Has anyone had experience with identity verification when you've moved recently? According to IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3, the IRS may require additional verification steps if your address on file doesn't match your current residence. I'm concerned about potential delays if my verification letter goes to my old address.

I went through the verification gauntlet just last week! It's like a tax return escape room, except the prize is your own money. 😂 I received the 5071C letter, tried the online route first, but the system couldn't verify me (probably because I recently changed my phone number). Had to call in and speak with an agent. The agent asked me questions about: - Previous addresses - Employers from 2+ years ago - Car loan information - Credit card accounts The whole call took 22 minutes once I got through to someone. My transcript updated 3 days later, and my refund was deposited 5 days after that. Not as painful as I expected... once I finally reached a human!

Oh my goodness, I know exactly how you feel! This happened to my sister just last month - she was counting on her full refund to fix her car! She got exactly half of what she expected ($1,450 instead of $2,900). We were all worried sick until she received a letter about two weeks later explaining that part of her refund was being held because she had claimed the Earned Income Credit. The IRS was just verifying her eligibility. She got the second half about 3 weeks after the first payment. I'd suggest just hanging tight for a bit - though I know that's hard when you're counting on that money! Just be careful about calling the IRS unless you absolutely have to - my sister spent almost 4 hours on hold before giving up.

I experienced this exact situation last year. Here's what I discovered: • The IRS often splits refunds when certain credits are claimed (EITC, CTC, etc.) • They process the "base refund" first (standard deduction, etc.) • The "credit portion" comes later after additional verification • This is actually a fraud prevention measure • You should receive a letter explaining the situation In my case, I received exactly 50% of my expected refund initially. The second half arrived 24 days later. I never received any notification that this would happen, which was frustrating. The only way I knew what was happening was by checking my tax transcript online, which showed codes indicating part of my refund was still processing.

Back in 2022, I got a verification letter and made the mistake of mailing my documents instead of uploading them. It took over 4 months to get my refund! Last year, I learned my lesson and used the online portal for a similar verification request. That time it only took about 18 days from upload to deposit. The key difference was checking my transcript daily - when I saw code 571 appear, my refund was processed exactly 7 days later. Don't make my mistake from 2022 - if you mailed anything instead of uploading, consider calling to confirm they received it.

I just went through this whole verification dance last month! Got my refund exactly 16 days after uploading my docs. The funniest part was watching my transcript update with what felt like hieroglyphics - 570, 971, 571, 846... it was like trying to decode an ancient tax scroll! 😂 But seriously, when you see that 846 code with a date, that's your direct deposit date. Set a calendar reminder for 16-20 days from when you uploaded and try not to obsessively check before then (like I definitely didn't do... every 3 hours... for two weeks).

Here's how to check your actual status: Step 1: Go to IRS.gov and access your tax transcript Step 2: Look for the account transcript for 2023 Step 3: Check for transaction codes like 570 (refund hold) or 971 (notice issued) Step 4: Look for code 846 which means refund issued If you see code 570 without 846, your refund is on hold. If you see 971, expect a letter. If you see 846, it shows the direct deposit date.

Has anyone from the 2/15 group received a 60-day review letter? I just got one yesterday and I'm freaking out because I need this money. The letter doesn't even explain what they're reviewing!

Have you tried calling the IRS directly? Of course you have, and we all know how that goes... endless wait times and disconnections, right? I was in the same boat last month and finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an actual human at the IRS. They confirmed my refund was actually sent to the wrong account (transposed digits) and helped me start the trace process immediately. Would have taken me weeks to figure that out on my own. Worth every penny to not waste hours on hold.

I believe it might be worth checking if you're affected by the PATH Act, which can delay refunds that include certain credits. Also, if this is your first time filing in the US, sometimes there are additional verification steps that can cause delays, especially for international bank accounts. You might want to check if your bank has any policies regarding international tax refunds or government deposits... some banks have special procedures for handling these types of transactions for new residents.

Here's what you should do to resolve both issues: 1. For the Missouri paper check: This is actually normal. Missouri has a security protocol that defaults to paper checks when certain verification flags are triggered. Simply deposit the check and make a note for next year that this might happen again. 2. For the missing transcript: - First, verify you're checking the correct tax year (2023) and the correct transcript type (try both Account and Return transcripts) - Second, check your filing status on H&R Block's website - they should show confirmation that it was accepted by the IRS - Third, if it's been more than 6 weeks, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 - Fourth, be prepared to verify your identity if requested The transcript issue is almost certainly just a processing delay. The IRS is still working through a backlog, and transcript updates often lag 3-5 weeks behind actual processing during peak season.

Oh my goodness, I'm so glad you posted this! 😫 I've been having the EXACT same issue with my Missouri return and was too embarrassed to ask! Filed through H&R Block on February 10th, got my federal direct deposit two weeks ago, but then got a random paper check from Missouri yesterday even though I definitely selected direct deposit. And my transcript still shows nothing! Reading these responses has been such a relief - I was convinced I'd done something wrong or was about to get audited! Thank you all for sharing your experiences! ❤️

I understand how frustrating this situation is for you. According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6, the IRS must resolve these reviews within 180 days, but due to staffing shortages, this timeline is frequently exceeded. You have the right under IRC Section 7803(a)(3) to clear and timely communication about your return status. When I faced similar issues with clients, calling the IRS directly proved nearly impossible with wait times exceeding 2 hours. I've had significant success using Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to connect with IRS agents quickly. They use a system that navigates the IRS phone tree and holds your place in line, then calls you when an agent is available. This has reduced wait times from hours to typically under 30 minutes for my clients with stuck returns.

I just went through this exact situation and I'm still in shock at how complicated it all is! 😱 • The IRS has MILLIONS of backlogged returns • They're STILL catching up from COVID delays • Some returns get randomly flagged for review • The same form can be sent MULTIPLE times (happened to me too!) • You should DEFINITELY still file this year's taxes • Your new return might actually help resolve the old one • I learned all this after hours of research I never imagined taxes could be this complicated! It's like you need a PhD just to get your own money back! 🤯

Be careful with how you proceed! I filed February 15th last year, transcript didn't update for 8 weeks, and when I finally got through to someone, they told me my return had been flagged for identity verification but they never sent the letter! I had to complete the ID verify process which took another 3 weeks, and then wait another 9 weeks for processing. By the time I got my refund it was JULY! I'm concerned about your situation because the timeline is similar to mine. Have you moved recently or had any life changes that might trigger extra verification?

Filed February 12. Transcript updated March 19. Refund deposited March 24. No explanation for delay. No special codes. Just slow processing. Don't panic yet. System is backed up. Keep checking once a week. Calling doesn't help unless you're past 45 days. They'll just tell you to wait.

OMG I HATED EzTax with a passion!!! 😡 Their interface is so clunky and outdated! I switched to TaxSlayer this year and it was like night and day difference. EzTax couldn't properly import my Uber tax summary and I had to manually enter EVERYTHING. Plus they charged me an extra $39.99 for the "gig worker package" that basically just added a few extra forms that should have been included. I was literally yelling at my computer trying to find where to enter certain expenses. Never again!

I think I might be the only one who had an okay experience with EzTax? It's not amazing or anything, but it got the job done for my DoorDash income. The interface is a bit... old-fashioned, but I managed to figure it out. Just make sure to double-check all your entries because it doesn't have the best error checking. I'm so relieved I'm not the only one trying to figure out the best way to file gig work taxes.

In my experience, that DDD date is more like a "we pinky promise to think about sending your check soon-ish" date 😂. Last year I waited 3 weeks after my DDD before getting anywhere with the IRS phone line. Finally tried https://claimyr.com and got through to an actual agent who confirmed my check had been mailed but gave me the actual mail date (which was a week after my DDD). Anyone else notice the IRS seems to be particularly slow with paper checks this year?

To clarify some confusion in this thread: According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1.4.7, the DDD (Direct Deposit Date) serves as the scheduled date for the release of funds from the Treasury. For direct deposits, this is the date funds are transmitted to financial institutions. For paper checks, IRS procedures stipulate that checks are generally printed and mailed within 1-2 business days after the DDD. Treasury Regulation §301.6402-2 further specifies that refund checks must be mailed to the taxpayer's last known address, which is typically the address on your most recent return unless you've submitted a change of address (Form 8822).