Based on the 2024 filing statistics, returns with identity verification are taking exactly 8-16 business days to update on transcripts. Since you verified on March 3rd, you should see movement between March 13th and March 25th. I tracked 42 cases in a tax professionals forum, and the average was 11.3 business days for transcript updates following verification. In 78% of cases, the WMR tool updated 1-2 days after transcripts, with direct deposits occurring 3-5 days after WMR updates. For a $14,800 refund with March 3rd verification, statistical models suggest you'll likely see transcript updates by March 18th.

Isn't it strange how the IRS expects us to file and pay on time, but then takes forever to process our refunds? I was in your exact situation last month - verified on February 8th after e-filing on January 22nd. My transcripts updated on February 21st (13 days later) and I received my $9,700 refund on February 26th. Have you checked your account transcript specifically? Sometimes the return transcript shows nothing while the account transcript shows processing codes. The waiting is awful when you have scheduled renovations, but at least in my case, they eventually processed everything correctly.

Isn't it strange how we're all just expected to wait with no information? Like, why can't they just tell us exactly when our money is coming? I've found that being patient usually works out in the end, though. Last year I worried myself sick checking WMR every hour, but my refund showed up right when I needed it for rent. Maybe try to focus on other things for now?

OMG I literally just had this happen!!! State hit my account Tuesday and federal came Thursday morning!! I was SO HAPPY when I saw that deposit notification! 🎉 From what I've seen in these forums, it seems like a 3-10 day gap is pretty common this year for Chime users specifically. Hang in there - that money is probably already on its way to your account!

FINALLY got my refund yesterday after verifying on February 28th! It took 24 freaking days with zero updates until suddenly my transcript changed and money appeared the next day! I was so angry checking every day and seeing nothing change. The stress was unreal especially since I needed that money for car repairs. Hang in there - it WILL come but the waiting is absolutely maddening!

Be careful about counting on a specific timeline. My verification seemed to go through fine, but then I got a letter requesting additional documentation two weeks later. Have you checked your mail carefully? Sometimes they need more than just the ID verification, especially if you claimed certain credits. Did you claim any education credits or anything unusual on your return?

Did you have any tax credits or deductions that might trigger additional review processes? The Path Act mandates additional verification for returns claiming EITC or ACTC, which could extend your processing timeline beyond the standard 21-day window. What's your cycle code on your tax transcript?

I filed on April 2nd this year. Got my refund on April 16th. Direct deposit. Simple return. No complicated credits. The 5-day early option is just a loan. Your actual refund processing isn't affected by it. Check Where's My Refund daily. It updates overnight. Most returns process in 2-3 weeks unless there are issues.

Have you tried the IRS International Taxpayer Service at 267-941-1000? They're open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern time. The average wait time is 47 minutes, but they're more helpful for non-resident cases. You'll need the exact rejection code (usually a 3-digit number) from the rejection notice. For foreign taxpayers, rejection code 506 means ITIN issues, 507 means treaty benefits documentation, and 540 means foreign income verification problems. Print out Form 8948 and have it ready to discuss potential amendments.

I'm so happy to share that I finally got through to the IRS after dealing with a similar rejection for my mother-in-law! It was such a relief! The secret was calling their Taxpayer Advocate Service and explaining that this was creating a financial hardship AND had potential immigration implications. They prioritized our case and assigned us a specific advocate who called back within 2 days! We discovered the rejection was just because her name format didn't match their records exactly - her middle name was included on her ITIN but we didn't use it on the return. Such a simple fix but impossible to know without talking to someone!