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Did you file electronically or by mail? I'm still waiting on mine and I'm trying to figure out if there's any pattern to who gets theirs faster. Filed Feb 1st and transcript just updated last week, but no money yet. This is killing my budget!
For anyone still waiting on refunds, here's what's happening this tax season: 1. The IRS is experiencing higher-than-normal verification procedures for returns filed in 2024 2. According to the IRS operations page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're currently processing returns received through early March 3. If you claimed certain credits (EITC, ACTC), your refund is subject to the PATH Act which prevents issuance before mid-February 4. The "Where's My Refund" tool updates only once daily (usually overnight) 5. Transcripts typically update on Friday mornings between 12am-6am EST The good news is that most refunds are still being issued within 21 days of acceptance.
Isn't it interesting how the IRS can be so precise with some things and yet so vague with others? I remember waiting for months last year with zero information. This kind of transparency about processing times would have saved me so much anxiety.
Be careful about assuming everything is fine just because others are experiencing delays too. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.5.6.4.7, transcript availability should occur within 7-10 days after e-file acceptance. When it shows N/A after this timeframe, it could indicate a potential review flag. While most delays are indeed due to general backlog, approximately 12.8% of early filers from 2023 data experienced some form of manual review that caused extended delays. I'd advise checking your return for potential audit triggers like home office deductions, unreported income discrepancies, or math errors. Not trying to alarm you, but preparation is prudent.
FWIW this is super common rn. IRS is swamped + their systems are ancient. Most ppl I know who filed early Feb are still waiting. The N/A transcript + WMR stuck on processing combo usually means ur in the queue but haven't been assigned to a processor yet. Unless u get a letter from IRS, prob nothing wrong w/ ur return. Hang tight - most early Feb filers I know are just now starting to see movement. Pro tip: check transcripts Wed/Thurs AM for best chance of seeing updates.
This verification process could potentially indicate discrepancies between your reported income and what employers submitted on Form W-2 or 1099. The IRS Automated Underreporter (AUR) program flags returns with potential mismatches. Be aware that if substantial discrepancies are identified, you could face penalties under IRC Section 6662 for substantial understatement. I'd recommend reviewing your documentation thoroughly while waiting.
I had exactly this situation in February. My transcript showed 570/971 codes dated 02/26/2024. When I checked my account, it showed they were verifying my Child Tax Credit claims. I have two kids but had a change in custody arrangement that affected my eligibility. Did you claim any credits that might be triggering this review? Sometimes specific credits like EITC or CTC get extra scrutiny.
Are you seeing any specific codes on your transcript? Or is it completely empty? I'm wondering if you're getting the standard 9001 code for identity verification or if there's something else going on. My verification was completed on March 1st but nothing changed until March 13th.
Just to clarify something important - the disappearance of the ID.me notification is actually a positive sign. It means your verification was accepted in their system. The as of date is a separate process that updates on its own schedule. In my experience helping clients through this, you should see movement within 7-10 business days from your verification date, which puts you right about now. Check again tomorrow morning - the system typically updates overnight between 3-5am Eastern time.
Fatima Al-Maktoum
Successfully completed my ID verification last week after initially being very frustrated by the process. My appointment took exactly 22 minutes from check-in to completion. The IRS representative verified my Schedule C business income documentation, cross-referenced my 1099-NEC forms, and confirmed my identity using my passport and driver's license. Despite the inconvenience of going in person, the actual appointment was efficient and my return was processed within 48 hours afterward. My refund hit my account this morning!
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Dylan Mitchell
According to IRS Procedural Notice 2023-56, the enhanced verification procedures were implemented to address the approximately $5.7 billion in fraudulent refund attempts during the previous tax year. While frustrating, these measures have reportedly reduced identity theft refund fraud by 58%. The disconnect between online submission and in-person verification stems from limitations in the IRS Identity Protection PIN system architecture, which currently cannot authenticate certain document types without physical inspection. For high-income filers, this primarily affects those with Schedule C income or claiming certain credits.
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