Had to verify last year and got the tax topic 152 message too. I found this site called taxr.ai that was able to tell me EXACTLY what was going on with my return even when my transcripts were blank. Nailed the prediction on when my refund would come too. It's like having an IRS insider explain everything: https://taxr.ai

I dont get why the IRS has these diffrent systems that don't talk to eachother. WMR says one thing, transcript says another, and when you call (if you can even get thru) they tell you something completely different. How are we supposed to know whats really happening???

The IRS is absolutely SWAMPED with these verification issues right now. I'm a tax preparer and about 60% of my clients are having to verify their identity this year - way more than usual. They're short-staffed and overwhelmed with the verification requests. Best bet is to go to a local office in person if possible.

Tip from someone who finally got this resolved: if you have a tax professional who prepared your return, they might be able to call the Practitioner Priority Line on your behalf. They have access to a different phone system than we do. My accountant called and got this fixed in one day after I struggled for weeks.

Check for an 846 code on your transcript - that's the refund issued code. Once you see that with a date, you'll know exactly when your money is coming. The 570/971 combo without an 846 means you're still in verification, but now that your wages are showing up, the 846 should appear soon!

I've learned that all the IRS codes seem scary but are mostly just normal processing steps. The system is ancient and inefficient but it does (usually) work eventually. Your case sounds like standard income verification that's now complete. Deep breaths - your money is coming soon!

PSA: If you don't receive your check within 4 weeks of the mail date, you can request a payment trace through the IRS. Don't wait too long if it doesn't show up!

When my bank account got closed mid tax season, I had to wait 3 weeks for my paper check. So frustrating! But it did eventually come. Just keep an eye on informed delivery if you use that.

This might sound crazy but did you accidentally claim any pandemic-related credits? The IRS is heavily scrutinizing those and it could explain the delay, especially combined with an IP PIN.

I was stuck in IP PIN verification hell for months before I finally got a callback from an IRS agent through claimyr.com. The agent found an issue that was never gonna resolve itself without intervention. Talking to someone directly was the only thing that fixed my situation and got my refund released. Worth every penny when you consider I was waiting on a $6k refund.

Pro tip: while you're waiting for the verification letter, make sure you have the documents you'll need to verify ready to go. You'll need your previous year's tax return, the current return info, photo ID, and possibly utility bills or other proof of address. That way you're ready as soon as the letter arrives.

i feel ur pain... i'm in literally the exact same situation except i filed back in february. the whole system is just a complete dumpster fire 😩

Anybody else notice how they can magically process your payment in 2-3 business days but need a year to process anything that benefits you? 🤡 system

I work in tax resolution and see this all the time. The IRS is required by their internal policies to give maximum timeframes, but identity verification usually takes 6-12 weeks in practice. If you want to speed things up, call the number on your notice and request to verify over the phone, or make an appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. Both options can resolve verification in a single day rather than waiting for mail correspondence.

this is why I always immediately transfer my tax refund OFF those prepaid cards as soon as it hits. Too many horror stories like this. Next time as soon as your refund comes, move it to a real bank account right away.

Call your state attorney general's office and file a complaint. Financial services companies are regulated at the state level too, and sometimes an AG inquiry will light a fire under them faster than anything else.

Call them! I know everyone says it's impossible but I got through after trying at exactly 7:00 am on a Tuesday. The hold was because they needed to verify my identity. The agent helped me do it over the phone and my refund was released a week later.

Have you moved recently or changed banks? Sometimes that triggers additional verification. Also if this is your first time filing as HOH that can trigger a review.

The biggest imediate problem is getting ahold of all your 2022 tax documents. Do you still have your W-2s, 1099s, etc? If you don't have copies you might need to contact employers.

I've been using claimyr.com for the past 3 years whenever I need to actually talk to someone at the IRS. After spending literally DAYS trying to get through their phone lines, I discovered this service that gets me through to an agent usually within an hour. For your situation, you'd definitely want to speak directly with an IRS rep to understand any potential implications of the late filing. It was the best investment ever considering how much time and stress it saved me.