Has anyone actually gotten through to the IRS since January 29th when tax season officially started? I've been trying at least twice a week since February 15th with absolutely no luck. Is it even worth trying again before April 15th?

I was probably in a somewhat similar situation last month. Filed January 25th, accepted same day, but no updates for nearly 5 weeks. I eventually discovered my return was selected for a random review - nothing I did wrong. The IRS generally processes most returns within 21 days, but they can technically take up to 45 days without owing interest. In my experience, calling rarely speeds anything up unless there's a specific issue they need information from you to resolve.

Is an in-person appointment really necessary? Couldn't you just call the ID verify number on the letter instead? Seems like they're making this unnecessarily complicated by not sending the letter promptly. And how do we know this appointment will actually resolve anything?

Bring everything. Don't take chances. Photo ID. Social security card. Birth certificate. Two utility bills. Copy of this year's return. Copy of last year's return. Bank statements. Pay stubs. Marriage certificate if filing jointly. Appointment takes 15-30 minutes. They'll verify quickly. Processing after verification takes 9 business days typically. Don't forget your phone with the appointment confirmation.

I'm so glad you got your DDD (direct deposit date) with that 846 code! Just so you know, the 810 Freeze Code is often applied to returns with significant changes in income reporting from prior years, which is common for gig workers with variable income. The IRS typically releases these holds within 60-90 days even without intervention, but your proactive approach clearly expedited the process. The cycle between resolution and actual deposit is typically 5-7 business days, so your funds should arrive soon.

Just to be clear - you called the Examination Department directly? Not the general IRS number? I've been trying the main line for weeks with no luck. My return's been frozen since early March and I'm getting desperate. Did you use a specific extension or ask for a particular department when you called?

Do you know why they sent a check instead of direct deposit? I'm in a similar situation (verified on 3/10) and wondering if I'll get DD or paper check. My bank info hasn't changed since last year.

I went through this last year and the year before. The ID verification system has become pretty standard for many filers. In 2022 it took me 8 weeks after verification to get my refund. Last year it was about 3 weeks. This year it seems they've improved their processes quite a bit based on your timeline and what I'm seeing from others.

I filed exactly 52 days ago and was stuck with that message for 47 days straight. No notices, no transcript updates, nothing. Called IRS after exactly 21 days and again at 35 days - both times told "just keep waiting." Finally got my refund yesterday with no explanation for the delay. It was exactly the amount I expected, so clearly no adjustments were made. The system is just overwhelmed and moving at a glacial pace for many of us.

I was hesitant to share this, but I think it might help others... I was in a similar situation with my return filed February 3rd. After waiting patiently for about 5 weeks with the same delayed message, I decided to check my transcript one more time before calling. To my surprise, it had updated overnight with a direct deposit date. Two days later, the money was in my account - even though WMR never updated beyond the "still processing" message. So maybe check your transcript if you haven't recently? Sometimes the systems don't sync properly.