I'm curious - have you checked your credit report to make sure there's no other activity happening with the incorrect SSN? I've seen cases where payroll errors led to bigger problems because the wrong SSN was being used in multiple systems. God, I hate how one small mistake can spiral into such a massive headache!! 😡

I had a somewhat similar issue, though perhaps not quite as severe. My employer had transposed two digits in my SSN for tax year 2022. I was able to get it resolved by doing the following: First, I contacted my employer's payroll department and requested a W-2c (corrected W-2). They issued this within about 2 weeks. Then, I filed Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) with the IRS as a precautionary measure. Finally, I called the IRS and explained the situation. It took approximately 4 months for everything to be fully resolved, which is considerably faster than your year-long wait. The key factor, I believe, was getting the employer to issue the W-2c promptly. For your current year taxes, you should probably file normally but include a statement explaining the situation with the previous year.

I waited exactly 47 days with zero updates after being accepted on January 23rd. Nothing worked - not calling, not checking transcripts, not the stupid tax advocate service. What finally worked was filing Form 911 (Taxpayer Advocate Service request) and specifically citing financial hardship. Within 8 days of submitting that form, my transcript updated and I got my refund 4 days later. It's ridiculous we have to jump through these hoops, but if you're desperate, it's worth trying.

This is consistent with what we're observing in the Return Processing Pipeline this season. There appears to be a systematic delay affecting approximately 15-20% of returns filed between January 22-29. The IRS Master File processing system undergoes periodic batching protocols, and your return may be caught in what we call a "processing queue anomaly." These typically resolve within 45-60 days of acceptance without requiring taxpayer intervention. The absence of transcript updates specifically indicates your return is in pre-processing status rather than under review or audit, which is actually a positive indicator.

The community wisdom here is that February filers often wait longer than January or March filers. It's like going to a restaurant during peak dinner rush - you'll wait longer than early birds or late diners. The N/A transcript with a letter is a common pattern this year, much more so than in previous filing seasons. Most people report it's just identity verification or confirmation of filing.

You might want to check if you have any credits on your return. Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Credit could potentially delay processing. Also, if your return was affected by any tax law changes, that might be causing the delay. The letter could be a simple verification request... I wouldn't be too concerned until you actually read what it says.

Think of the IRS phone system like trying to get concert tickets for a popular band - everyone's calling at the same time using the same approach. Services like Claimyr are essentially like having someone wait in line for you. Is it necessary? No. Can it save hours of frustration during peak season? Absolutely. When you're dealing with military deployment and handling finances solo, the time saved might be worth the cost - it's like paying for expedited shipping when you need something quickly.

The 'taxes under review' status after identity verification is actually quite common this year. Did you know the IRS has increased verification measures by approximately 35% for the 2024 filing season? It's part of their effort to combat the rise in tax identity theft. Most returns flagged for identity verification that successfully complete the process move to approved status within 7-14 days. Military returns sometimes get additional scrutiny due to complex residence situations, but they also have dedicated processing teams.

lol welcome to dealing with the IRS. might as well get comfy, youre gonna be here a while 🤡

Hey OP, any updates? Did you manage to get through to anyone or figure out what's going on with your refund?