Did you file electronically or by mail? I'm still waiting on mine and I'm trying to figure out if there's any pattern to who gets theirs faster. Filed Feb 1st and transcript just updated last week, but no money yet. This is killing my budget!

For anyone still waiting on refunds, here's what's happening this tax season: 1. The IRS is experiencing higher-than-normal verification procedures for returns filed in 2024 2. According to the IRS operations page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're currently processing returns received through early March 3. If you claimed certain credits (EITC, ACTC), your refund is subject to the PATH Act which prevents issuance before mid-February 4. The "Where's My Refund" tool updates only once daily (usually overnight) 5. Transcripts typically update on Friday mornings between 12am-6am EST The good news is that most refunds are still being issued within 21 days of acceptance.

This verification process could potentially indicate discrepancies between your reported income and what employers submitted on Form W-2 or 1099. The IRS Automated Underreporter (AUR) program flags returns with potential mismatches. Be aware that if substantial discrepancies are identified, you could face penalties under IRC Section 6662 for substantial understatement. I'd recommend reviewing your documentation thoroughly while waiting.

I had exactly this situation in February. My transcript showed 570/971 codes dated 02/26/2024. When I checked my account, it showed they were verifying my Child Tax Credit claims. I have two kids but had a change in custody arrangement that affected my eligibility. Did you claim any credits that might be triggering this review? Sometimes specific credits like EITC or CTC get extra scrutiny.

I believe I might be able to provide some helpful insight. I successfully navigated this exact situation about 3 weeks ago. After completing the online verification, I received an email confirmation, and approximately 12 days later, my tax transcript updated showing that processing had resumed. It seems that, in most cases, the online verification is sufficient, though there may possibly be certain circumstances where additional phone verification is necessary. My refund was deposited exactly 17 days after my transcript updated, which was a pleasant surprise given the typical processing timelines we often hear about.

Has anyone actually read these verification letters closely?! They're SUPER clear about whether you need to call OR verify online! I got so frustrated with this last year. The letter will say one of these things: 1. "Verify your identity online OR by phone" (either option works) 2. "Verify your identity online AND call the number below" (need both) 3. "Call the number below to verify your identity" (phone only) Look at your exact letter wording. 90% of these letters are type #1 where online verification is completely sufficient. The IRS isn't going to waste their limited phone resources if they don't have to!

Are you seeing any specific codes on your transcript? Or is it completely empty? I'm wondering if you're getting the standard 9001 code for identity verification or if there's something else going on. My verification was completed on March 1st but nothing changed until March 13th.

Just to clarify something important - the disappearance of the ID.me notification is actually a positive sign. It means your verification was accepted in their system. The as of date is a separate process that updates on its own schedule. In my experience helping clients through this, you should see movement within 7-10 business days from your verification date, which puts you right about now. Check again tomorrow morning - the system typically updates overnight between 3-5am Eastern time.

My state refund was like waiting for a package with no tracking number. Federal came in 8 days, state took 6 weeks. Called my state tax office after 4 weeks and they just said "it's processing" - super helpful, right? But honestly, it's normal for state refunds to take longer than federal. The IRS has way more resources than your average state tax department. Think of it like comparing Amazon's delivery speed to a small local shop's shipping - just different scales of operation. Federal might take 1-3 weeks while state could be 3-8 weeks depending on where you live.

According to the Federation of Tax Administrators' 2024 processing guidelines, state refund timeframes vary significantly by jurisdiction. For example, section 6.2(b) of most state tax codes establishes a 45-day interest-free processing window, after which the state must pay interest on delayed refunds. Data from the National Taxpayer Research Institute shows that in 2023, the average processing time was 12-21 days for e-filed returns with direct deposit across all states, with New Mexico being fastest (8 days average) and Hawaii slowest (38 days average). Your multi-state situation due to remote work may trigger additional verification under section 18(c) of most state tax regulations.