Be very careful with this situation. I ignored one of my verification letters thinking it was a duplicate, and it caused a massive headache. Here's what happened: 1. I only verified the letter with my current name 2. My refund got delayed by 4 months 3. I received a CP05A audit notice because the unverified identity triggered a review 4. Had to submit additional documentation 5. Finally got my refund but with no interest despite the IRS error Don't make my mistake - verify both letters exactly as instructed.

According to Internal Revenue Manual section 25.25.6, the IRS is required to resolve all identity verification issues before processing a return. Per IRS Publication 5027, taxpayers should respond to all notices separately using the specific case numbers provided. You might consider contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778 if you encounter issues with the verification process, as they can sometimes help resolve these duplicate verification scenarios more efficiently than standard IRS channels.

I think I might have been in a similar situation... I was told by someone to use the "code" from line 150 when verifying my return, and I ended up giving them my tax liability amount instead of my actual verification number. It caused a lot of confusion and delayed my amended return processing by almost three weeks. Maybe double-check with the IRS directly about which number they actually need? I'm just worried you might run into the same issues I did if you use the wrong reference number.

The 14-digit code is the DLN. Not line 150. Line 150 shows tax liability. DLN appears at top of transcript. It's formatted like 12345-678-12345-6. This uniquely identifies your return. IRS uses this for all internal tracking. Always reference this when calling about your return. It helps agents locate your specific file quickly.

These verification notices are suspicious. Scammers are everywhere this tax season. Be careful. Don't give personal info over phone. Wait for official mail. Check the letter carefully when it arrives. Look for official IRS watermarks. Call the official IRS number directly. Never click links in emails. Too many people falling for scams this year.

The verification process OP described is legitimate and part of the IRS Return Review Program (RRP) that employs algorithmic filtering to identify potential identity theft risks. The Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) specifically targets first-time joint filers because marriage-based filing status changes present statistically higher fraud potential. The control number referenced is a Transaction Control Number (TCN) that validates the legitimacy of the verification request. Official IRS notices come on watermarked paper with specific formatting that's difficult to counterfeit.

Think of USPS Informed Delivery like a movie trailer - it shows you what's coming, but sometimes the release date gets pushed back. The IRS EITC verification process is like a security checkpoint at an airport - everyone claiming this credit has to go through it, but some people get randomly selected for additional screening. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your IRS transcript for codes 570/971 (like reading the airport departure board) 2. If those codes appear, a letter is definitely coming 3. Give it 7-10 business days from Informed Delivery notification 4. If still nothing arrives, call IRS at 800-829-1040 (prepare for long wait) 5. Request duplicate copy of any notices sent 6. Respond immediately once received The Arizona center is legitimate - it's one of their main EITC processing facilities.

I just went through this exact situation! 🎯 Got Informed Delivery notifications for two letters from the Arizona IRS center, but they took almost two weeks to actually show up in my mailbox. When they finally arrived, it was EITC verification requesting proof of my qualifying child. I sent everything back and got my refund 16 days later. The funny thing is, my neighbor got the same notification and never received her letter at all - had to call and request a duplicate. The USPS-IRS combo is like waiting for a pizza delivery during a snowstorm... you know it's coming, but who knows when! 😂

I think I might be able to help with this. I received my CA paper check about 6 days after the website showed it was issued. The mail delivery in my area has been somewhat unreliable lately, so that might be a factor. I was quite concerned when it didn't arrive right away, but it did eventually show up.

You should consider signing up for USPS Informed Delivery if you haven't already. Per California Code of Regulations Title 18, Section 19316, the Franchise Tax Board considers their obligation fulfilled once the check is surrendered to postal services. Informed Delivery will provide digital previews of mail arriving soon, allowing you to know exactly when your check will arrive.

I might be able to provide some insight here. The IRS actually maintains different phone lines for different types of issues, but they don't all appear on the main contact page. For example, if you're dealing with an identity verification issue, there's 800-830-5084. For Economic Impact Payment questions, there's 800-919-9835. The Automated Collection System has 800-829-3903. I would suggest identifying the specific nature of your issue first, then determining which number is most appropriate. This could potentially save you significant time.

Based on years of dealing with the IRS, there's no magic solution to the phone problem. The Practitioner Priority Line is only for tax professionals. The Automated Collection System line is only for collections issues. The Taxpayer Advocate requires a documented hardship. Your best approach is to determine exactly which Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) section covers your issue, then call the appropriate number for that division. For most individual tax return questions, 800-829-1040 is unfortunately still your primary option.

Word of warning - this happened to me last year and I ignored it since I got my refund. Big mistake! Turns out they had miscalculated my self-employment tax and sent a bill 6 months later with interest. Always download and save your transcripts even after you get your refund, especially as a contractor. I had to scramble to find all my records right before a big deadline. Not fun.

I experienced this exact situation and called the IRS about it. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1, the WMR tool has a separate database from the Master File system that processes refunds. Once your refund is issued, the Master File may not update the WMR database in a timely manner. Rest assured that if you received your refund, the IRS has processed your return successfully. The official record is your transcript, not the WMR tool.

I verified online on March 1st and checked my transcript daily. Nothing changed until March 16th when everything suddenly appeared - return transcript, account transcript, and WMR all updated simultaneously. No phone call needed. My sister had the exact opposite experience - verified same day, had to call after 3 weeks of no updates, and the agent told her there was a flag on her account that required manual review.

Based on tracking responses in this community for exactly 47 days, roughly 65% of people who verify online see transcript updates within 14 days without calling. The remaining 35% needed to call for various reasons - identity verification not properly linking to their account, additional verification requirements, or system glitches. If it's been more than 15 business days since verification, calling is probably your best option. I know it's frustrating, but there's a light at the end of the tunnel for everyone eventually.

NJ resident here w/ similar experience. Filed Feb 7th. Fed refund arrived Feb 28th. NJ still MIA as of today. Called last week and rep confirmed they're backed up AF this year. Said returns w/ property tax rebates (which I have) are taking ~8-10 wks minimum. Apparently they're manually reviewing a ton of returns bc of fraud concerns. Hang tight - you're def not alone in this!

Consider utilizing the NJ Taxation Regional Information Centers for in-person assistance. These offices can provide real-time status updates beyond what's available online. Bring your filing confirmation, ID, and any correspondence received. The Trenton and Newark offices typically have shorter wait times than Camden or Northfield. Some taxpayers report success requesting expedited processing when facing documented financial hardship.

I've noticed that SC refunds are taking much longer than Georgia or North Carolina this year. My brother filed in GA on the same day I filed in SC, and he got his state refund 4 weeks ago. Meanwhile, I'm still waiting for SC to process mine. The most frustrating part is that the "Where's My Refund" tool for SC gives much less information than the federal one.

Last year I had a similar issue with my SC refund. What finally worked was contacting my state representative's office. They have liaisons who work directly with SC DOR and can often get information or push processing along. I emailed my representative on a Tuesday, their office contacted DOR on Thursday, and my refund was processed the following Monday. Worth trying if you've been waiting more than 10 weeks.