Did they tell you what triggered the review? Was it a specific deduction? Did they mention any documentation you need to provide? Will you get another call?

According to Internal Revenue Manual section 4.1.3, random selection for review is part of the IRS's Taxpayer Compliance Measurement Program. It's not necessarily indicative of any issues with your return. Most of these reviews complete within the stated timeframe as long as no discrepancies are found. If you don't receive your refund within 3 weeks, you may request a Taxpayer Advocate intervention under IRC section 7811 if the delay creates financial hardship.

My verification took only 5 days to show up on my transcript, compared to my sister's which took nearly 3 weeks. It's like how some people get through TSA PreCheck in minutes while others wait in line forever with the same status. The difference? I verified at a major IRS office in a metropolitan area, while she verified at a smaller satellite office. The larger offices seem to have direct connections to the main processing centers, while smaller offices might batch-send verifications. Either way, you're still way ahead of the people who had to verify by mail - those poor souls are waiting 6-8 weeks for updates.

I had a cycle code of 20241705 appear exactly 8 days after my in-person ID verification. Look specifically for Transaction Code 971 followed by 571 on your Account Transcript - these indicate verification processing. The 971 code means they sent you a verification notice (which you already addressed by going in person), and the 571 code means that issue is now resolved. Once those appear, you're typically 5-10 days from seeing an 846 Refund Issued code with your direct deposit date.

Filed 2/10, CTC only, got DD on 3/19. WMR showed 1 bar until 3/17, then jumped to approved. Transcript updated 3/15 w/ 846 code. SBTPG received $ same day. Hoping you get yours soon! FYI my cycle code was 20231105.

IRS is processing approximately 1,183,000 returns per day during peak season. Returns with CTC only (no EITC) are averaging 24.3 days from acceptance to deposit in 2024, which is 3.2 days faster than 2023. If you filed on February 8th, statistical likelihood puts your deposit date between March 3rd and March 7th, assuming no review flags were triggered.

PATH status indicates your return has entered the mandatory holding period, but approval isn't guaranteed at this stage. There are typically three possible outcomes: (1) automatic approval after the holding period ends, (2) selection for additional review during the holding period, or (3) identification of discrepancies requiring manual verification. Most returns in category 1 see refunds within 7-10 days after February 15th, while categories 2-3 may experience delays of 30-120 days depending on complexity.

Remember when we all worried about PATH delays? I was stressing just like you last year! My transcript showed PATH status on February 5th, and I got my refund direct deposited on February 22nd without any additional reviews. Isn't it interesting how the IRS created this whole system just to prevent fraud? For me, PATH status did indeed mean approval - just with a mandatory waiting period. Hope yours follows the same smooth path!

When my return went to the Error Department last year, I spent DAYS trying to reach someone at the IRS who could actually help. Regular customer service reps couldn't access the details. I finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent who had access to the Error Resolution system. They explained exactly what was flagged (a typo in my employer ID) and fixed it while I was on the phone. Got my refund two weeks later. Definitely worth it instead of waiting months for a letter.

Error Department usually means 60-120 days in my experience. They're severely understaffed. I'd prepare for a wait and follow up every 30 days. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but setting realistic expectations helped me deal with it when I was in your shoes.

When I had a similar situation, I needed definitive answers directly from the IRS. Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.6, they should issue you a notice before offset, but waiting on hold for hours is ridiculous. I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of the 2+ hours I was experiencing before. The agent confirmed exactly when my refund would be offset and helped me set up an installment agreement for the remaining balance. If you need certainty about timing or want to discuss payment options, getting through to a live person is essential.

One technical detail worth noting: the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) matches your TIN against the Treasury's delinquent debtor database approximately 7-10 days after your return is accepted but before refund issuance. The transcript cycle codes will show sequence TC 898 (refund identified), followed by TC 898 with an offset indicator if they're applying it to your balance due. You should also watch for TC 971 AC 252 (indicates offset notification sent) and TC 826 (transfer between tax periods). These will appear on your 2023 Account Transcript once processing completes.

Try calling early. Really early. Like 7:01 AM. Local offices open at 8:30. But phone lines open earlier. I got through immediately. No waiting. Asked about my zero transcript. They saw a verification hold. Sent me a letter that day. Verified my identity online. Transcript updated three days later. Refund a week after that. Patience helps. But being proactive works better.

I might be able to offer some hope here... I was in a similar situation with my return filed on February 3rd. No movement for nearly 8 weeks, then suddenly everything updated at once. I was hesitant to call at first, thinking it wouldn't make a difference. When I finally did reach someone, they explained my return was selected for a random review - nothing I did wrong. The representative actually expedited the process once I explained our situation. Three days later, my transcript updated and my refund was deposited the following week. Sometimes just having someone actually look at your return can move it out of whatever digital limbo it's stuck in.

Tbh I'm not convinced there's any rhyme or reason to how they're processing these. Filed Feb 8th w/ both credits, still nothing. Friend filed Feb 12th, got DDD last week. Seems totally random. The WMR tool is useless - just says "still processing" for weeks. Doubt calling helps unless there's an actual problem. Might just be a waiting game for most of us.

Don't worry too much! The IRS is definitely processing returns with both credits - I just got mine yesterday! Filed on February 5th and waited exactly 31 days. It felt like forever because I really needed that money, but it did come through! The system is working, just a bit slower for some of us. Hang in there! 💕

According to the IRS operations dashboard (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're currently processing returns received in late January/early February. Your timeline actually fits within their current processing window. The r/IRS community wisdom suggests that identity verification adds approximately 9-14 additional processing days. Stay calm and keep checking your transcript weekly rather than daily - many people report that constant checking seems to delay updates (though that's probably just perception bias).

Call Taxpayer Advocate Service. Free help. Better than waiting. Number is 877-777-4778. They can check status. Sometimes they can expedite if hardship.

I tracked this exact situation last year. The offset appeared exactly 4 days before my scheduled deposit date. My transcript updated at 3am showing a refund of $3,842, then updated again at 3am four days later showing $2,217 after the offset of $1,625. The BFS takes their cut at the very end of processing, not during.

Check the IRS2Go app daily if you're concerned. Most people see offset indicators within 24-48 hours of final processing. If you're really worried about student loans, studentaid.gov shows your current status. Don't wait until the last minute if you need this refund soon!