I may have some encouraging news to share. After my identity verification call in February, I saw no updates for about two weeks. Then suddenly, everything updated at once and my amended refund was processed within 10 days after that. It seems that sometimes the system works silently in the background, and then all status updates appear simultaneously. Perhaps your case is following a similar pattern?

In my experience, identity verification for amended returns typically results in transcript updates within approximately 10-14 business days, though this can possibly vary depending on current processing volumes. The verification acknowledgment should generally appear as transaction code 971 with a specific action code, which essentially confirms your identity has been successfully verified. It's worth noting that the WMAR tool is somewhat notorious for delayed updates compared to actual processing status.

After waiting 7 weeks for my refund with both credits, I finally gave up on the regular IRS number and used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com). Got through to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of spending days trying to call. The agent confirmed my return was just stuck in the extended verification process but nothing was wrong. Got my refund about a week later. Worth it just for the peace of mind knowing nothing was actually wrong with my return.

H&R Block filer here too! Filed Feb 3rd with both credits, still waiting. Called IRS yesterday and they said it's "still processing" with no errors. Agent said they're just backed up and to keep waiting. So frustrating but at least we're not alone!

Be careful about relying too much on what they tell you over the phone. Last year I was told my return was fixed and to expect my refund in 2 weeks. Ended up waiting 6 more weeks because there was actually a second issue they didn't mention. The "fixed" status sometimes just means they addressed one problem but there could be others they haven't gotten to yet. Not trying to be negative, just sharing my experience so you're prepared.

I was in the exact same situation last year. Filed on January 31st, got the "error fixed" message on February 8th, and they told me to wait until March 2nd. My refund actually showed up on February 28th! The key is that once they fix an error, your return goes back into normal processing - it doesn't start the 21-day clock over again. Most people see their refunds within 7-10 days after an error correction.

My Bank of America deposit hit exactly 28 hours before my official DDD. My trace number started with 0903 and my deposit was $4,372. It appeared as pending at first for about 6 hours, then fully cleared. I've tracked this for 3 years now and BoA has consistently deposited 1-2 days early for me. If your DDD is 3/18, I'd expect it anytime between now and tomorrow morning at 5am.

OMG I'm with BoA too and my DDD is 3/18 but nothing yet. Srsly stressing bc I've got bills due tmrw. Last yr mine came at like 2am the day before DDD. Anyone know if BoA is experiencing delays? My WMR still says refund approved and my transcript hasn't changed. Ugh, tax season is the worst.

For those who need their refund urgently and can't wait for NetSpend's processing, you might consider setting up direct deposit verification with the IRS portal for future refunds. This establishes a more reliable deposit timeline and eliminates the intermediary processing delay that often occurs with prepaid cards. The ACH processing timeline typically shows that funds released from the Treasury on a Monday or Tuesday will reach most financial institutions by Wednesday or Thursday, though the actual posting time depends on the institution's batch processing schedule.

I think it might be helpful to share that my NetSpend deposit just hit about 20 minutes ago! My transcript showed 3/17 as the deposit date, and it came through around 2:15pm EST today. Last year it was almost exactly the same timing. Maybe check your accounts again soon?