Sounds like identity verification. Not an audit. Common procedure this year. Bring everything they requested. Add passport if you have one. Social security card too. Appointment usually takes 30-45 minutes. Processing after verification can take weeks. If you need to speak with IRS before your appointment, try Claimyr. https://claimyr.com connects you with IRS agents quickly. Saved me hours of hold time. Got clarification on exactly what documents I needed.

I've been through this verification process twice in my career - once in 2018 and again in 2022. The first time I was worried like you are, but it turned out to be straightforward. Last time, I knew what to expect and brought a complete documentation package. The key difference between verification and audit is that verification is about confirming you are who you say you are, while an audit examines the accuracy of your return. In my experience, after verification was complete, my return was processed within about 6 weeks - not immediate, but not terribly long either. Make sure to get a contact name and direct number before you leave your appointment, as that proved invaluable for me when following up.

The blank transcript indicates your return hasn't entered the primary IRS processing queue yet. This is different from normal processing delays. I'd recommend bypassing the general line (800-829-1040) and instead call the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 877-777-4778. They can initiate a formal inquiry if your return has exceeded normal processing timeframes, which at 8+ weeks, yours definitely has. Request a "Taxpayer Assistance Order" if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay. This triggers an expedited review of your case.

I waited 3 months for my refund last year after filing in February. Called every week. Each time they told me "just keep waiting." Finally got a letter saying they needed to verify my identity. But by then, I'd missed the payment deadline on my car loan that I was counting on the refund for. The late fees and credit score hit were brutal. Don't just wait like I did - be proactive! And definitely don't make financial plans assuming the refund will arrive on time. The IRS works on their schedule, not yours.

I went through exactly this last year when I claimed AOTC for my daughter's first year of college. My transcript was full of confusing codes and I had no idea what was happening. I stumbled across taxr.ai and uploaded my transcript once it became available. It explained that code 570 was just a temporary hold for education credit verification, not an audit like I feared. The tool predicted my refund date within 2 days of when I actually received it. Really helped my anxiety during the wait!

Last year my return with AOTC sat for 8 weeks with no movement. I remember checking WMR daily like watching paint dry. The "action required" message actually showed up for me too, but nothing ever came of it - no letter, no request for documents, nothing. The refund just suddenly appeared one day. From what I've seen in previous tax seasons, education credits are like throwing your return into the slow lane of IRS processing. It's much more complex than most people realize!

I had the exact same issue and successfully navigated it! I received my verification letter in mid-February, but the message had vanished from my account. I wondered if I should still proceed with verification or if my return was already processing normally? Decided to verify anyway using the control number directly at idverify.irs.gov instead of through my account. Completed verification on February 20th, and my refund was deposited on March 8th. Isn't it better to be safe than sorry with these verification issues?

OMG this EXACT thing happened to me!!! 😤 The IRS verification system is SO broken this year! I'm seeing this issue EVERYWHERE in tax groups. Here's what works: IGNORE the message disappearing and verify anyway! The verification requirement is still in their system even if it's not showing up. I was freaking out when this happened but verified with my control number anyway and got my refund 11 days later! Don't wait for the message to reappear because it probably won't. Trust me on this one! 💯

This is actually good news! 😊 The 570 code is just the IRS saying "hold up, we're checking something" but since you don't have a 971 code (which would indicate they're sending you a letter), it's likely just routine verification. The system is probably just doing its thing. When I had this situation, I spent 3 days trying to reach an IRS agent to confirm everything was okay - what a nightmare! Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got through in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed everything was fine and my refund was released the following week. Sometimes peace of mind is worth it, especially when you're dealing with amended paperwork!

Based on the Transaction Code (TC) 570 and 768 combination on your Master File Tax Account, this indicates a standard Earned Income Credit validation process. The PATH to processing transition in Where's My Refund is a positive indicator that your return has cleared the mandatory PATH Act verification period. Typically, the Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) guidelines specify that these cases resolve within 21 days of the 570 posting date. Monitor your transcript for a subsequent TC 571 (Resolved Additional Account Action) which will indicate the hold has been released. The absence of a TC 971 (Notice Issued) suggests no correspondence is required from you at this time.

Last year I had a similar situation with code 846 dated for March 15th. I remember it clearly because I was planning to use the money for my son's spring break trip. The money actually hit my account on March 14th, a day early! I've noticed that Bank of America sometimes processes government deposits a bit early. My sister had Chase and got hers exactly on the date shown. So your mileage may vary depending on your bank, but it's usually right on time or occasionally a pleasant surprise of being early.

Be careful about counting on that exact date. My transcript showed 846 for February 8th, but my bank held the deposit for 2 additional days for "verification" since it was over $5,000. Caused me to bounce two automatic payments I had scheduled. Different situation than most people who get their money right on time, but just sharing so you're aware that things can go wrong even after the IRS does their part. If it's critical timing, maybe call your bank in advance to confirm they won't hold a government deposit.

I tracked exactly 143 cases with this code combination in a tax forum last year. The average wait time after PATH status changed to processing was 11.3 days. The shortest was 4 days, longest was 23 days. If I were you, I'd set up direct deposit alerts and expect it within the next 2 weeks. The 768 code is actually good news - it means your credit has been approved and is just waiting for final processing.

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.35.3, the TC 570 indicates a refund hold while TC 768 confirms EIC computation. Per IRS Publication 5344, the PATH Act requires additional verification for certain refundable credits. I understand your frustration with the wait time - many taxpayers are experiencing similar delays this filing season. The status change is encouraging and suggests your return has completed the mandatory review period. Continue monitoring your transcript for TC 971 or TC 846, which would indicate further action or refund issuance respectively.

I've probably received about 5 or 6 paper checks from the IRS over the years, and in my experience, the check usually arrives approximately 5-7 business days after the date shown on your transcript. There might be some slight variations depending on your location and mail service efficiency, but that timeframe seems to be fairly consistent for most people. The latest I ever received one was about 9 business days after the date on my transcript, but that was during a holiday period.

Something important that nobody's mentioned yet - if you don't receive your check within 4 weeks of the date shown, you should contact the IRS immediately. Unlike regular refunds where they tell you to wait 6-8 weeks before inquiring, with checks they have a different protocol because of the possibility of theft or loss in the mail system. Also, if you move or change addresses frequently, these checks will NOT be forwarded by USPS even if you have mail forwarding set up - they'll be returned to the IRS instead.

This identity verification thing is like being stuck in tax purgatory! I had to verify in February and was expecting the full 9 weeks based on what the letter said. It's like they tell you it'll take a cross-country road trip when sometimes it's just a quick drive across town. Mine took exactly 4 weeks and 2 days from verification to deposit. The waiting was the worst part because there was no progress bar or status updates - just silence until suddenly everything happened at once.

I've been through the verification process three times in the past five years. In 2019, it took 8 weeks. In 2022, it took 5 weeks. This year, it took just over 3 weeks. My experience suggests that processing times have improved, but it still varies quite a bit. One thing I've learned is that checking your account transcript is more helpful than the Where's My Refund tool - the transcript will show code changes before WMR updates. Also, if you verified online rather than by mail or phone, you'll typically see faster processing.

According to the Go2Bank community forum (https://community.go2bank.com/topics/tax-refunds), most users this tax season are reporting deposits arriving 1 day early rather than the full 2 days they advertise. There's a detailed thread where someone tracked 50+ user reports showing that about 70% got deposits 1 day early, 20% got them 2 days early, and 10% received them exactly on the IRS scheduled date. The pattern seems to be that Monday/Tuesday scheduled deposits often come 2 days early, while Wednesday-Friday scheduled deposits typically only come 1 day early due to ACH processing windows.

Just to clarify for everyone - the "up to 2 days early" feature depends entirely on when the IRS initiates the ACH payment. Go2Bank can only deposit early if they receive the payment notification early. In 2024, the IRS has been sending these notifications closer to the actual payment date than in previous years. I received my refund on March 22nd, which was only 1 day before the official March 23rd date the IRS gave me. Last year it was a full 2 days early.