Need help contacting IRS about my personal taxes. Anybody know a good number to talk straight to a representative?

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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Need help with 1099 taxes for 2022 in Illinois suburbs. Got 1099s from Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and Roadie. Any online service recommendations? Used Stride app for mileage. Do I need an accountant?
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  Abbey Johnson
  

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  For those who have completed the full 20-year term of IBR and had their loans forgiven, what was your experience with the tax implications of the forgiven balance? Did the IRS require a lump sum payment, and if you couldn't pay, what options were available, such as wage garnishment, asset seizure, or payment plans?
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  Robert James
  

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  I need to file my 2021 federal taxes. Is it possible to file them online, or is the only option paper?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  I was added as an authorized signer on my mother's checking and savings accounts while she was traveling overseas. Can I be held liable for her business taxes or debts, or is there no liability for an authorized signer in the United States?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Can someone advise me on how to address unfiled taxes for the past 20 years, particularly the first 10 years when I was self-employed and had limited recordkeeping?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Is it possible and how difficult would it be to file taxes for a friend who hasn't filed since 2015 and often worked under the table? What will be the cost range if we decide to hire someone to handle this, recognizing that costs can vary by state?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  What steps should I take if I didn't file my taxes as a college student due to difficulties obtaining my W2 forms from my previous employers, who are now unresponsive to my attempts to contact them?
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  Robert James
  

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  What should I do with the CP2501 I received in the mail today after experiencing losses during the 2021 crypto Robinhood frenzy?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  How should I address an accidental over-contribution to my retirement account (457 non-governmental) when my income fluctuates, and what steps should I take to avoid penalties?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  My pay app displays deductions from my check. What does FITW, LA,MES,SS,FUTA,LASUI,MED-R,SS-R ?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  What should I do if my employer suddenly wants to change my status from a W2 employee to a 1099 independent contractor, and I'm currently pregnant?
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Can I electronically sign Form W-7 and 1040NR for ITIN application? Or they must be ink-signed? 
  You cannot electronically sign Form W-7 and 1040NR for ITIN application. Blue ink is best ink.
  
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