Accepted 2/5 - Agent Finally Said I Need to Verify Identity - What Now?

Sounds like ur in identity verification limbo. This happens A LOT this time of yr. Here's what u need to know: 1. IRS sends letter 5071C if they need verification 2. U can verify online at idverify.irs.gov (faster) or by phone 3. Have ur tax return, last yr's AGI, and ID docs ready 4. After verification, expect 9 wks processing time (tho often faster) Def don't keep calling randomly - huge waste of time. The first agent was right - u need to complete verification b4 anything moves forward.

I had this exact issue last month. Calling the regular IRS line was absolutely futile - waited 2+ hours multiple times only to get disconnected. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and it was a game-changer: • Got connected to an actual IRS agent in under 30 minutes • Agent confirmed I needed identity verification • Completed verification on that same call • Refund processed within 2 weeks after verification I'm particularly concerned that your divorce settlement depends on this. The verification hold can delay your refund by 60+ days if not addressed promptly. Don't wait for the letter if you know verification is needed.

According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients), you need to verify ASAP! The clock doesn't start until you complete verification. Most people are getting the verification letter 4-6 weeks after acceptance, but you can verify without it if an agent told you it's needed. You need to do this NOW if your divorce settlement depends on it - every day matters with the current backlog!

I was stuck in verification hell for WEEKS until I found taxr.ai. It analyzed my transcript and showed exactly where I was in the verification process. The transcript had codes I didn't understand but taxr.ai explained everything - showed me I had a 570 freeze code because of verification and predicted when it would clear. Saved me so much stress and helped me understand what was actually happening instead of guessing. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

I'm not entirely convinced this is actually an identity verification issue. It might possibly be a more general review or possibly even an audit, which could potentially take much longer. Sometimes the frontline agents don't always have complete information about your specific case. Did they perhaps mention any specific form numbers or possibly give you any specific verification instructions? Without those details, I would be somewhat hesitant to assume it's just standard identity verification.

Trust me, it's definitely identity verification. I've been through this twice now and the pattern is always the same. The IRS has ramped up identity verification since all the pandemic fraud. What's the point of calling if you're not going to believe what the agent tells you? Have you checked your tax transcript to see if there's a 570 freeze code? Did you try the ID verify site yet? The sooner you verify, the sooner your refund processes - especially important with your divorce situation.