I went through this EXACT situation last month! Here's exactly what I did step-by-step: 1. First, I called my employer's HR department immediately and explained the situation 2. They confirmed they hadn't submitted my W-2 properly to the SSA 3. I asked them to file a corrected W-2 ASAP and got the name of the person handling it 4. Then I gathered all my pay stubs and made copies of my W-2 5. I called the IRS (took forever to get through) and explained the situation 6. They told me to mail in copies of my pay stubs and W-2 to the address on my notice 7. I sent everything certified mail on March 2nd 8. My transcript updated on April 11th showing they accepted my documentation 9. Got my refund on April 14th Don't wait for them to figure it out - you have to be proactive! My 60-day review was going to take "much longer" too until I took these steps!

You might want to consider filing Form 4852 (Substitute for Form W-2) if your employer is unresponsive or unable to correct the issue. This form essentially allows you to provide the IRS with the correct wage information when your employer hasn't properly reported it. In most cases, though not all, the IRS will eventually resolve this through their automated systems once the employer files the correct information. However, it's generally beneficial, if somewhat time-consuming, to be proactive rather than waiting for the automated processes to complete. Also, you may qualify for taxpayer advocate assistance if this delay is causing significant financial hardship. They can sometimes expedite resolution in cases where standard processes are taking too long.

I'm impressed with the statistical breakdown provided above, but I'd caution about the 27% figure. The IRS Operational Statistics don't provide that level of granularity in their public reporting. The Refund Status Distribution metric only shows aggregate processing tiers, not specific filing date cohorts. While extended processing times are occurring, attributing precise percentages might be misleading.

The IRS processing pipeline actually does track cohort-specific completion rates internally. Here's how the system works: 1. Initial processing assigns your return to a processing batch 2. Batches move through primary validation (typically 7-14 days) 3. Returns then undergo secondary screening for potential review flags 4. International returns specifically go through ITIN/Foreign Income verification 5. Final processing occurs before refund authorization The February cohort statistics cited earlier align with the Taxpayer Advocate Service mid-season report. For international filers specifically, additional verification is standard procedure, not an exception.

I received my 3/3 dated check yesterday! It took exactly 8 business days to arrive. The check itself looks slightly different this year - it's on blue security paper with a watermark. My bank processed it immediately with no holds. Have you checked if your address is correct on your tax return? Did you move recently?

Oh my goodness, please be careful when your check arrives! Last year my neighbor had their refund check stolen right out of their mailbox! 😱 I'd recommend checking your mail daily and setting up informed delivery if possible. The IRS takes FOREVER to reissue stolen checks - my poor neighbor waited almost 3 months for a replacement. The whole process was so stressful for them. I always use direct deposit to avoid this exact situation.

I've possibly been through this process about a dozen times, and in my experience, the DDD is generally quite reliable. That said, there are occasionally some minor delays that might push it back a day or two. Most banks I've used tend to deposit either on the exact date or, in some cases, a day early. It's probably worth checking your bank's policy on government deposits specifically, as they sometimes handle those differently than regular direct deposits.

Here's how to verify everything is set for your deposit: 1. Check your transcript again for any TC570 codes that appeared after your DDD was issued 2. Verify the last 4 digits of your bank account on the transcript match your actual account 3. Look at the amount listed with code 846 - this is your exact refund amount 4. If you filed with TurboTax or another service that takes fees from your refund, expect a slightly lower amount Thanks for sharing your timeline! It helps others know what to expect.

Just got my DDD today actually! Verified on Feb 28th and transcript updated this morning with 846 code for March 13th deposit. I was sort of losing hope since it had been almost two weeks with no movement. Maybe check your transcript again? Sometimes they update overnight and it might have changed since you last checked.

From what I've seen across multiple tax seasons, the IRS tends to prioritize returns in batches based on filing method, credits claimed, and verification status. Back in 2022, I waited 3 weeks after verification before seeing any movement. Last year was faster - only 9 days. This year I verified on Feb 15th and got my DDD on March 2nd. The community wisdom seems to be that post-verification waits are getting shorter as the season progresses, so you might see movement very soon.

I've been filing Michigan returns for over a decade, and I've noticed their verification process has become more stringent each year. Last year, I received my refund exactly 19 days after verification. The year before that was 23 days. Back in 2020, it was only 10 days! Their online "Where's My Refund" tool is actually pretty accurate once your verification is processed - when it shows "approved," you'll typically get your money within 3-5 business days.

I verified my identity for Michigan on February 12th and received my refund exactly 24 days later on March 7th. $1,842 deposited directly to my account. No additional contact from them after verification. The online status just changed from "Verification Required" to "Processing" to "Approved" to "Issued." Each stage took about 6-8 days. Very predictable once you know their pattern.

I'm not convinced things are moving as they should. According to IRS Publication 5027, identity verification should be processed within 9 business days. After that, return processing resumes with normal timeframes of 21 days. You're already outside that window if you verified a week ago. Have you checked your Account Transcript for a TC 971 Action Code 129? That would indicate verification was received but additional review is needed.

Many people don't realize that the IRS actually has different processing centers for different types of returns, and the backlog varies by location. According to the IRS Operations page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're still working through a significant backlog from 2023. Your military status doesn't automatically fast-track your return, unfortunately. The in-person verification should help though!

According to IRM 25.23.2, the Identity Theft Victim Assistance (IDTVA) program guidelines mandate that verification letters must be mailed within 5 business days of case creation. Add standard USPS first-class mail delivery (3-5 business days), and you arrive at the 15-day total timeline. Taxpayers should note that failure to respond within 30 days of the letter date may result in rejection of claimed credits per IRC 6428(e)(3) and delay processing by an additional 45-90 days. With the April 15 deadline approaching, prompt response is critical.

Alternative verification options to consider: • In-person verification at Taxpayer Assistance Centers (appointment required) • Phone verification via the dedicated Identity Verification hotline • Third-party in-person verification through certain tax professionals • Online verification through ID.me (fastest option) Each has different processing times. I've found the online method typically reduces overall processing by 7-10 days compared to other methods. Hope this helps with your analysis!

Have you checked your actual IRS transcript recently? I'm wondering if: • Your refund was actually sent by the IRS • There might be an offset or adjustment you're unaware of • SBTPG has the correct routing information Sometimes what looks like a SBTPG issue is actually something on the IRS side that hasn't properly updated in their system.

There's actually a weird quirk with SBTPG this tax season that not many people know about. 😅 They've been experiencing system delays specifically with returns that have certain tax credits. The process typically goes: IRS approves → sends to SBTPG → SBTPG processes → money hits your account. But this year, there's been a 5-7 business day lag between IRS sending and SBTPG acknowledging receipt. Did you claim any credits like Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit?

Instead of waiting for them to request verification, you might consider being proactive: 1. Create an ID.me verified account on IRS.gov if you haven't already 2. Get your transcript to check for any hold codes (570/971) 3. If you see these codes, call the verification hotline directly at 800-830-5084 4. Have all tax documents ready when you call This approach saved me about 2 weeks compared to waiting for their letter.

Think of the IRS verification process like airport security. Some people get randomly selected for additional screening, others get flagged for specific reasons. Just like TSA PreCheck can speed you through airport security, having properly documented business expenses and clean record-keeping can reduce your chances of verification holds in future years. My verification took 14 days to process last year, but this year I had no verification requirements because I improved my documentation.