The IRS stall tactic 2016

[Dom]

They are doing all these ID verify and “manual review” holds to stall things off bc they know they messed up this year and are far behind. I never seen so many people under review or need to ID verify. The IRS needs to update their system they probably are still using IBM computers and dot printers…..smh. IF I did not call yesterday I would of never knew I was on hold bc their stupid “status bars” went away and I still had topic 152. After ID verifying I was told I went back into processing and now to give it 9 more weeks for a letter or my refund. What a stall tactic and mess. IF I ever wind up owing them I am going to call them and tell them your under manual review please allow 52 weeks for a letter.

[Jenn]

@Dom – that stinks :/ .. I am hoping at least that it is good news that I still at least have the one bar even though multiple family members of mine filed AFTER me and got their return today. GRRRRRRRR.. and I am the one who is desperately waiting. I have literally never ever cared when it came in before.. until this year… and of course everything is slow as molasses!

[Dom]

@Kit0Kat2009 Did you see the article I posted? They had a security breach and 404,000 social security #s were stolen last month. So this has to be the hold up and reason for all this “Review” and “ID verify”.

[Dom]

@Jenn Last Saturday my bars disappeared and I still had Topic 152 alot of people were telling me dont worry. My 21 days was up yesterday so I decided what the hell let me call and I was lucky enough to get a IRS rep who didnt have an attitude and told me.

[Kit0kat2009]

@jenn
I had issues last year and am not able to order transcripts online..

@dom I went through this last year and was told it was due to 2012 issue.. They didn’t notify me.. I only find out after 21 days and not getting my refund.. So I doubt everyone affected will be notified!

The only issue a tax agent found was we filed 2011 and no taxes filed 2012.. Filed 2013, 2014, and 2015…
I forgot to file 2012 head over heels sick in second trimester with my daughter… We didn’t make enough to file and I didn’t realize we didn’t.. Seeing as I’m the one who filed, I can see how it was skipped..
They also only told me this now.. So who knows if it was the cause..

[Jenn]

@Dom-what tipped you off to call tho.. was it when your bar disappeared or did u call before that?

[Dom]

@Jenn @Kit0Kat2009 Here is an article I saw online and in the Wall Street Journal as to what happened that would explain this whole mess…

The Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday that it identified an automated attack on its computer systems aimed at getting information that could be used to steal tax refunds.

The agency said identity thieves last month used personal data of taxpayers that was stolen elsewhere in an attempt to generate e-file personal identification numbers to file fraudulent returns and claim tax refunds.

E-file PINs are used by some individuals to file their tax returns. The numbers are different from Identity Protection PINs, which the IRS gives victims of tax ID theft to protect them from future issues.

The agency said it identified unauthorized attempts to obtain e-file PINs for 464,000 Social Security numbers, of which 101,000 successfully accessed an e-file PIN.

No personal taxpayer data was disclosed by IRS systems, the agency said. The IRS is notifying affected taxpayers by mail that their personal information was used by criminals. The IRS said it is protecting their accounts against tax ID theft.

[Dom]

@Jenn I spoke to an agent who told me I was under review to verify my income kids etc then told me I would get a letter in 2 weeks. She also told me there is nothing for me to do. I wasnt going to wait I called the ID verify line and sure enough they asked me to verify my income and asked me 5 questions. Then I was done

[Jenn]

and did you only call after the status bar disappeared?

[Jenn]

@DOM — who did you speak with to get that you were flagged? the IRS or the Tax Advocate?

[Dom]

@kit0Kat2009 It is ridiculous. I only hope that when the lady I spoke to said she put me back in processing that I don’t get flagged again. She said she removed the hold and noted that I past my verfication. I wonder how the people working for IRS can live with themselves knowing they are like robots at that job. I wouldnt be able to do that job. I bet their refunds were processed immediately.

[Kit0kat2009]

Same issues.. I don’t know what the hell is wrong with them..
Obviously people get defensive and offensive about money… Because most people aren’t paid a fair wage.. A lot just scrape by.. It’s ridiculous how much some have to count on this.. It’s a problem, they don’t see this.. It’s an issue that needs dealt with..

My husband started a new job 2 hours away from here.. Which requires him to drive to various stores in that area.. It’s a good career move.. Meanwhile who knows when we’ll be able to move closer! Also our car has some mild issues needing fixed.. We’re in IN so drive time with snow is longer and can be scarier..

But yeah take all the time you need to give me my refund.. Oh and I don’t mind at all if you give refunds to people who should be behind me in “line”!

[Author]

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