Did your return include any foreign tax credits via Form 1116? I'm in a similar situation and wondering if that specific form triggers additional review cycles? My tax preparer mentioned something about FATCA compliance checks for international filers, but wasn't clear if that applies to all non-resident returns or just those with foreign financial assets above the reporting threshold?

What most people don't realize about March filings is they hit during the IRS's peak processing period. You think you're avoiding the early February rush, but you're actually landing right in the middle of their busiest time, aren't you? International returns add another layer of complexity. I've been filing with international components for years, and I've learned to expect my refund approximately 14-21 days later than the standard timeline. The 1042-S form specifically routes your return through the Specialized Processing Unit in Austin, which has been running about 3 weeks behind schedule this year based on what I've seen.

I verified on April 9th and received my refund on April 25th! I had submitted all my documentation on April 10th and got a confirmation email on April 12th. Then on April 21st my transcript updated with an 846 code, and exactly 4 days later the money was in my account. The wait was so stressful because I needed it for my rent due on May 1st.

Has anyone here been through both ID verification and income verification? I'm trying to understand if what you're experiencing is similar to my situation last year where I had to verify both, which took substantially longer than just ID verification alone. In my previous experience, ID verification alone took about 2 weeks while the combined process stretched to nearly 5 weeks.

I had a verification appointment scheduled for April 2nd and couldn't reach anyone at the IRS to confirm exactly what documentation they needed. After calling the main IRS number for three days and being disconnected, I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an agent. They confirmed I needed my loan disbursement statements in addition to my 1098-T since I was being verified for American Opportunity Credit. The verification specialist also explained that without the proper documentation, my refund would be held indefinitely. The $20 for Claimyr saved me from potentially losing thousands in credits.

I had my verification appointment on February 15th this year and was told on arrival that I needed to provide proof of enrollment status for Spring 2024 semester, which wasn't mentioned in my letter at all. The appointment took 45 minutes, and they processed my verification on the spot. Your appointment today will likely require all 2023 tax documents, plus enrollment verification for any semesters you claimed education credits for. Bring everything TODAY - if you miss this appointment, the next available slot might not be until May or June!

From what I've gathered from various posts here and on other forums, it seems that most people are starting to see these refunds come through, though the timeline varies quite a bit. It might be worth checking your tax transcript weekly rather than daily, as the process appears to be moving steadily but not particularly quickly. Many users report receiving a letter about 7-14 days after the deposit explaining the adjustment. I was pleasantly surprised to find my adjustment processed last week - it's nice to see the system is actually working, even if it's taking some time.

REFUND RECEIVED! Just got mine this morning - $862 direct deposited with zero notification beforehand. I filed on February 17th as a single filer with relatively simple taxes. The transcript updated with code 846 exactly 3 days ago. For those still waiting, there's definitely movement happening NOW! Check your transcripts ASAP as the Where's My Refund tool isn't showing these adjustments at all. My advice: set up transcript alerts and check your bank account daily because they're not sending advance notices before deposits.

After completing ID verification on February 7th, I received my refund on March 12th (33 days). According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.5.6.4.7, the normal processing timeframe after identity verification is 9 weeks, but many returns are processed faster. For those experiencing student loan offsets despite forbearance, you have rights under the Treasury Offset Program (31 CFR Part 285). If your loans were in an eligible forbearance status, you can request a refund by contacting both your loan servicer AND the Treasury Offset Program directly at 1-800-304-3107. The Department of Education issued guidance that loans in COVID-related administrative forbearance should not be subject to offset, but implementation has been inconsistent.

I had my identity verified back in January. Took exactly 6 weeks and 2 days to get my refund after verification. Did you have to verify in person or online? The online process seems to go faster from what I've seen. About the student loan situation - my refund was offset despite my loans being in forbearance. I called my loan servicer and they admitted it was a mistake on their end. They hadn't properly updated my status in the Treasury Offset Program database. Did you receive a notice before filing that your refund might be offset? You should get a notice at least 65 days before they can take your refund.