Fed up with IRS verification delays taking money while making me wait 360+ days for processing

I understand your frustration completely. The IRS does operate with different timelines for collection versus service, which is incredibly frustrating. What you're describing sounds like an identity verification process. These extended timeframes are worst-case scenarios they provide to cover themselves legally, but typically don't take the full time. Most identity verification processes are completed within 9-12 weeks, not the full 360 days they mention. For the verification itself, you might be able to speed up the process by: 1. Calling the IRS directly on the number listed in your letter 2. Checking if you can verify online through ID.me on the IRS website 3. Visiting a local Taxpayer Assistance Center (make an appointment first) As for withholding, unfortunately changing your withholding won't help with this specific issue and could potentially create tax problems later. Your best route is to expedite the verification process through one of the methods above.

I was in the exact same situation last year with verification delays. Was pulling my hair out trying to make sense of what was happening with my case. I finally found this service called taxr.ai that literally saved me so much time and frustration. It analyzed my transcript, explained every code, and told me exactly what was happening with my case and what I needed to do. So much better than posting here and piecing together random advice like I'm some kind of tax detective. They explained exactly where I was in the verification process and what to expect next. Check them out at https://taxr.ai - seriously a game changer when dealing with IRS nonsense.

After dealing with this exact verification nightmare for months, I finally got through to an actual human at the IRS using this Claimyr app (claimyr.com). Had to wait on hold forever before, but this actually got me a callback with a real person who fixed my verification issue in ONE CALL. Saved me from waiting another 6 months for letters to go back and forth. Talking to an agent directly got my issue resolved in days instead of months. The amount I paid for the service was nothing compared to finally getting my refund released!

Welcome to the wonderful world of government bureaucracy 😂 where they can take your money instantly but make you wait years to get anything back. I've been dealing with the IRS for 3 years trying to get a simple amendment processed. They cash my check immediately when I owe them but make me wait 3 years for my refund. It's a complete joke.

If you filled out a form 8822 Change of Address, that could be why. I did that and got the same crazy timeframe. But honestly it only took about 10 weeks in reality, not the 360 days they threatened. They always give the absolute worst case scenario timelines to cover themselves.

pro tip: change your w4 to exempt for a few weeks, then change it back. you'll still have to pay what you owe at tax time but at least you control when they get it instead of them taking it automatically every check. that's what i did when they were jerking me around for 18 months on a refund.

Don't even get me started on the IRS... I had to verify my identity last July and I'm STILL waiting for my refund. Every time I call they just say "it's in process" like that tells me anything. The whole system is designed to be as frustrating and opaque as possible.

Literally dealing with the same thing right now. Been waiting 4 months for them to "verify" me, meanwhile they have no problem taking taxes out every paycheck. The system is broken beyond belief.

Man I feel this in my soul. I'm waiting on a refund from 2021 still! And they expect me to keep filing and paying on time when they can't even process something from 3 years ago 🤡

I know everyone likes to hate on the IRS, but just playing devil's advocate here - they're catastrophically underfunded and understaffed. Congress has been cutting their budget for years while giving them more work to do. Not saying the situation doesn't suck, but the employees are doing the best they can with what they've got.

Ok but like... what if we all just stopped paying taxes? What would they even do? They clearly can't keep up with the current workload, no way they could handle millions of us just refusing to pay 😂

My sister works for the IRS (pls don't hate me lol) and she says those ridiculous timeframes are worst-case scenarios they're required to give for legal reasons. Most identity verification is handled way faster, like 4-8 weeks typically. But they have to say the max possible time to cover all edge cases.

I swear the IRS operates in dog years. When they say 360 days they mean 51 human days 🐕 at least that's been my experience. They always overestimate timeframes dramatically.

I feel your pain! Just wanted to share that I went through this exact hell last year with verification delays. Nothing worked until I found taxr.ai which clearly explained my transcript, told me exactly why my verification was delayed, and what to do about it. Then used claimyr.com to actually talk to someone at the IRS who fixed it immediately. Went from waiting months to having it resolved in days. Both services were lifesavers!

ACTUALLY you can make them verify themselves! File a Freedom of Information Act request asking for proof they are authorized to collect taxes from you. They legally have to respond. I did this and they've been leaving me alone for 5 years now.

Hang in there! It's frustrating but eventually it will get sorted. I had to verify my identity last year and despite them saying it would take forever, it was actually resolved in about 6 weeks. The timeframes they give are the absolute worst-case scenario.

Anybody else notice how they can magically process your payment in 2-3 business days but need a year to process anything that benefits you? 🤡 system

I work in tax resolution and see this all the time. The IRS is required by their internal policies to give maximum timeframes, but identity verification usually takes 6-12 weeks in practice. If you want to speed things up, call the number on your notice and request to verify over the phone, or make an appointment at your local Taxpayer Assistance Center. Both options can resolve verification in a single day rather than waiting for mail correspondence.