2023 Return Missing from IRS System While Unexpected 2020 Non-Filing Verification Letter Dated March 15 Appeared in Transcripts
Filed my 2023 return but WMR and transcripts show nothing on file. Yesterday I noticed a snowflake symbol next to 2020 on my transcript and when I clicked it, it showed a verification of non-filing letter dated March 17, 2023 for tax period December 2020 for Form 1040. The letter is from the Internal Revenue Service, United States Department of the Treasury in PHILADELPHIA, PA 19255-1498. It has a Tracking ID and was issued on 03-17-2023. The letter specifically states: "Information About the Request We Received On March 17, 2023, we received a request for verification of non-filing of a tax return. As of the date of this letter, we have no record of a processed tax return for the tax period listed above." This makes sense since I didn't need to file in 2020 since I didn't work. The letter concludes with "If you have any questions, you can call 800-829-1040." I called that number (800-829-1040) and the IRS representative says the 2020 non-filing verification letter from March 17 isn't related to my current refund delay, but nothing makes sense. I'm on hold now trying to get to tech support. I'm concerned because this non-filing verification request from March 17, 2023 showed up right when my 2023 return seems to be missing from their system. I'm wondering if someone requested this verification letter about my 2020 taxes, and if that has somehow affected the processing of my 2023 return? Could someone be using my information fraudulently? Why would a verification of non-filing suddenly appear in my transcript from a year ago just as my current return is nowhere to be found?
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Collins Angel
The verification letter from the IRS Philadelphia office dated March 15, 2023, is specifically confirming your non-filing status for tax year 2020. The tracking ID and letter format are standard for IRS verification of non-filing letters, which are typically issued when someone (either you or a third party) requests confirmation that no return was filed for a specific year. What's important to note is the timing - this letter was generated based on a request made on March 15, 2023, specifically about your 2020 tax year. It's not automatically connected to your 2023 return situation. The letter's purpose is simply to document that as of March 15, 2023, the IRS had no record of a 2020 Form 1040 being filed - which aligns with your situation of not needing to file that year due to not working. Regarding your 2023 return not showing up in the system, this is likely a separate issue. There are several common reasons for this: 1. Recent filing hasn't been processed yet 2. E-file transmission error 3. Paper return still in processing queue To better understand your situation, it would be helpful to know when and how you filed your 2023 return. The fact that both issues are occurring simultaneously appears to be coincidental rather than related.
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Avery Davis
•I e-filed through TurboTax on Feb 1st and got acceptance confirmation right away
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Collins Angel
•If you got the acceptance confirmation, that means IRS received it. Might be stuck in error resolution. Have you checked your transcripts with taxr.ai? It can spot processing issues that aren't visible on WMR
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Marcelle Drum
Hey, strongly recommend checking out taxr.ai - its a tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats going on and when to expect your refund. Only costs $1 and saved me hours of guesswork. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Tate Jensen
•does it actually work? seems too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Marcelle Drum
•100% works! Used it last week and it spotted a hold on my account I had no idea about. Even told me exactly when it would clear 💯
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Tate Jensen
•just tried it and wow... way better than playing detective with these transcripts myself! thx for the rec 🙌
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Adaline Wong
lol welcome to the club. been waiting since january and still nothing showing up 🤡
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Gabriel Ruiz
•same boat... irs is playing games with us fr fr
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Misterclamation Skyblue
Did you claim EIC or CTC? Those usually cause delays and extra verification
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Avery Davis
•yeah claimed both actually... guess that explains it 😮💨
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Peyton Clarke
The IRS phone reps dont know anything tbh. I called 3 times and got 3 different answers about my return last month
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Vince Eh
check if ur bank info was entered correctly. my return was invisible until i realized i typed one number wrong in my routing number 🤦♀️
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Avery Davis
•double checked and its all correct... but thanks for the suggestion!
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Owen Devar
That verification of non-filing letter appearing now is definitely suspicious timing. Someone may have requested verification of your 2020 status, which could be a red flag for identity theft. I'd recommend placing a fraud alert on your credit reports ASAP and maybe consider getting an IP PIN from the IRS for next year. The fact that your 2023 return is also missing from the system at the same time makes this even more concerning. Keep pushing with the IRS - don't let them brush this off as unrelated issues.
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