This verification issue has been happening a lot this year. Last filing season I had a similar gut feeling about my transcript access not working properly. Called and discovered my identity verification hadn't been processed despite the confirmation screen. The agent told me they were seeing this with about 30% of online verifications during peak periods. The system gets overwhelmed and fails to transmit the final confirmation to the master database. I'm slightly worried this is happening again this year on an even larger scale.

Had this exact issue. Verified online February 28th. Waited patiently. Called April 5th. No record of verification. Verified by phone. Refund deposited April 12th. Seven weeks wasted. System is broken. Trust your instincts.

I think it's important to mention that, while most verifications do complete faster than 9 weeks, there are certain factors that might extend the timeline. If your return contains multiple credits, especially refundable ones, or if there's any mismatch between reported income and what employers submitted, the process could potentially take longer. In some cases, particularly if additional documentation is requested, the verification can extend closer to that 9-week mark. It might be prudent to prepare financially for the full timeline, while hoping for the quicker resolution that most people experience.

Quick q - did the IRS agent mention what type of verification they're doing? There's ID verify, income verify, and credit verify - each has diff timelines. ID verify is usually fastest (2-3 wks), credit verify for things like CTC or EIC can take longer (4-6 wks). Just wondering what they told u specifically?

I went through this last week! Here's what happened: • Verified in person on March 25th • Transcript updated March 29th with DD date of April 5th • Nothing showed in Chime until April 4th around 3pm • Money was available immediately when it hit Just hang in there! The IRS seems to be pretty accurate with their dates this year, but Chime's early deposit feature doesn't always work with tax refunds the same way it does with paychecks. I was checking constantly too, but it showed up right before the official date.

From what I've observed in the community this season, direct deposit dates on transcripts are generally reliable, though the actual timing can vary slightly. Santa Barbara Bank is indeed the intermediary many tax preparation services use. It appears that most Chime users are seeing deposits arrive either on the transcript date or 1 day before, rather than the 2-3 days early that some experienced in previous years. This seems to be consistent across multiple financial institutions this tax season.

It seems that, in most cases, the ID.me verification process might require a few specific items, though your experience could potentially vary. You'll likely need: - The IRS letter with your unique code, which is probably the most essential item - Some form of government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's license or passport - Possibly your Social Security card, or at minimum, knowledge of your SSN - A device with a camera for the facial recognition portion - Possibly secondary verification documents, which might include utility bills or financial statements It's generally advisable to have more documentation available than you might actually need, just in case the system requests additional verification.

Just went thru this last month! Here's what they don't tell u: - The selfie part is super picky abt lighting - try near a window during daytime - If ur DL address doesn't match ur current address, have mail ready w/ current address - Sometimes their system glitches & u gotta start over (happened 2x for me) - They might ask for credit history Qs if they can't verify u automatically - The video chat wait can be 1hr+ during peak times BTW if u have a freeze on ur credit reports, temporarily lift it before starting. Saved me tons of hassle when I figured that out!

I think sending it certified mail is probably a good idea, especially if it's a larger amount. I've sent payments by regular mail for smaller amounts (under $1,000) without issues, but for anything substantial, the extra $4-5 for certified mail seems like a worthwhile precaution. You might also want to consider writing your Social Security number and tax year on the memo line of your check, just in case the voucher somehow gets separated. And perhaps take a photo of the completed check and voucher before sending, just for your records. Better safe than sorry, right?

If you're concerned about mailing a check, you can actually pay online through IRS Direct Pay without creating an account. I just did this on April 2nd and it was surprisingly easy. You enter your tax information, choose the tax year (2023), and payment type. The system will confirm your identity with info from your tax return. Then you enter your bank routing and account numbers. You'll get an immediate confirmation email. No fees either! Much less stressful than worrying about mail, and you have instant proof of payment.

I think you might want to give it a bit more time, probably. The IRS seems to be somewhat overwhelmed this year, from what I've heard. My brother-in-law mailed his return around the same time as you, and it took almost 10 weeks before his transcript updated. Then his refund came about a week later. It's possibly just a normal delay, especially since you haven't received any notices requesting additional information or verification.

I mailed my return February 3rd. Transcript was blank until March 30th. Refund deposited April 5th. No issues. No letters. Just slow processing. Paper returns take forever now. Be patient. Your money will come.

You might want to try a different approach than just waiting and checking transcripts. I usually recommend setting up an in-person appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center, as they can sometimes expedite identity verification cases. It's possible, though not guaranteed, that they can help move things along faster than the standard 9-week timeframe. Just be sure to bring multiple forms of identification (passport, driver's license, social security card, etc.) and copies of your tax returns from the previous year if you have them.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this during health issues! Just to clarify one thing - the "as of" date on your transcript doesn't necessarily mean that's when it was last updated. It's actually a forward-looking date that the IRS system uses for processing purposes. So seeing April 17th with zeros doesn't mean nothing has happened since then - it's just how their system displays information during processing. I was absolutely devastated when I was in your position last year, but my refund did eventually come through after about 6 weeks post-verification. Hang in there! 💕

I received my refund exactly 48 hours and 17 minutes after my March 6th DDD. It hit my Cash App at 3:17pm on March 8th. Last year it took 72 hours. The year before that it was 24 hours. There's definitely no consistent pattern.

Tax refunds through Cash App are like waiting for a pizza delivery with no tracking - you know it's coming but have no idea when it'll actually arrive. My March 6th refund just showed up today (March 9th). No notification, no pending deposit warning, just suddenly appeared in my balance. For anyone still waiting, hang in there!

Been thru this process twice (last yr and this yr). Here's what happens: 1. After in-person verif, takes 7-14 biz days for IDV dept to process 2. Once processed, your return goes BACK into normal processing queue 3. WMR won't update until AFTER transcript shows codes 4. Look for TC 971 (verification complete) then TC 570 (hold lifted) then TC 846 (refund issued) FYI - if you had EIC or CTC, add another week bc of PATH Act. Also, current processing is backed up by about 10 days according to my tax guy.

Verified in person on February 23rd this year. It's like throwing your tax return into a black hole and waiting for it to emerge on the other side. I sat in the waiting room for 2 hours, then the actual verification took 6 minutes. My transcript updated on March 8th (so exactly 2 weeks), then I received my refund on March 15th. The IRS agent told me they're prioritizing in-person verifications over online ones because they're more secure - like choosing express shipping over standard delivery.

Did you know that EIC and Child Tax Credit audits are among the most common? The IRS has to verify these credits because of high improper payment rates. Want to know what really matters here? Organization. Send exactly what they ask for - no more, no less. Label everything clearly. Make a cover sheet listing each document. Include the letter they sent you. Make copies of everything you send. Use certified mail with return receipt. Want to know the biggest mistake people make? Sending originals instead of copies. Never send original documents to the IRS.

I successfully navigated an identical audit situation last tax season. For the EIC verification, I provided my W-2 and final paystub showing YTD earnings. For Child Tax Credit, I submitted: (1) birth certificate establishing relationship, (2) school records showing your address, and (3) medical records with both names. For Head of Household, I included: lease agreement, three utility bills from different months, and property insurance showing I maintained the household. The IRS accepted everything without follow-up questions and released my refund approximately 6 weeks after submission. The key was providing clear documentation for each specific requirement without overwhelming them with extraneous paperwork.