Did u have any other codes on ur transcript before the DDD showed up? Mine has a 570 code from last week but nothing else yet. Wondering if I should expect a letter or if it's something different. Thx for sharing ur timeline btw, super helpful!

Just to clarify for others reading this - the verification letter is typically a 5071C or 4883C. The 5071C requires identity verification while the 4883C is specifically for income verification. Sounds like you got the 5071C based on your description. The change from "still processing" to "being processed" is indeed a positive sign that usually indicates your return has moved past the initial verification stage and into the final processing queue.

According to IRM 21.4.1.3, normal processing time for e-filed returns should be 21 days, but many returns are being processed faster this year. It's worth noting that per IRC § 6402(a), the IRS has the authority to credit overpayments against any liabilities before issuing refunds, which can cause delays that aren't reflected in transcript updates. If your transcript shows recent activity, that's generally a positive sign.

My sister filed on May 4th and her transcript updated yesterday. I filed on May 7th and nothing yet. This is so much faster than last year when I filed in February and didn't get my refund until April! The IRS seems to be moving much quicker with the later filers compared to how they handled early filers who claimed EITC or CTC.

According to the official IRS2Go app updates and the https://www.irs.gov/refunds page, many 2024 returns are processing differently this year. My tax pro explained that returns filed in early February should expect 15-21 day processing times, with many showing no transcript updates until final processing. I filed 2/4, transcript showed N/A until 2/19, then got DDD for 2/22.

I think we might be seeing a pattern here that could be helpful for others in the community. It seems that many straightforward returns are being processed with minimal transcript updates this year. While it might be concerning to see no activity, it could actually be a good sign that your return isn't encountering issues that would trigger hold codes. Perhaps the IRS is prioritizing resources toward processing rather than updating systems that generate the intermediate codes we've come to expect. As long as you received the acceptance confirmation when you filed, your return is likely moving through the system as intended.

The 5071C verification process you underwent is part of the IRS's Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP), which is distinct from their Identity Theft Victim Assistance (IDTVA) program. TPP cases are processed through the Return Integrity Verification Operation (RIVO) and typically resolve much faster than true identity theft cases. Your timeline of verification-to-DDD is consistent with current RIVO processing metrics for the 2024 filing season. The medical changes you mentioned likely triggered the Dependent Database (DDb) scoring threshold, but since you verified successfully, you avoided the more intensive Automated Questionable Credit (AQC) review process.

For anyone else dealing with identity verification, the IRS has actually streamlined the process for 2024. They've added more appointment slots at TAC locations and improved their online verification system. If you receive a 5071C letter, you now have three options: verify online through ID.me, schedule an in-person appointment, or call the dedicated TPP hotline. The in-person route has been consistently the fastest based on data from this filing season. Also, bring both the requested documents AND your tax return information to your appointment - many people forget the latter and have to reschedule.

I'm not convinced calling actually helps speed anything up. In my experience: • Most agents just read the same information you can see online • They rarely have visibility into the verification review process • The 9-week timeline is deliberately conservative • The system works on automated queues that calling doesn't affect I've gone through verification twice in recent years, and both times my refund came between 3-4 weeks without any intervention. I think patience is honestly the best approach here.

Look, I know everyone's saying to be patient, but let me be straight with you - the 9 weeks is just the IRS covering themselves. I verified my ID on March 2nd and had my refund on March 22nd. Just 20 days. My neighbor waited 6 weeks. My coworker waited 2 weeks. There's no rhyme or reason to it that I can figure out. The military status might help, but don't count on it. Just plan for the worst (9 weeks) and hope for the best (2-3 weeks).