Completed IRS return verification through ID.me - Will it really take up to 9 weeks to process my April return?

I went through this exact process last year. The 9 weeks they mention is definitely the worst-case scenario. In my experience, it took about 4 weeks after verification for my return to be fully processed and my refund to be issued. The Where's My Refund tool did update for me after about 12 days showing that it was being processed. The delay happens because once you verify, they still have to run your return through their normal processing checks. If you had any credits like Earned Income Credit or Child Tax Credit, that can add time too. Make sure you've set up direct deposit for faster payment once they do process it. And definitely check the WMR tool or the IRS2Go app regularly - sometimes it updates before you receive any notice.

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Everyone saying "just 4 weeks" or whatever is giving you false hope. I verified back in July and I'm STILL waiting for my refund. The IRS is completely overwhelmed and understaffed. Just prepare yourself for the worst and be pleasantly surprised if it's faster.

I went thru this back in May after filing in February. Took exactly 5 weeks and 2 days from verification to refund deposit. HOWEVER my sister did the same verification process and hers took the full 9 weeks plus a few extra days. Seems to be completely random tbh.

The timeline depends on what triggered the verification in the first place. If it was a random identity check, usually faster (3-5 weeks). If there were discrepancies or fraud flags on your return, it can take the full 9 weeks or even longer. Did they tell you why you needed to verify?

pro tip: the where's my refund tool is basically useless during this waiting period. It will just say "being processed" forever. If you want actual updates, create an account on the IRS website and check your transcript. The transcript will update with codes that tell you actual progress.

u might wanna check if u need to submit any addtional documents. sometimes after verification they find other issues. happened to me and it added another 8 weeks to the process 😭

Whatever you do, DONT call the IRS about this. They will just tell you to wait, and possibly flag your return for additional review just because you called. Just wait it out and check your transcript.

Did u get the IP PIN they mentioned? I skipped that part but now I'm wondering if that was a mistake. Does anyone know if the IP PIN speeds up processing?

My brother just went through this - he verified on sept 12th and got his refund october 5th. So just over 3 weeks. There's hope! But i've heard of people waiting the full 9 weeks too. Tax season is a mess this year

Instead of telling u what I think will happen, here are the ACTUAL average processing times I tracked from the r/IRS subreddit for this year: - ID Verify (random): 3-5 weeks - ID Verify (fraud concerns): 6-9 weeks - ID Verify with EIC/CTC: 7-11 weeks - ID Verify with amended return: 12+ weeks Hope this helps give you a realistic expectation!

The funny thing about "up to 9 weeks" is that it can actually be longer 😂 There's always some fine print. Just accept that the IRS moves at their own pace and try to forget about it until the money appears in your account.

After my verification, I received a CP05 notice saying they were reviewing my return. That added another 60 days to the timeline. Be prepared that this might happen to you too - it's pretty common after verification.

Look at your transcript for cycle code 9051 - that means it entered the verification passed/manual review stage. Once you see codes 570 and 571 appearing close together, your refund is usually about 2 weeks away.

i just went through this exact thing. Verified on 8/24 and got my refund on 9/29. But i know others who waited longer. its literally just luck of the draw and how backed up they are when ur case hits the queue.

The IRS is a disaster this year. I know someone who verified in February and still doesn't have their refund in October. Not trying to scare you but manage your expectations. The system is broken.

I'm in a similar situation - just completed my ID.me verification a few days ago and got the same "up to 9 weeks" message. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the timeline really varies depending on your specific case. From what I'm gathering, if it was just a random identity verification (which sounds like it might be your case since they didn't specify why), you're probably looking at 3-6 weeks rather than the full 9. The people mentioning longer waits seem to have had additional complications like fraud flags or manual reviews. I'm definitely going to follow the advice about checking transcripts instead of relying on Where's My Refund - seems like that's where the real information is. And I'll probably set up that IP PIN they mentioned just for future protection, even though it won't speed up this current return. Thanks for posting this - it's helpful to see I'm not alone in this waiting game! Fingers crossed we both get our refunds sooner rather than later.

I just went through the ID.me verification process last month and wanted to share my timeline to give you hope! I completed verification on September 15th and got my refund deposited on October 8th - so about 3.5 weeks total. Like others have mentioned, the transcript is definitely your friend during this waiting period. I saw movement on my transcript about 10 days after verification with some processing codes, and then the 846 refund code appeared about a week before I actually got the deposit. One thing I noticed is that the IRS seems to process verified returns in batches, so timing can depend on when your return hits their queue. Since you filed in April originally, your return is probably already in their system and just needs to go through the post-verification processing steps. The IP PIN is definitely worth getting - it's free and will save you potential headaches next year. I set mine up right after I got my refund and it was super easy. Hang in there! The 9 week timeline is their conservative estimate, but most people I know who had straightforward verification situations got their refunds in 3-6 weeks.