Can't request another identity verification letter, been waiting 3 weeks for first one. Are all verification codes the same?

The IRS typically only allows one additional verification letter request in a short timeframe. The system will temporarily block additional requests to prevent fraud. The verification codes are usually different on each letter for security reasons - they generate a new code each time they send a letter. If it's been 3+ weeks since your last request, you have a few options: 1. Try calling the Identity Verification line directly at 800-830-5084 (not the general IRS line) 2. Make an in-person appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center 3. Keep checking Get Transcript online - sometimes you can verify through there instead Also, verify your address is correct in the IRS system. Many verification letters get lost because the IRS has an outdated address.

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After waiting 2 months for my verification letter (never came), I finally found a way to talk to an actual human at the IRS. Used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that somehow gets you past all the IRS phone system nonsense. Got a call back with an agent in about 40 minutes who helped me verify over the phone instead of waiting for another letter. Best money I've ever spent to finally get someone who could actually help me. The agent ended up releasing my refund while on the call!

I had this exact same problem last year. Turns out the letters kept getting sent to my old adress even though I had updated my address with the IRS through my latest tax return. Had to call 12 times before I found an agent who knew what they were doing. They can actually verify you over the phone if you have the right person. Ask to speak with a supervisor or someone in the identity verification department specifically.

The IRS is such a broken system. I've been dealing with this for 4 MONTHS. I'm on my 3rd verification letter request and still nothing. Called over 30 times. Went to a local office but they were "not equipped" to handle identity verification 🤡 Somehow they can send me bills no problem but can't send a verification letter to the correct address.

Ok so I literally JUST went through this. The trick is to verify your identity online if possible. Go to irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification and see if you can do it there. You'll need your last tax return info, a credit card or loan account number, and a mobile phone in your name. Worked for me when I couldn't get the letter.

pro tip: if u have informed delivery with usps, u can see when the letter is coming. mine was sent 3 times but never showed up even tho it showed in informed delivery!! turns out my mail carrier was putting it in wrong box 🤬

Anyone know if u can get the verification code by calling? Last year they were able to give me some kind of bypass code over the phone but this year the agent said they can't do that anymore.

I work at a tax prep office. This is a common issue right now. The verification letters (called Letter 5071C) are taking 3-4 weeks to arrive if they ever do. If you haven't received anything after a month, it's best to schedule an in-person appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. Bring 2 forms of ID, your tax return copy, and any IRS notices you've received. They can verify you on the spot and release your refund. And yes, each letter has a unique verification code.

had the same thing happen to me. turned out the letters were being sent to my old adress from 3 years ago. i think its a huge glitch in their system cuz i've filled taxes with my new address for years. the only way i fixed it was going to the local irs office in person.

After struggling with this for weeks, I found a phone number trick. Call 800-830-5084, then immediately when the automated system starts, press 1, then 4, wait for the prompt, then 2, then 3, then 1 again. This gets you to a specific department that can help with identity verification issues faster. Might not work for everyone but it worked for me!

If you have access to your transcript through irs.gov you might see a code that indicates why they're asking for verification. Something like 570 or 420. Helped me understand what was going on when I was in your boat.

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has anyone tried contacting the Taxpayer Advocate Service? I heard they can help with these situations if you've been waiting more than 30 days

just checking - are you sure youre looking at the right place on the website? go to identity verification page not the regular account page. also make sure you're not on a scam site. only use irs.gov directly.

Depending on what type of verification letter it is, there are different waiting periods and request limits. For a 5071C (standard identity verification), you can only request a new one every 30 days. For a 6331C (wage verification), it's every 15 days. You can find which type you need by checking your account transcript if you can access it online.

I was stuck in verification hell for nearly 4 months! Ended up using Claimyr to finally talk to an agent. It was the only way I could talk to a live agent after trying for weeks. The agent was actually able to verify me over the phone and I got my refund 8 days later. claimyr.com saved me from pulling my hair out.

The IRS is absolutely SWAMPED with these verification issues right now. I'm a tax preparer and about 60% of my clients are having to verify their identity this year - way more than usual. They're short-staffed and overwhelmed with the verification requests. Best bet is to go to a local office in person if possible.

Tip from someone who finally got this resolved: if you have a tax professional who prepared your return, they might be able to call the Practitioner Priority Line on your behalf. They have access to a different phone system than we do. My accountant called and got this fixed in one day after I struggled for weeks.