I strongly recommend filing the amendment yourself rather than waiting. I waited for the IRS to catch a missing 1099 back on April 17, 2022, and they did eventually send a notice on January 23, 2023 - but they assessed penalties and interest dating back to the original due date. If I had amended on my own in May 2022 when I discovered the error, I would have saved nearly $200 in penalties. The IRS computers will eventually catch income mismatches, but they don't work in your favor timing-wise.

I might have some relevant experience here... I had a somewhat similar situation last year. I think it's important to note that if the missing W-2 would result in additional tax owed, you should probably file the amendment sooner rather than later. In my case, I waited about three months before filing my amendment, and the interest charges, while not enormous, were certainly noticeable. The actual amendment process wasn't as difficult as I feared, though it did take nearly 5 months for the IRS to process it completely.

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.35.3, the normal processing timeframe after identity verification is 9 weeks. However, IRS Publication 5027 states that returns will resume processing once identity verification is complete, without specifying an exact timeframe. In my case, I verified my identity on March 2, 2024, and received my refund on March 29, 2024 - approximately 4 weeks later. Has anyone else received theirs faster than the official 9-week guideline?

My experience was similar to what others have mentioned, but slightly different. Last year it took 5 weeks after verification, but this year only 3 weeks. Compared to my brother who waited 7 weeks last tax season, I think I got lucky. The timing seems to depend on how backed up the IRS is at different points in the tax season - early filers seem to get processed faster than those who verify during the March-April rush.

I'm concerned about what this means for your refund timeline. Have you noticed any impacts? • Has your processing been delayed? • Did your transcript update after the first verification? • Have you received any paper notices in addition to the online notification?

I had this exact issue on March 12, 2023. My transcript showed verification complete on February 28, 2023, but I received a second verification notice on March 12. I called on March 14 and the agent told me it was a system error. My refund was issued on March 21 without me having to complete the second verification. The agent specifically noted that the second notice was generated automatically but wasn't actually required in my case.

Just got my refund yesterday after a similar timeline! Isn't it such a relief when that transcript finally updates? I filed on 2/18, accepted 2/19, and transcript updated last Thursday with a 4/9 deposit date. The money hit my account exactly when they said it would. Now I can finally pay off that credit card I've been stressing about!

Mine just updated today too! Filed on February 15th and was starting to get worried. My direct deposit is scheduled for April 15th which is perfect timing for my rent. So reassuring to see others with similar timelines getting their refunds as expected.

While some may question using third-party services to contact a government agency, it's important to understand the current situation at the IRS. According to the National Taxpayer Advocate's 2023 Annual Report to Congress, the IRS still has a significant backlog of unprocessed returns and correspondence. Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.2 acknowledges that international returns require additional processing steps that can extend normal timeframes. The Taxpayer First Act of 2019 mandated improvements to customer service, but implementation has been delayed due to funding constraints. Given these documented challenges, using available tools to navigate the system efficiently is a reasonable approach for taxpayers facing extended delays.

I've seen several cases like yours recently. What was your filing method - paper or electronic? Did you receive any notices in the mail that might explain the delay? Have you checked your account transcript online for any transaction codes? Sometimes international returns get flagged for review due to foreign income reporting requirements under FATCA regulations, which can add substantial processing time.