The Girls' Mom Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 So we are part of the lucky bunch that got selected for verification by the college. Part of that is wanting a Verification of Non-Filing letter for dd to prove that she did not and was not required to file taxes in 2015. Aside from the ridiculousness of this since she was 14/15 in 2015, I also cannot seem to get through to the IRS to order this form (which is due in 30 days). It won't let me do it online (an error occurred). It won't let me do it over the phone ("I'm sorry, we are having technical difficulties") and then the message says to do it online. I also can't get through to the local office to even make an appointment to see someone in person. (They won't see anyone with out an appointment.) Has anyone else had to do this, and did you have any trouble? I've been trying for several days now, with no luck. I'm planning on going down to the college on Wednesday to see if I can get anywhere there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I had to do this and did not have any trouble. We did it through IDOC, downloaded the form, signed and scanned it. The school accepted it and says we are good. Sorry you are having such a hard time. I"m not sure what to even suggest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I had to do this and did not have any trouble. We did it through IDOC, downloaded the form, signed and scanned it. The school accepted it and says we are good. Sorry you are having such a hard time. I"m not sure what to even suggest. I hate to be ignorant, but what is IDOC? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanetC Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 This is happening to lots of kids on College Confidential, too. AFAIK, nobody there was able to do it online. Can you print a paper form and mail it to the IRS maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) This is happening to lots of kids on College Confidential, too. AFAIK, nobody there was able to do it online. Can you print a paper form and mail it to the IRS maybe? I can try, but I have zero faith that it will get there, processed, and back to me to send to the college within 30 days. ETA: But it is good to know that I'm not the only one having trouble. Maybe I can get the college to give me an extension. Edited January 24, 2017 by The Girls' Mom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie of KY Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 IDOC = Institutional Documentation Service (through College Board) Evidently it is only available for certain colleges. I'm feeling lucky now. Through IDOC, we uploaded tax forms and W2s as well as a non-flilng letter for my son. Basically it was just a signed form certifying he did not file taxes because he did not need to for that year. His school requested it and they were sent directly to the school. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Ok, now I wonder if this is just a generic form I can print out and sign? That would make my life easier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 I am printing out the paper request. Apparently they can mail a copy directly to the school. That will save some time, and I can tell them that I've mailed it when I talk to the school. Keeping my fingers crossed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryAtHope Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Wow, now I'm feeling lucky--when we were selected for verification, they didn't make us fill out this form! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Sorry this is happening. The amount of red tape in our universe is truly amazing! :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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