Expected Refund Timeline After ID Verification?

In my experience, the 9 weeks is definitely the maximum timeframe, not the typical one. I've seen most people get their refunds within 2-4 weeks after verification. Last year, I had to verify my identity too, and my refund came exactly 17 days later. The IRS tends to overestimate processing times to manage expectations. They're actually moving fairly quickly this year compared to the backlog issues we saw in previous years.

What type of verification did they ask you to complete? There are different types that can affect processing times: 1. Online ID.me verification 2. Phone verification 3. In-person verification at a Taxpayer Assistance Center Each has different processing timelines, with online typically being fastest and in-person taking longer.

I completed the online ID.me verification process. The system prompted me to upload my identification documents and take a selfie video for facial recognition. The verification was approved immediately, and I received a confirmation email stating that my tax return would resume processing within 9 weeks. I'm curious about the specific processing stages that occur post-verification.

I might be able to offer some insight... I've been through this verification process twice now. In my experience, calling the IRS directly can sometimes speed things up, but getting through to an agent can be nearly impossible this time of year. I recently discovered a service called Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) that helped me get through to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. The agent was able to confirm my verification was complete and gave me a more specific timeline for my refund. I'm not usually one to recommend services, but it saved me so much frustration when I needed answers about my verification status.

Did you check your tax transcript for updates? The 9-week timeline starts exactly from the date your verification was processed, not when you submitted it. You need to check for code 570 (refund hold) being replaced with 571 (hold released) which typically happens within 14-21 days for 72% of verified returns. You absolutely should monitor your transcript every 3-4 days as it updates more frequently than WMR!

I had to verify my identity on February 8th, 2024 after filing on January 29th, 2024. My transcript updated with code 570 on February 12th, then showed code 571 on February 26th. My refund was deposited on March 1st, 2024 - exactly 21 days after verification. The verification delay added precisely 3 weeks to my normal processing time. Based on your March 24th verification date, I would expect movement on your transcript by April 14th, 2024 at the latest, with potential deposit by April 19th, 2024.