Did you verify online or by phone? Online is faster. Phone verification takes longer. Check your transcript. It updates more frequently. The app is always behind. Sometimes by a week or more.

Everyone's talking about the app, but has anyone mentioned that international filers often get flagged for additional review? I've seen this happen repeatedly with my clients. The verification is just step one - after that, you might be in the standard processing queue or you might be in a separate international review queue. Did they specifically tell you which verification path you completed?

FYI - had this exact issue last yr w/ my biz return. Code 840 stayed on transcript for 17 days, then suddenly changed to 846. DD info was preserved, got $ in acct 2 days later. BUT...friend had same code and ended up w/ paper check bc he had entered wrong routing # on his return. Might wanna double-check ur DD info just to be safe. The system sometimes catches errors during that 840 review period and defaults to paper if there's any question abt the bank info.

Based on my experience as a bookkeeper for multiple small businesses, Transaction Code 840 specifically indicates a refund freeze, which is different from the standard Transaction Code 846 (refund issued). The freeze is typically temporary while the IRS conducts additional verification on your return. This does not automatically mean you'll receive a paper check instead of direct deposit - that determination is made separately. However, if the verification process identifies issues with your banking information, they may default to issuing a paper check as a security measure.

Can you clarify what the verification page is actually asking for? According to the IRS.gov help section on identity verification (https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients), there are several different verification processes. Some require uploading ID documents, others ask knowledge-based questions about your financial history. Which type are you seeing?

I went through this exact process last month. Complete the verification first. Your amendment won't move forward until you do. It took me 20 minutes to verify online. Then my amendment started processing within 48 hours. Don't panic about the timing - this is normal procedure for independent contractors with amended returns.

Isn't it strange how we're all just expected to wait with no information? Like, why can't they just tell us exactly when our money is coming? I've found that being patient usually works out in the end, though. Last year I worried myself sick checking WMR every hour, but my refund showed up right when I needed it for rent. Maybe try to focus on other things for now?

OMG I literally just had this happen!!! State hit my account Tuesday and federal came Thursday morning!! I was SO HAPPY when I saw that deposit notification! 🎉 From what I've seen in these forums, it seems like a 3-10 day gap is pretty common this year for Chime users specifically. Hang in there - that money is probably already on its way to your account!

FINALLY got my refund yesterday after verifying on February 28th! It took 24 freaking days with zero updates until suddenly my transcript changed and money appeared the next day! I was so angry checking every day and seeing nothing change. The stress was unreal especially since I needed that money for car repairs. Hang in there - it WILL come but the waiting is absolutely maddening!

Be careful about counting on a specific timeline. My verification seemed to go through fine, but then I got a letter requesting additional documentation two weeks later. Have you checked your mail carefully? Sometimes they need more than just the ID verification, especially if you claimed certain credits. Did you claim any education credits or anything unusual on your return?

ACH transfers (which is how the IRS sends refunds) have specific settlement windows. The NACHA rules allow financial institutions up to 24 hours to post received funds, and many prepaid cards like the Serve Card utilize the full processing window. Your refund is likely in what's called the "pending ACH queue" at MetaBank (who actually processes Serve Card transactions). This is completely normal and doesn't indicate any problem with your refund.

Here's what to do if your refund doesn't show up on your Serve Card: Step 1: Check your tax transcript for code 846 with your refund amount Step 2: Verify the last 4 digits of the account number on your transcript match your card Step 3: Wait until 48 hours after your DD date before taking action Step 4: Contact Jackson Hewitt customer service (1-866-697-3783) Step 5: If they confirm they haven't received it, then contact the IRS Most people in your situation see their refund within 48 hours of the DD date. It's frustrating but very common with prepaid cards.

Did you have any tax credits or deductions that might trigger additional review processes? The Path Act mandates additional verification for returns claiming EITC or ACTC, which could extend your processing timeline beyond the standard 21-day window. What's your cycle code on your tax transcript?

I filed on April 2nd this year. Got my refund on April 16th. Direct deposit. Simple return. No complicated credits. The 5-day early option is just a loan. Your actual refund processing isn't affected by it. Check Where's My Refund daily. It updates overnight. Most returns process in 2-3 weeks unless there are issues.

Have you tried the IRS International Taxpayer Service at 267-941-1000? They're open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern time. The average wait time is 47 minutes, but they're more helpful for non-resident cases. You'll need the exact rejection code (usually a 3-digit number) from the rejection notice. For foreign taxpayers, rejection code 506 means ITIN issues, 507 means treaty benefits documentation, and 540 means foreign income verification problems. Print out Form 8948 and have it ready to discuss potential amendments.

I'm so happy to share that I finally got through to the IRS after dealing with a similar rejection for my mother-in-law! It was such a relief! The secret was calling their Taxpayer Advocate Service and explaining that this was creating a financial hardship AND had potential immigration implications. They prioritized our case and assigned us a specific advocate who called back within 2 days! We discovered the rejection was just because her name format didn't match their records exactly - her middle name was included on her ITIN but we didn't use it on the return. Such a simple fix but impossible to know without talking to someone!

I appreciate your skepticism, but there's actually solid reasoning behind why calling can help in certain situations: • Some returns get flagged for manual review but then sit in queues without being assigned to reviewers • Calling creates a case note in the system which can trigger assignment to a reviewer • Returns with inquiries are sometimes prioritized to clear the case from the contact log • Agents can sometimes identify specific holds that weren't communicated to the taxpayer • In some cases, agents can release certain types of systemic holds during the call While not every call will expedite processing, there's enough evidence from tax professionals that calling can indeed help in situations like the OP described.

Be careful about assuming calling always fixes these issues. Last year my cousin called about his delayed refund and ended up triggering a full review of his return. What started as a simple processing delay turned into a 3-month ordeal where they questioned his dependents and business expenses. Sometimes poking the bear can backfire! If your return has anything unusual or complicated, sometimes it's better to just wait it out rather than drawing attention to it.

I work with tax resolution cases and can provide some insight on the Amended Return Processing Pipeline (ARPP). Your verification this morning will trigger what's called a TC 971 (Transaction Code 971) on your account, which indicates verification has been completed. From there, your case enters the Accounts Management Review queue with priority code 3, since it's a verified amendment. The 9-week timeframe includes several processing benchmarks: initial review (1-2 weeks), substantiation verification (2-3 weeks), adjustment calculation (1 week), and final quality review (1-2 weeks). The remaining time accounts for system processing and refund issuance if applicable. Based on current processing volumes, you're looking at a completion date in early June.

Have you considered what the verification actually does to your timeline? Many people think verification speeds things up, but does it really? In my experience with three amended returns over the years, the verification process is actually just the starting point for the 9-week clock. What matters more is whether your amendment changes your refund amount significantly. Small changes tend to process faster than large ones. Have you checked your account transcript online to see if the verification has been recorded yet? That's the real indicator that your 9-week clock has started.