anybody else's WMR still showing 'being processed'? verified 3 weeks ago and nothings changed

I'm going through the same thing right now - completed ID.me verification about 18 days ago and still waiting on the letter. My tax pro told me that the IRS has been running behind on sending these verification letters this season, but as long as your ID.me verification was successful, you should be good. The letter is more of a formality to confirm the process completed. Have you been able to access your online account transcript since verifying? That's usually a good sign that everything went through properly.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue! Filed on February 12th with Child Tax Credit for my twin boys (ages 4 and 6), and I've been stuck on "accepted" status for 12 days now with a refund of about $4,200. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly helpful and reassuring. I had absolutely no idea about the mandatory hold period for Child Tax Credit returns or that the IRS implemented stricter fraud detection this year. I was starting to worry I'd made some major error on my return. Just created my IRS online account after seeing how many people recommended checking the tax transcript instead of relying on that "Where's My Refund" tool. You're all absolutely right - it provides so much more detailed information! Found some processing codes that actually give me hope there's movement happening behind the scenes. It's such a relief to know this is happening to so many people and that most are getting approved after 3-4 weeks. The waiting is definitely stressful when you're counting on that money for important expenses, but knowing it's just extra verification rather than a problem with my return makes it much more bearable. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories - this community support makes all the difference during tax season!

I'm going through this exact situation too! Filed on February 5th with Child Tax Credit for my 7-year-old, and I've been stuck on "accepted" for 19 days now. My refund is about $3,100. This thread has been absolutely invaluable - I honestly had no idea about the mandatory hold periods for Child Tax Credit returns or the enhanced fraud detection systems the IRS implemented this year. I was starting to panic thinking I'd screwed something up on my return! Just set up my IRS online account after seeing so many people recommend checking the tax transcript. What a difference compared to that "Where's My Refund" tool that basically tells you nothing! I can actually see processing codes and dates that give me some sense of what's happening behind the scenes. It's such a relief to know this delay is completely normal this year, especially for returns claiming the Child Tax Credit. Reading everyone's experiences - people waiting 3-4 weeks and then getting approved - gives me so much hope. The uncertainty was really getting to me since I need this refund to cover some unexpected car repairs. Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories and advice. Knowing we're all in the same boat makes this waiting game so much more manageable. Fingers crossed we all see our refunds approved soon!

Question - does this tax free status apply to internet reimbursement too? My company gives us $50/month for internet since we work remotely but includes it in our taxable wages.

Thanks everyone for the detailed explanations! This has been super helpful. I feel much more confident now that my company's $100/month phone stipend is legitimate and tax-free. Just to confirm I understand correctly - as long as my employer has a policy requiring me to use my phone for business (which they do), and the reimbursement amount is reasonable (which $100 seems to be), then this shouldn't appear in Box 1 of my W-2 as taxable income, right? I'm going to double-check with our HR team to make sure they're handling this correctly. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like some employers mess this up and accidentally include these reimbursements as taxable wages when they shouldn't. Really appreciate all the practical advice about what to look for on the W-2 and how to verify everything is being handled properly!

The red flag for me is that this person makes $75k and claims ZERO withholding? That's way past the threshold where anyone could reasonably claim exemption. For 2025, you basically need to expect to make less than the standard deduction (around $14,000 for single filers) to legally claim exemption. I'd recommend checking IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) section on "Withholding From Employees' Wages" which specifically addresses invalid Forms W-4. Your payroll provider should absolutely know better - they're giving terrible advice if they're just pointing to the exemption section without mentioning the income threshold issue.

This is a serious compliance issue that needs immediate attention. As a tax preparer who's seen similar situations, I can tell you that someone making $75K annually cannot legitimately claim exemption from federal withholding unless they have extraordinary circumstances (which would be extremely rare at that income level). The IRS is very clear about this - to claim exemption, you must expect to owe NO federal income tax for the year. With a $75K salary, even after the standard deduction, this person would owe several thousand dollars in federal taxes. Your concern about company liability is absolutely justified. The IRS can and will hold employers responsible for accepting obviously invalid W-4 forms. You should document this issue immediately and escalate it to your company's owner or HR department. The longer this continues, the worse the potential penalties become. I'd strongly recommend having your company request a corrected W-4 from the managing director immediately. If he refuses, you should withhold taxes as if he's single with no allowances - that's what the IRS requires when you can't rely on the employee's W-4. Don't let "we're just following his instructions" be your only defense when the IRS comes knocking.

I've been dealing with this exact issue more frequently lately, and one thing I'd add to the excellent advice already shared is to pay attention to any state tax implications. If your client lives in a state that doesn't automatically follow federal treatment for foreign-sourced income, you might need to make adjustments at the state level even after properly handling the federal return. Also, I've found it helpful to send the brokerage a copy of your client's green card or other documentation proving resident status along with the request for correction. While many firms are slow to update their systems, having official documentation can sometimes expedite the process for future years. One more practical tip: if the 1042-S shows any backup withholding in addition to the standard nonresident withholding, make sure you understand what triggered it. Sometimes when systems are confused about resident status, they'll also apply backup withholding rules incorrectly, which can result in significant overwithholding that your client is entitled to recover. The bottom line is that while it's frustrating when brokerages don't update their records promptly, you absolutely can work with the 1042-S data to file a proper resident return. Just make sure you're capturing all the income correctly and claiming all available withholding credits.

I'm a relatively new tax practitioner and this thread has been incredibly helpful! I've been hesitant to take on clients with international tax situations because they seem so complex, but reading through everyone's experiences makes this 1042-S/resident status issue seem much more manageable than I initially thought. One question I have - for those of you who have handled this situation multiple times, do you find that certain types of brokerages (discount vs. full-service, domestic vs. international) are more likely to have these system issues? I'm wondering if there are any red flags I should watch for when onboarding new clients who recently changed their tax status. Also, I'm curious about timing - how long should clients reasonably expect it to take for brokerages to update their systems once they provide documentation of their status change? It sounds like some of you have had clients wait months or even through multiple tax seasons before getting proper forms. Thanks to everyone who shared their experience - this is exactly the kind of practical guidance that helps newer practitioners feel confident taking on these situations!