This delay is likely due to several factors: • Child Tax Credit claims trigger additional verification • IRS is prioritizing certain returns (typically lower income/simpler returns first) • System backlogs from the Feb 12-15 surge period • Staffing issues at processing centers Based on this tax season's patterns, most returns with similar characteristics are updating between 28-42 days after filing. The transcript typically updates overnight Thursday-Friday or Friday-Saturday.

FYI - the N/A transcript doesn't mean they haven't received ur return. It means they haven't processed it yet. There's a diff. The return is in the system (confirmed by ur acceptance and WMR first bar) but hasn't been assigned to processing queue yet. This is happening to TONS of ppl this yr. The cycle codes show most CTC returns are now processing in cycle 20240805 thru 20240807 which means late March/early April deposit dates.

Have you considered that the verification might be related to something specific on your return? Sometimes it's not random but triggered by certain entries. In my case, it was because my address changed AND I claimed a tax credit I hadn't claimed before. The frustrating thing is that they don't tell you why you need verification, right? Just that you need it? Something else to try: check if your state tax agency has a reciprocal verification process with the IRS. In some states, if you verify your identity with the state tax authority, it can satisfy the federal requirement too. Might be worth looking into while you're waiting to get through on the phone.

According to IRS Procedural Regulation 201-08-15, taxpayers facing verification barriers have alternative options that many IRS representatives won't voluntarily disclose. You can request a Taxpayer Advocate Service Form 911 (Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order) if the verification delay is causing financial hardship - which it sounds like it is with your mother's medication needs. Additionally, you can contact your Congressional Representative's office. Each has staff dedicated to helping constituents with federal agency issues, including IRS problems. I've seen cases where a Congressional inquiry resolved verification issues within 48-72 hours when other methods failed. It's frustrating that we have to go to these lengths, but these are legitimate channels specifically established for situations like yours.

OMG I was so confused about this too! 😫 So here's what I learned after hours of research: the IRS changed their processing system this year. They're now using a new verification process that adds about 7-10 days to EVERYONE'S refund timeline. Even if your return is accepted quickly, there's this new internal review that happens before they release funds. I was shocked when I found this out!

According to the IRS.gov website, they're currently processing returns filed on February 22nd. You can check their operational status page for updates: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations. Most people I know who filed electronically with direct deposit are getting refunds in 18-25 days this year. Paper returns are taking 6-8 weeks minimum.

Is your son's tax situation straightforward, or does he have any complicating factors? It's kind of like baking a cake - a simple vanilla cake (standard W-2 return) comes out of the oven faster than a complex layer cake with multiple ingredients (multiple income sources, credits, etc). Sometimes those extra ingredients can add days or even weeks to the processing time, even after verification.

I would say that, based on my somewhat extensive experience with post-verification processing, your son will likely see movement within approximately 10-14 days, assuming there are no additional complications. My most recent experience, which occurred in early March of this filing season, resulted in a refund exactly 12 days after verification was completed. It seems that the IRS has possibly improved their post-verification workflow this year, as previous years often took closer to the full 21 days that they typically quote as the maximum timeframe.

Back in 2021, I had a similar situation with a processing delay. What worked for me then (and might work now) was contacting my local Taxpayer Advocate Service office. They have more direct channels to research these systemic issues than regular IRS phone reps. In my case, they were able to identify that my return was stuck in a processing queue and needed manual intervention to move forward. If you're approaching the 60-day mark with no movement, I'd recommend giving them a call.

Is anyone seeing their tax transcript update and then go back to N/A again? Mine briefly showed some codes last week, then disappeared completely. When I called, they said this could indicate my return was pulled for additional review. Has anyone experienced this happening? Does it mean I'm going to be waiting even longer? I'm really worried because the last time this happened to my brother, he ended up waiting until August to get his refund.