For anyone experiencing blank transcripts, here's what typically works best: 1) First check your Return Transcript AND Account Transcript (they show different information) 2) Verify your e-file was actually accepted (not just submitted) 3) Wait at least 21 days before calling 4) When you call, specifically ask them to check for internal codes that might not be visible to you 5) Request they verify if your return is in ERS (Error Resolution System) The system often resolves itself, but a call can definitely trigger movement in some cases.

I had the exact same situation happen on February 3rd this year. My transcript was blank until March 15th, then suddenly updated with a direct deposit date of March 20th. The interesting thing is that I also called on March 12th, and three days later everything updated. Seems like there might be a connection between calling and sudden transcript updates. I was so relieved when it finally processed!

I verified in person on February 28th and had my refund direct deposited on March 18th - exactly 19 days later! According to IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3, the normal processing time after identity verification is 9 weeks, but the IRS has been moving much faster on these cases in 2024. Don't wait until the last minute to make financial decisions based on this timeline though - the IRS is notoriously unpredictable.

I had to verify in February. My transcript updated exactly 3 weeks later. It was like watching paint dry compared to my previous returns that processed in 8-10 days. Much better than the 9 weeks they quoted me though. If you compare this to the 2021 tax season when some people waited 6+ months after verification, we're in much better shape now.

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.35.3, the normal processing timeframe after identity verification is 9 weeks. However, IRS Publication 5027 states that returns will resume processing once identity verification is complete, without specifying an exact timeframe. In my case, I verified my identity on March 2, 2024, and received my refund on March 29, 2024 - approximately 4 weeks later. Has anyone else received theirs faster than the official 9-week guideline?

My experience was similar to what others have mentioned, but slightly different. Last year it took 5 weeks after verification, but this year only 3 weeks. Compared to my brother who waited 7 weeks last tax season, I think I got lucky. The timing seems to depend on how backed up the IRS is at different points in the tax season - early filers seem to get processed faster than those who verify during the March-April rush.

I strongly recommend filing the amendment yourself rather than waiting. I waited for the IRS to catch a missing 1099 back on April 17, 2022, and they did eventually send a notice on January 23, 2023 - but they assessed penalties and interest dating back to the original due date. If I had amended on my own in May 2022 when I discovered the error, I would have saved nearly $200 in penalties. The IRS computers will eventually catch income mismatches, but they don't work in your favor timing-wise.

I might have some relevant experience here... I had a somewhat similar situation last year. I think it's important to note that if the missing W-2 would result in additional tax owed, you should probably file the amendment sooner rather than later. In my case, I waited about three months before filing my amendment, and the interest charges, while not enormous, were certainly noticeable. The actual amendment process wasn't as difficult as I feared, though it did take nearly 5 months for the IRS to process it completely.

I'm concerned about what this means for your refund timeline. Have you noticed any impacts? • Has your processing been delayed? • Did your transcript update after the first verification? • Have you received any paper notices in addition to the online notification?

I had this exact issue on March 12, 2023. My transcript showed verification complete on February 28, 2023, but I received a second verification notice on March 12. I called on March 14 and the agent told me it was a system error. My refund was issued on March 21 without me having to complete the second verification. The agent specifically noted that the second notice was generated automatically but wasn't actually required in my case.