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Rajan Walker
The "verify" tag disappearing is actually GOOD news! It means your identity verification was successful and they've moved your return into normal processing. I've helped dozens of people through this process last year, and this is exactly what happens. The transcripts stay N/A for a bit longer because that system updates separately from the verification system. Don't panic - you should see movement very soon, but you need to act quickly if nothing changes within 14 days!
OMG thank you for this! I've been freaking out for days because my transcripts are still N/A even though my verify tag disappeared last week. The anxiety is killing me because we need this money so badly right now. š©
Thanks for providing this practical timeline. Much more helpful than the generic "your refund should arrive within 21 days" that the IRS website keeps telling everyone. This matches what happened with my brother's return last month too.
Ev Luca
I verified in person on March 8th. My verify tag disappeared March 10th. Transcripts showed N/A until March 18th. Got my direct deposit on March 25th. Just hang tight - you're on the right track. Don't waste time checking WMR, focus on the transcripts instead.
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Thais Soares
This is fascinating - I've never heard of the IRS and employers disagreeing about whether a form was submitted! š¤ Did the advocate mention anything about which specific department at the IRS handles these discrepancies? I wonder if there's a special unit that reconciles reported vs. processed forms?
Nalani Liu
I think you might need to ask your employer for more specific information about how they submitted the form... I'm not an expert, but I believe there could be different ways employers report 1099s to the IRS, and perhaps that's where the confusion is happening? Maybe they submitted it through a system that hasn't yet synchronized with the main IRS database?
Axel Bourke
ā¢Why would the IRS have different systems that don't communicate with each other? This is actually quite common in large government agencies. I've seen this exact scenario play out dozens of times with clients. The IRS has multiple databases that sync at different intervals. The Income Verification database (what advocates check) often updates 2-3 weeks after the Returns Processing database. What's likely happening is that your employer DID submit the form, but it's either: 1) still being processed in the first database, 2) was rejected due to a minor mismatch, or 3) is caught in the synchronization process between systems. Request that your employer contact the e-file provider directly for a submission status report, not just the confirmation.
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Cynthia Love
I might be able to provide some insight, though my experience is from earlier this filing season. I was told on February 12th that my verification letter had been sent, but it didn't arrive until February 28th - approximately 16 days later. And to make matters worse, when I called again during that waiting period, another agent told me no letter had actually been sent yet! It seems like there might possibly be some disconnect between what agents see on their screens and what's actually happening in the processing centers.
This is exactly what happens. I worked as a tax professional for 12 years. The truth is that when an agent tells you a letter was sent on a specific date, they're reading what the system shows. But in reality, there's a 3-5 day processing period before letters actually get printed and mailed. So if they say it went out April 15th, it likely was printed around April 18-20 and mailed shortly after.
Rosie Harper
ā¢Wow, this explains so much! I had no idea there was this big gap between what they see in the system and what actually happens. I always thought the IRS would be like Amazon with super precise tracking, but it's more like ordering from that sketchy website where shipping updates are more like suggestions than facts. Thanks for explaining this!
My verification experience this tax season: ā¢ Letter sent date (according to IRS): March 2 ā¢ Actual arrival date: March 13 (11 days later) ā¢ Verification completed online: March 13 ā¢ Transcript updated: March 20 ā¢ Refund deposited: March 25 Don't waste time calling repeatedly. Set up Informed Delivery with USPS to know exactly when it arrives. Watch your transcript for code 971 followed by 290 - that's when you know you're cleared.
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FYI - if u have access to ur IRS acct online, u can get most verification letters instantly for free. Saved me $50 that a tax prep place wanted to charge me for getting the same docs. Just go to IRS.gov, login to ur acct (or create one), then look for "Get Transcript Online" option. Most immigration stuff accepts these printouts as official.
Isn't it interesting how something as simple as changing an address can create such complications with government agencies? The consensus here seems to be that your options are: (1) create/use your online IRS account to get instant access to most verification letters, (2) call the IRS directly and prepare for potentially long wait times, (3) use a service like Claimyr to get through to an agent faster, or (4) schedule an in-person appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. Have you tried the online account option yet? That's usually the fastest solution if your specific letter type is available there.
Tyrone Hill
Be careful about assuming everything is fine! Last year my transcripts showed N/A for three weeks, and I ignored it thinking it was normal processing. Turns out there was an identity verification issue that I needed to address. The delay cost me an additional month of waiting because I didn't take action. If your transcripts don't appear by the three-week mark, I strongly recommend being proactive and checking for any verification requirements through ID.me or the IRS verification portal.
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Toot-n-Mighty
I filed on February 14th and was in the exact same boat. My transcripts showed N/A until March 1st, then suddenly everything appeared at once. Got my direct deposit on March 4th. The waiting is brutal when you're counting on that money! I had marked February 28th on my calendar as when I absolutely needed the refund for my car insurance payment. Ended up having to shuffle some bills around, but it all worked out eventually.
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Natalie Khan
ā¢My transcript availability followed a similar timeline last filing season. Filed on February 12, 2023, transcript remained N/A until February 27, 2023, when it updated with TC 150 and 846 codes simultaneously. The direct deposit was received on March 2, 2023, exactly as the 846 code indicated. This pattern suggests that some returns bypass the staged processing and move directly to completion status.
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Abigail bergen
ā¢Thank you for sharing this! I've been so worried, but hearing actual dates and timelines is really helpful. I'm relieved to know this might just be normal for this time of year and not something wrong with my return.
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