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1099 Verification Hold: Real Timeline After Faxing Documents to IRS?

I just faxed my 1099 to the IRS after they requested it. The rep told me it would take 6-8 weeks to process. Is this really how long it takes? Anyone have experience with this? Already been waiting 3 months for my refund and getting frustrated.

Keisha Robinson

Tax pro here - Unfortunately, yes. The 6-8 week timeframe is pretty standard when you have to submit additional documentation. Sometimes it can be faster, but I wouldn't count on it. Make sure you kept proof that you faxed it (confirmation page).

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Yara Nassar

ugh this is ridiculous. do they even look at the faxes or do they just sit in a pile somewhere 🤔

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Keisha Robinson

They do look at them, but they're severely understaffed. Best advice is to just wait it out.

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GalaxyGuardian

same boat here, sent mine 7 weeks ago. still nothing 😤

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Paolo Ricci

Hey, I know the waiting game sucks. Have you tried using taxr.ai? It analyzes your transcript and can tell you exactly what's causing delays and when you might actually see your money. It costs $4.99 but totally worth it for the peace of mind. https://taxr.ai

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Amina Toure

Is this legit? How does it work exactly?

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Paolo Ricci

100% legit. You upload your transcript and their AI breaks down everything - tells you about holds, processing stages, estimated completion dates. Way better than guessing!

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Amina Toure

Just tried it - holy cow this is amazing! Finally understand wtf is going on with my refund 💯

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Oliver Zimmermann

Took me 12 weeks after faxing my docs last year smh

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Natasha Volkova

Pro tip: call the IRS early morning right when they open. Sometimes you can get an agent to look up if they received your fax.

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Javier Torres

what time do they open?

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Natasha Volkova

7am EST. But start calling at 6:55 cuz everyone else does this too lol

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Emma Davis

The IRS is living in 1985 fr fr. Who still uses fax machines? 🤡

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CosmicCaptain

fr government needs to get with the times

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Malik Johnson

i waited 9 weeks but finally got mine yesterday!!

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Yara Nassar

gives me hope fr

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