CP05 Letter After Filing - WMR Status Changed But Can't Access Transcript

I got a CP05 letter exactly 32 days after filing this year. Mine also said 60 days for review. I was counting on that money for my car payment ($412) and rent ($1,275). After exactly 47 days, my refund was approved without any additional information needed. The system is just backed up with verification checks this year - especially if you claimed any credits. Really appreciate you sharing your situation - helps to know I'm not alone in this!

According to the IRS.gov website, CP05 letters are sent when they need to verify information on your return. Since you filed in January, you're probably caught in their annual verification process. I was super anxious when this happened to me, but I found https://taxr.ai really helpful - you can upload your CP05 letter and it explains exactly what's happening with your specific review and what codes to look for when your transcript becomes available. The site breaks down what each code means for your timeline without all the confusing IRS language.

I'm currently going through the EXACT same situation! Filed on 1/20, approved on 1/29, then received CP05 on 2/15. Have you checked if you claimed any credits that might trigger verification? I meticulously documented every potential trigger: Child Tax Credit? EIC? Recovery Rebate? Head of Household status post-divorce? Did you change filing status from last year? Did you claim any children that were previously claimed by your ex? I've been tracking 37 similar cases on the tax forums, and the average wait time is 49.3 days from CP05 receipt to refund issuance. Would you mind sharing if you had any major life changes besides the divorce that might have flagged your return?

OMG this happened to me last yr and I was freaking tf out! Couldn't get thru to the IRS for like 3 wks straight - kept trying diff times of day, diff numbers, nothing worked. Finally found out about Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and they got me thru to an actual human at the IRS in like 30 mins! Agent confirmed my return was just in review bc of some credit verification thing and nothing was wrong. Saved me from so much anxiety! Didn't even know services like this existed til I was desperate lol.

I should caution you about one potential complication with your situation. The expired license preventing transcript access could become problematic if the IRS determines they need additional verification from you. While many CP05 reviews resolve automatically, approximately 15% require taxpayer response. Without transcript access, you won't see crucial updates like Transaction Code 570 (additional account action pending) or 971 (notice issued). I'd recommend prioritizing that DMV appointment and immediately checking your transcript afterward. If you see code 420 with 424/425, that indicates an audit selection rather than routine verification, which would require different actions on your part.

Have you checked if your filing status changed from last year? Could your ex-spouse have claimed any credits you're also claiming? What about address changes - did you update everything with the IRS after moving post-divorce? Sometimes these reviews happen when there's conflicting information between your current and previous returns, wouldn't you agree?