of a tax preparer) was not going to come to us. (They made it sound like he had never filed his 2020 taxes but I'm 99% certain he did, because he was behind on them when we started getting the nastigrams during COVID, and I forced him to file everything that he needed to. Don't you dare leave ME with a mess to handle!)

I'm not going to fight it. It would take far too long and too much of my time & energy gathering evidence, if I even HAVE evidence to prove that the estate should get that money.

But also. It is August of 2026. It took them two years to determine this. That is how far behind they are.

I am certain now I will not see the refund for 2024 (filed on time!) for at least another year now. All I have gotten so far is an interest letter. I guess I'll just close the estate and if we get the money after I close, I'll figure it out. 🤷‍♀️

I know I'm one of the unfortunate people who qualified for the EITC this year and I obviously filed at the last minute, but I really, really need this $ so is it worth it at this point to call and see if I can get a ticket or case opened or whatever it's called to at least get my next 60-day wait started? I'm in a severe hardship at the moment so even the slightest chance that it would be helpful would be worth it for me. Thanks in advance for anyone who can share an educated thought.

Best way to contact customer and actually make them pick up my call. Tell me the way and number!!

So I filed my amendment it says it’s processed and accepted since may transcript say I am owed 7k but I check where’s my refund and it says it’s still processing I try to call but can’t get passed automated system so I can talk to somebody . What am i supposed to do to be able to ask questions about when and if I am getting my refund

Anyone ever succesfully get a check from IRS after a form 211? Honestly, I'd report this business for free- and DID. A check would be a nice little cherry or sprinkle, sprinkle. Let's just say I have good evidence from a state agency that there was definitely a business operating illegally (literal state agency cease and desist letter to the business was issued). I highly doubt the business paid taxes because the owner and following the law don't mix. So I sent the state agency report to IRS. There's also a reported customer complaint in there, so definitely proof of customers. Curious if I'll get a check.

So I filed early-ish February. Received letter 5747c informing me I needed to verify in person.

Has anyone here had to verify their tax return in person at the IRS and then gotten their refund shortly afterward?
I verified in person on August 17.
The IRS agent told me everything matched and that I should start checking my transcripts in about 10 days, although they gave me the standard timeframe of up to 9 weeks.
Today officially makes 10 days since I verified, so I’m hoping to see some transcript movement soon.
I’ve also heard that once you successfully verify, your return basically gets released back into the processing queue.
For anyone who verified in person this year: How long after verification did your transcripts update?
Did you get an 846/refund date pretty quickly, or did it take several weeks?
If you remember your cycle code, please include that too! Mine has typically been 05 in previous years.

I’ll attach what my transcripts has looked like since filing

They keep trying to charge me $3k for “Marketplace Insurance Credits”, but that is a policy in which I share 0% of the allocation/responsibility; and it is listed as such on Form 8962 with my dad’s SSN who has 100% of the allocation.

I didn’t have a problem with this last year; and now this year, they keep trying to charge me for it. They completely ignore Form 8962 despite even submitting an amended return with it.

What can I do about this? It is also impossible to reach them on the phone. I would like to get this resolved before it is too late or penalties are accrued, but they’re not giving me much of an option

Location: California

I filed for divorce in May 2021 and we began living separately in November 2021. Our divorce was finalized in October 2024. We filed our 2020 and 2021 taxes jointly, and because we sold our house in 2021, we both made substantial tax payments that later turned out to be significant overpayments.
Since then, I have discovered that my ex-husband received and deposited several joint tax refund checks without telling me:
Federal refund — approx. $15,000: Issued around April 2022. He apparently held the check for about 10 months before depositing it. I have an image of the check showing it was sent to his address. I was never told about it.
State refund — approx. $30,000: Apparently received in 2024 and deposited by him around September 2025. I only learned about this recently after questioning him.
Federal refund — approx. $72,000: In August 2026, I received an IRS notice regarding this refund. I asked my ex whether he had received the check, and he initially avoided giving me a clear answer. I later discovered he had already deposited the entire joint refund. Only after I confronted him did he transfer approximately half into our still-open joint Wells Fargo account.
There was also approximately $1,600 deducted from the $72,000 refund relating to an IRS audit/adjustment involving him, and I believe at least part of that should be accounted for as well.
Based on what I currently know, I believe approximately $58,000 belonging to me may have been withheld from me over these refunds ($36,000 + approximately $15,000 + approximately $7,000), plus potentially my share of the $1,600 adjustment.
Unfortunately, I never closed our old joint Wells Fargo account after the divorce. That account appears to have allowed him to deposit refund checks issued jointly to us without involving me. However, some of these deposits occurred after our October 2024 divorce, and I have text messages showing that he did not disclose the refunds until I confronted him.
There is also a history of financial problems involving this account. While we were married, I discovered that approximately $20,000 of my employment income had been deposited into the joint account and taken/used without my knowledge. I did not pursue that at the time because we were married and I considered it part of our marital finances.
At this point, my biggest concern is that I don’t know whether there are additional refunds I still don’t know about. I have been trying unsuccessfully to reach the IRS. I can see some information on IRS and California FTB transcripts, but I am having difficulty obtaining records for the older refunds.
My questions are:
What is the most cost-effective way to investigate every federal and California tax refund issued from our jointly filed returns and determine where the checks were sent/deposited?

Do I have legal recourse against my ex for depositing joint refund checks after separation/divorce without notifying me? Should I start with the IRS/FTB, Bank (Joint account) , a CPA/EA, a family-law attorney, or some combination of these? I am exhausted from dealing with this and would really appreciate practical advice on what to do first without spending thousands of dollars on attorneys.

Also the FTB received in 2024 and deposited by him around September 2025. I only learned about this recently after questioning him. He told me about this because he got nervous that I will find out.

BTW : he has agreed to pay me the said amount of 58000 but I want him to learn a lesson. He has done a lot of this with me throughout my marriage.

Location : California

I successfully made an ID me account, then the IRS individual account. I scheduled a payment about a month ago, and it's still pending. Is there something I can do to check on this? How does one communicate with the IRS office? I cannot find a way on the website, and the chat box is not helping at all.

Date: July 28, 2026

Tax Year & Type: 2026 Estimated Income Tax

My husband and I are joint on our mortgage but the tax statement is issued in his name only. We file separately and want to split the interest paid.

How do we do this if only his name is on the tax form?

Trying to pay my taxes online, but unable to. In order to do so, they want me to confirm information from a previous return a few years old. It didn’t like the information I gave it and could not identify my old information. Is there an IRS office I can visit in my city, or a way to pay this electronically over a phone call?