I used Claimyr last month and it worked great! Got through to someone in about 15 minutes after trying for days on my own. The agent told me my amendment was in the system but would take another 3 months to process. At least I knew what was happening instead of wondering if my forms disappeared into thin air.

I just went through this whole process and can share my timeline: 1. E-filed amendment: Jan 12, 2024 2. Confirmation of receipt: Jan 14, 2024 3. WMAR tool showed "received": Feb 1, 2024 4. Status changed to "adjusted": April 2, 2024 5. Refund issued: April 9, 2024 So almost exactly 3 months from start to finish. The key was checking the Where's My Amended Return tool weekly instead of daily. The processing seemed to happen in bursts rather than continuously.

This is normal. E-filed returns take time. System backlog exists. Transcripts update weekly. Usually Thursday night. Check again Friday morning. First-time joint filers often face verification. Paper notices may be coming. Check your mailbox regularly. IRS won't call you. Be patient for 21 days minimum.

While waiting for the IRS processing to complete, you might want to verify that your return was actually accepted by checking with your tax preparation software. Most e-file providers have a status page that shows transmission and acceptance confirmations. Additionally, ensure your identity protection PIN was correctly entered if you use one, as incorrect PINs can cause processing delays without clear error messages in the system.

Has anyone received their refund in exactly 9 days after verification? My ID verification was completed on April 4th at 2:15pm, and I'm wondering if I should expect it by April 13th? Or does the 9-21 day window start from when they process the verification rather than when we submit it?

The Post-Verification Release (PVR) process typically takes 7-10 business days. The IRS Integrated Automation Technologies (IAT) system processes verified returns in batches. Your cycle code on your transcript indicates your processing day. Transcripts update weekly on your cycle day. WMR updates after transcript changes are finalized.

I believe I may have encountered a similar situation with TurboTax in the 2023 filing season. After careful review, I determined that the issue might be related to how the software interprets certain business relationship classifications. I was able to resolve it by entering the 1099 income under the "Less Common Income" section, then selecting "Income reported on Form 1099-NEC" rather than using the standard income pathways. This approach, while perhaps not intuitive, allowed the system to properly categorize the income without triggering the review flags. My return was accepted without issue and processed within the standard timeframe.

Has anyone actually tried the free filing options instead of TurboTax? I'm wondering if this is just a TurboTax issue or if all the tax software has the same problem with 1099s? Here's what I'd try: 1. Download your info from TurboTax if possible 2. Try the IRS Free File options 3. See if the same error occurs Does the 1099 have anything unusual on it that might be triggering the review?

Everyone keeps focusing on the 9-week timeline, but isn't the real issue that the IRS is forcing people to wait months for their own money? Why are we accepting this as normal? And why does the IRS provide such vague information about the actual process? I've found that calling different IRS representatives can yield completely different answers about the same situation. Has anyone actually gotten a consistent explanation about how the verification review process works?

I verified my identity on February 18th, 2024, and received my refund on March 29th, 2024 - exactly 40 days later. My transcript updated on March 26th with an 846 code. Looking at my calendar from last year, I verified on March 4th, 2023, and received my refund on April 17th, 2023 - 44 days. So both times it was about 6 weeks for me. I'm wondering if the 9-week estimate is just to cover themselves for extreme cases?

I'm really worried this might take forever! My sister had an issue with her tax credit last year and it took MONTHS to resolve! I'm so anxious about this because the IRS seems to work at their own pace. Has anyone actually had this resolved quickly? I'm starting to doubt they even look at these corrections in a timely manner...

I know there's a lot of skepticism about IRS processing times, but the Child Tax Credit corrections actually have a dedicated processing team since the American Rescue Plan implementation. The Dependent Database (DDb) verification process for CTC is prioritized over general tax return processing during this tax season. While there's certainly variation in individual cases, the majority of CTC corrections with complete documentation are resolved within the 6-8 week timeframe mentioned above.

This status transition indicates successful completion of the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) verification process. Your return has been released from the verification queue and transferred to the normal processing pipeline. The Transaction Code 971 with Action Code 121 should now appear on your account transcript, signifying completed identity verification. Most returns complete processing within 7-21 days after this status change, with direct deposits typically occurring on Wednesdays following the completion of processing cycle.

I tracked this exact status change pattern last tax season (February 13, 2023) and again this year (January 29, 2024). The community consensus based on hundreds of reports is that this status change after verification is a positive indicator. The average wait time between status change and refund issuance was 11.3 days for those who verified online. Those who verified by phone experienced slightly longer wait times, averaging 14.7 days. I'm concerned that with the April 15th deadline approaching, processing times might extend a bit due to increased volume.

My transcript showed these exact codes on March 2nd. I received a letter on March 10th asking for identity verification. Completed it online the same day. Refund was deposited on March 23rd. The system works - it's just slow.

I filed on January 28th and got those codes on February 14th. Received a CP12 notice on February 22nd saying they adjusted my refund by $43 due to a math error. My transcript updated on March 1st with code 846 and I received my deposit on March 6th. The whole process took exactly 38 days from filing to refund.

OMG I'm going through the EXACT same thing right now!!! 😫 I filed back in February and just found out I'm under review too! I have medical expenses as well and I'm so worried they're going to deny some of them. The stress is killing me because I literally have medical bills I was planning to pay with this money. Has anyone received any further communication after the initial notice? I'm wondering if they'll ask for documentation or if they're just reviewing what was submitted. This is so frustrating!!!

Think of this review like TSA randomly selecting passengers for additional screening at the airport. It doesn't mean you've done anything wrong, it's just part of their verification process. The IRS uses algorithms to flag returns with certain characteristics for manual review. Medical expenses, especially large ones, often trigger these reviews because they're one of the most commonly misreported deductions. If you have all your documentation in order, you should be fine. The 120 days is their way of setting expectations, but is the review actually that comprehensive for your particular case? Or are you just waiting in a queue for someone to spend 15 minutes verifying your information?

I had almost the identical situation last month! My as-of date jumped from March 4 to May 9, and my status changed just like yours. Compared to last year when I had to verify by mail instead of online, this is moving much faster. Last year took almost 3 months after verification, but this year I got my refund exactly 9 days after seeing those same status changes you're describing. The online verification process seems to be working much better this year than the paper process they used to require.

Def a good sign! That status change from "still processing" to "being processed" is huge tbh. After ID verify, the system usually takes 7-14 days to fully update. The as-of date jump means your return is actively being worked. Most ppl see their refund within 2 wks of that change. Just keep an eye on your transcript for the 846 code - that's your DDD (direct deposit date). You're in the home stretch now!