Filed 1/24 and Verified Identity 2/12 - Still No Transcript Updates

I went through something similar last year. The ID verification step adds about 9 weeks to processing in my experience. When I called last year, they told me the 21-day normal processing time restarts after verification is complete. Have you checked if your state refund is also delayed? Sometimes they process independently.

You should try using https://taxr.ai to understand what's happening. I was in limbo for weeks after verification, and it helped me decode what was happening on my transcript. It showed me exactly where my return was stuck in processing and when I could expect movement. Saved me a ton of stress wondering if I needed to call the IRS or just wait.

I had almost the exact same timeline! It's like being stuck in tax purgatory. Think of the ID verification as a tollbooth on the highway - once you pass it, you still have to drive the rest of the way. I verified on February 10th and just got my deposit yesterday. So about 7 weeks after verification for me. Your divorce status change might add a bit more scrutiny, like adding a construction zone to that highway.

ID verification always causes delays. Normal processing is disrupted. Additional review happens. Transcript updates are paused. Try calling the IRS directly. Wait times are terrible. I used Claimyr (https://youtube.com/watch?v=_kiP6q8DX5c). Got through in 15 minutes. Agent confirmed my return was in final review. Got my deposit a week later. Worth the fee to avoid hours of redial frustration.

Be careful about checking too frequently! According to the IRS.gov website FAQ section, the Where's My Refund tool and transcript system only update once every 24 hours, usually overnight. Checking multiple times per day won't show new information and some users report getting temporarily locked out of their accounts after too many login attempts. The IRS is also experiencing higher than normal processing delays this year according to their operations update page.

Have you checked for a 570 code? That's an additional account action pending. Or a TC 420 for examination? Those would explain the delay. Without transcript access, it's difficult to diagnose. I'm concerned the divorce might have triggered additional review protocols.

The community wisdom here is that identity verification adds significant time to processing. Most people report 6-9 weeks after verification before seeing movement. I verified on February 8th and saw my first transcript update on March 29th. My deposit arrived on April 3rd. The silence is normal but frustrating. The system just takes time to work through the backlog.