According to the IRS2Go app and r/IRS megathreads, most February 13th filers are seeing DDDs between March 15-22 depending on their cycle code. The IRS is actually running slightly ahead of schedule compared to last year based on the data I've been tracking. If you check https://www.irs.gov/refunds and still don't see updates by March 15th, you might want to pull your full transcript to check for any TC 570/971 combo which could indicate verification needed. The IRS processing systems typically batch updates based on cycle codes rather than acceptance dates.

It might be worth checking if you have any credits on your return that would put you under PATH Act restrictions. If you claimed Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit, the IRS is legally not allowed to issue your refund before mid-February, which could potentially delay your processing timeline a bit compared to others who filed on the same day but didn't claim those credits.

Check with your local post office too. Sometimes they hold government checks if they're not sure about the delivery address. My neighbor had this happen and his was sitting at the post office for a week.

If you've moved recently or filed with a different address than your previous return, that could cause delays too. The IRS is terrible about forwarding mail even if you have a forwarding address with USPS.

I had this exact situation on February 23rd, 2023. Filed on February 7th, 2023 with TurboTax. Got the acceptance confirmation on February 8th, 2023. Checked transcript on February 23rd, 2023 and saw the Non-Filing Verification Letter. Called IRS on February 24th, 2023 and they confirmed my return was in the system but not fully processed. My transcript finally updated on March 9th, 2023 and I received my refund via direct deposit on March 14th, 2023. The IRS representative explained this happens frequently during peak filing season when their systems are processing millions of returns simultaneously. The acceptance confirmation is the key indicator your return was received - the transcript system simply hasn't caught up yet.

I've been through this process multiple times and here's exactly what's happening: Step 1: Your return is transmitted to the IRS through TurboTax Step 2: The IRS sends an acknowledgment that they've received it Step 3: Your return enters the processing queue Step 4: While in this queue, your transcript still shows as "not filed" Step 5: Once processing begins, your transcript will update The Non-Filing Verification Letter appears because the system is technically correct - your return hasn't completed processing yet. I'm skeptical of quick fixes for this situation. Despite what some suggest, this is simply how the IRS systems work. The confirmation from TurboTax is your proof that the return was submitted successfully. I wouldn't worry unless this continues past March 15th, at which point it might indicate a deeper issue requiring intervention.

My verification journey was like waiting for a cake to bake without being able to open the oven door. Verified on Feb 1st, and exactly 32 days later my transcript updated. The refund showed up 6 days after that. The IRS is basically running on computer systems from when disco was popular, so everything takes longer than it should. The 9-week estimate is like when your contractor says the kitchen remodel will take 2 weeks - they're padding the timeline.

Did you get any confirmation number or documentation when you verified in person? Have you tried calling the Identity Verification line directly instead of the main IRS number?

Have you tried calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service? They can sometimes help if your refund is causing financial hardship - like if you need it for that house down payment you mentioned. They won't help just because you're waiting, but if you can demonstrate actual hardship (like losing your chance at a house), they might intervene. Worth a shot if you're getting close to needing those funds.

Here's exactly what happened with my returns this year: 1. Filed both state and federal on February 3rd, 2024 2. State refund received February 15th (12 days) 3. WMR showed processing until February 28th 4. Transcript updated March 1st with code 570 5. Called IRS on March 8th - told to wait 6. Transcript updated March 15th with code 571 7. Refund approved March 16th 8. Money deposited March 20th (46 days total) So in my case, state came 34 days before federal with no correlation between them.