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Filed 2/16 - ID Verification for State Taxes - Does it Affect Federal Processing?
So I e-filed on February 16th and it was accepted on February 17th for both state and federal. They're both still showing as processing with the regular 152 code on WMR. I'm kind of confused about something - does verifying ID for state taxes somehow also apply to federal taxes? I'm not really sure since this is my first time dealing with this situation, even though I'm pretty aware they're separate entities. It just seems, I don't know, a bit suspicious that this is the first time in maybe 6 years that the state can't take my entire refund (only a small portion this year) and suddenly they want me to go through all these verification hoops? It was never an issue before when they were taking everything - they didn't seem to care whose money it was as long as they got theirs! Just feels like they're making things difficult now that they can't keep as much... Anyone else experienced this?
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Filed Jan 29, Verified ID in Person, Finally Got My DDD!
Finally some good news to share! 😅 I filed on January 29th and got stuck in that verification loop (not fun when you're still learning the US tax system, let me tell you). Had to drag myself to the IRS office last Tuesday to verify my identity in person - what an adventure that was! But hey, just checked this morning and boom - got my direct deposit date! For anyone still waiting, hang in there. The system works... eventually. Lol.
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Instead of in-person verification, have you considered using the IRS online identity verification service for future filings? You can pre-verify your identity through ID.me before you even file, which can prevent these delays. The process takes about 15 minutes and requires a photo ID and smartphone. This might save you time next year since you've already experienced this delay once.
I'm so happy for you! 🎉 I've been waiting since February 3rd and still nothing! Did you notice any specific codes on your transcript before you got your DDD? I'm seeing 570 and 971 on mine and I'm freaking out a little bit because I really need this money for some unexpected medical bills that came up last month.
Not the original poster, but those codes typically indicate a temporary hold (570) and a notice being sent (971). After verification is processed, you should see a 571 code (hold released) and then an 846 code with your refund date. Hope that helps!
I had those exact codes before getting verified. The 971 usually means they're sending you a letter - probably asking for verification. Check your mail carefully and respond right away if you get a 5071C letter.
Transcript Updated to DD 4-10 After Showing N/A for Weeks
My tax transcript situation has finally updated: • Checked WMR and transcripts religiously for past 4 weeks • Transcripts showed N/A until approximately 6-7 hours ago • Just checked again at 2:20am and saw Direct Deposit date of 4-10 • No previous notices or delays that I'm aware of Has anyone experienced similar timeline? Should I expect the deposit on exactly that date or possibly earlier? As military family, we move frequently and I'm trying to plan accordingly for some upcoming expenses.
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Just FYI - overnight updates like yours are super common. IRS runs their major processing batches between midnight-4am EST. That's why many ppl notice changes when checking early AM. FWIW, my DD date was 3/22 and hit my bank exactly on that day. Seems like the IRS is getting more accurate w/ their DDDs this year vs prev yrs when they'd sometimes hit 1-2 days early. Military banks (USAA, Navy Fed) sometimes release tax refunds early tho.
Watch out for the "adjustment letter" trap. Had this happen two years in a row. Transcript shows beautiful DD date, then suddenly a 570 code appears and everything freezes. Why? Because they decided to adjust something minor on my return. Last year it was literally a $4 difference in calculation. Delayed my refund by 6 weeks. Not saying it will happen to you, but don't spend that money until it's actually in your account.
ID Verification Complete - Got My Direct Deposit Date for 3/08
Finally got through the ID verification process last Thursday, which was a relief compared to last year when it took nearly 3 months. The WMR tool updated this Friday showing a direct deposit date of 3/08. Not as quick as some folks I know who filed in January and got their refunds within 2 weeks, but at least it's moving along. I'm always cautious about celebrating too early, but it seems like the IRS systems are working better than the 2022 season when everything was delayed. See you all next tax season - hoping for an even smoother process then!
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If anyone is still waiting on verification to complete, I've found that checking your Account Transcript rather than WMR gives you more accurate information. Look for Transaction Code 570 (refund hold) followed by TC 571 (hold released). Once you see the 571 code, you're usually 3-7 days from getting your DDD (Direct Deposit Date). The Account Transcript is updated daily while WMR only updates once a week for most people.
You know what's interesting about the IRS verification process? It seems to follow regional patterns. Have others noticed this too? People in the Southeast seem to get through verification faster than those in the Northeast or West Coast. Could it be related to which processing center handles your return? Or is it just coincidence? Either way, the community wisdom seems to be: once you see that DD date, you can count on it being accurate within 1-2 days. Congrats on making it through the verification maze!
IRS Took My Refund for Tax Debt - Any Way to Get It Back?
So the IRS just swooped in like a hawk and snatched my tax refund to cover an old tax debt I owed them. It's like I was holding onto a dollar and they reached into my pocket before I could even spend it. Is there any way to get that money back? My finances are like a leaky boat right now - I'm trying to patch holes faster than they appear, and that refund would have been like a new bilge pump to keep me afloat. Working remotely has been great, but my expenses have been piling up like unread emails. Has anyone managed to reverse one of these refund offsets? I'm wondering if there's some kind of hardship exception or payment plan I could switch to instead?
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I had exactly $3,467 taken from my refund last year for a tax debt from 2021. I called the IRS 16 times before getting through to someone who could help. They told me I could file Form 911 for a hardship exception, which I did. It took exactly 47 days to process, but I was able to get $2,100 of my refund back because I was 3 months behind on rent and facing eviction. Had to provide bank statements showing less than $500 balance for 30 consecutive days and an eviction notice. The process was frustrating but ultimately worked.
I'm so sorry this happened to you! 😢 I know EXACTLY how it feels to count on that refund only to have it snatched away. My heart sank when I saw that $0 deposit instead of the $4,200 I was expecting. I was literally in tears! The practical solution is to immediately contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service - they're the only ones with the power to actually help in hardship situations. The regular IRS agents will just tell you "sorry, nothing we can do" but the TAS has special authority to release funds in true hardship cases. Don't give up hope! ❤️
Logan Chiang
I experienced the same situation during the 2023 filing season. The state Department of Revenue implemented enhanced verification protocols due to increased identity theft attempts. Your federal return with TC 152 is still in the standard processing queue within the IRS Master File system. According to the current IRS processing timeline, non-complex returns filed in mid-February should complete processing by approximately March 9-15, assuming no additional review flags are triggered. The state verification requirement is completely separate from federal processing parameters.
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Isla Fischer
Be careful with assuming this is a coincidence. Under IRC §6103(d), states and the IRS can share taxpayer information for tax administration purposes. While the verification processes are separate, if your state finds discrepancies during their verification, they may report this to the IRS, potentially triggering additional federal scrutiny. I've seen this happen to clients where state verification issues led to federal delays of 8+ weeks. Document everything and respond promptly to any verification requests to minimize potential delays.
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Miles Hammonds
Omg thx for mentioning this! Was about to ignore my state ID verification thinking it wouldn't affect my fed refund. Gonna get on that ASAP. Didn't realize they could share info like that. The whole system is so frustrating sometimes.
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Ruby Blake
I'm wondering if perhaps this might depend on what kind of discrepancies they find? Like, maybe if it's just an address verification issue it wouldn't trigger federal review, but if they find income reporting problems it might? Has anyone experienced the state finding something minor that didn't affect their federal return?
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