I strongly recommend filing the amendment yourself rather than waiting. I waited for the IRS to catch a missing 1099 back on April 17, 2022, and they did eventually send a notice on January 23, 2023 - but they assessed penalties and interest dating back to the original due date. If I had amended on my own in May 2022 when I discovered the error, I would have saved nearly $200 in penalties. The IRS computers will eventually catch income mismatches, but they don't work in your favor timing-wise.

I might have some relevant experience here... I had a somewhat similar situation last year. I think it's important to note that if the missing W-2 would result in additional tax owed, you should probably file the amendment sooner rather than later. In my case, I waited about three months before filing my amendment, and the interest charges, while not enormous, were certainly noticeable. The actual amendment process wasn't as difficult as I feared, though it did take nearly 5 months for the IRS to process it completely.

I believe I should mention that while they are separate systems, in some states there might be information sharing between state and federal tax authorities. This doesn't mean your refunds come from the same place, but rather that they may communicate about certain aspects of your tax situation. If you filed an amended return, this could potentially trigger additional review at either level, though the processing and payment systems remain completely separate.

Have you checked your state's department of revenue website specifically? Many states have their own "Where's My Refund" tools that are completely separate from the federal IRS site. Also, what state are you in? Some states are notoriously slow with processing amended returns - California and New York can take 6+ months sometimes. Did you e-file or paper file your state amendment?

I'm concerned about what this means for your refund timeline. Have you noticed any impacts? • Has your processing been delayed? • Did your transcript update after the first verification? • Have you received any paper notices in addition to the online notification?

I had this exact issue on March 12, 2023. My transcript showed verification complete on February 28, 2023, but I received a second verification notice on March 12. I called on March 14 and the agent told me it was a system error. My refund was issued on March 21 without me having to complete the second verification. The agent specifically noted that the second notice was generated automatically but wasn't actually required in my case.

Just got my refund yesterday after a similar timeline! Isn't it such a relief when that transcript finally updates? I filed on 2/18, accepted 2/19, and transcript updated last Thursday with a 4/9 deposit date. The money hit my account exactly when they said it would. Now I can finally pay off that credit card I've been stressing about!

Mine just updated today too! Filed on February 15th and was starting to get worried. My direct deposit is scheduled for April 15th which is perfect timing for my rent. So reassuring to see others with similar timelines getting their refunds as expected.

I had a client who verified on a Sunday in February, and their direct deposit arrived exactly 11 days later. But have you checked if there are any other holds on your account? Sometimes verification is just the first step, especially if you claimed certain credits. Did the representative mention anything about your return being selected for review? That could add several more weeks to the process.

Based on the current tax season patterns, it seems like most post-verification refunds are probably arriving within about 7-14 days, though some might take a bit longer depending on various factors. The IRS systems appear to be processing somewhat faster than last year, at least for relatively straightforward returns. You might want to check your transcript daily if possible, as that's usually where you'll likely see updates before they show in WMR.

The delays are likely due to enhanced verification procedures that the NJ Division of Taxation implemented this year. Most states, including New Jersey, are perhaps dealing with staffing shortages in their tax departments, which may be contributing to the slower processing times. Additionally, it seems that returns claiming certain credits or deductions might potentially be subject to additional review. Based on previous years' patterns, you might possibly see movement in the next 7-10 business days as they tend to process returns in batches.

I've been dealing with NJ tax returns for 15 years and this year is worse than most. My federal was processed and deposited in 9 days, but NJ is going on 8 weeks now. It's like comparing Amazon Prime delivery to sending a letter by carrier pigeon. I've seen similar situations in other high-tax states like NY and CA where their systems just can't handle the volume like the IRS can. Last year I got my NJ refund in March after filing in early February. The year before that was mid-April. There's absolutely no consistency, which makes it impossible to plan financially. At least with the IRS, you know what to expect.

Be careful about relying on standard processing timeframes after Identity Verification. While the majority of verified returns do process faster than 9 weeks, I've seen cases where additional review flags appeared post-verification. One client verified through ID.me, received confirmation, but then encountered a 120-day review period due to Earned Income Credit verification that wasn't initially disclosed. The Verification Resolution Queue and the Examination/Review Queue are separate IRS workflows, and clearing one doesn't guarantee expedited processing through others. Monitor your Account Transcript for Transaction Code 570 (additional account action pending) or 420 (examination/audit initiated) after verification.

I'm going through this right now too... verified my identity about three weeks ago and still waiting. My friends told me not to worry too much about the 9-week estimate, they said most people get their refunds much sooner. I've been checking WMR every morning but it still just says "processing" with no bars. This community has been so helpful with all the information... I'm trying to be patient but it's hard when you're waiting for your first big refund.

Have you checked your tax transcript for specific codes? Different codes indicate different review types: • Code 570 = Return filed/processing stopped • Code 420 = Examination/audit initiated • Code 424 = Examination closed • Code 971 = Notice issued The specific code combination might tell you more about your timeline than what the phone rep said. Did they mention any specific form or credit being reviewed?

IMO you should request a taxpayer advocate ASAP. You don't have to wait the full time before getting help. I was in the same boat last yr - filed in Feb, got the "review" msg, and waited 40 days before doing anything. Big mistake! Once I got a TA assigned, things moved quickly. Call 877-777-4778 to request one, but be prepared to explain how the delay is causing financial hardship (bills, rent, etc). The squeaky wheel gets the grease w/ the IRS!

FYI - the "accepted" status just means the IRS received your return, not that they've started processing it. TT shows "accepted" the moment the IRS sends the acknowledgment that they got it. After that, TT doesn't get any more updates from the IRS. You need to check WMR or your transcript directly on the IRS website for actual processing updates. The TT app/website won't show anything new until the money's about to hit your account.

TurboTax filer here with some actual data points: • Feb 15 - Filed through TurboTax with direct deposit • Feb 16 - IRS accepted return • Feb 28 - WMR updated to approved • Mar 2 - Refund deposited For Oklahoma state: • Use OkTAP portal (https://oktap.tax.ok.gov) • Select "Look Up a Return" under Quick Links • State refunds typically process in 5-10 business days • Oklahoma has a separate processing center from federal • State refunds aren't tied to federal processing timelines Most TurboTax filers I know are seeing 14-21 day processing times this year unless they claimed certain credits.

I had to verify my identity in both 2021 and 2023 tax seasons. In my case, the first time took nearly 4 weeks after verification for processing to resume, but last year it was only 8 days. One thing I learned: the IRS has different processing centers handling post-verification returns, and they work at different speeds. If your return includes Schedule C or certain credits, it typically takes longer regardless of verification status.

Here's what happens after verification based on my research: 1. Your verification status is updated in the IRS internal system (1-3 days) 2. Your return is released from the verification hold (3-5 days) 3. Normal processing resumes where it left off (varies) 4. WMR updates (usually after transcript) 5. Transcript codes update to show processing status The most reliable indicator is checking for code 570 (hold) being replaced by 571 (hold released) on your account transcript.