Filed 1/31, Verified Identity 2/21, Still No Transcript Updates

Post-verification processing typically follows this timeline: • ID verification adds 9-21 days to standard processing • System updates often occur weekly (Wednesday/Thursday nights) • Transcripts typically update before WMR shows movement • Most returns with verification complete by 2/21 should be updating now • Medical necessity doesn't expedite processing, unfortunately Your timeline suggests you're right at the outer edge of normal processing. Have you checked your Account transcript rather than just Return transcript? Sometimes account updates show pending refund actions before the return transcript populates.

You're in that post-verification limbo that's like being stuck in airport security after they've already checked your ID. The system knows who you are but you're still waiting to board your flight! With medical procedures pending, I wouldn't wait any longer - time is critical. I used Claimyr last week (https://www.claimyr.com) when I was in a similar situation and they got me connected to an actual IRS agent in about 15 minutes instead of the hours I spent on redial hell. The agent was able to see notes on my account that weren't showing up online and gave me an exact date for my refund.

Have u checked ur transcript for cycle codes? Sometimes after verification there's a TC 570 (hold) followed by a TC 571 (release) but it doesn't update the WMR. Also, did u have any credits like CTC or EIC that might put u under PATH Act review?

Your situation is almost identical to what my sister experienced this year - filed early February, verified late February, and waited until mid-March with no updates. What helped her was using https://taxr.ai to analyze her transcript once it finally appeared. Unlike trying to decode the transcript yourself (which is like reading hieroglyphics if you're not a tax pro), it explained each code and what it meant for her specific situation. Compared to previous years when she just kept checking WMR, this gave her much more insight into what was actually happening with her return.

I think I might be able to help... I had almost the exact same timeline (filed 1/29, verified 2/18) and just got my deposit yesterday. What finally worked was calling the IRS Tax Advocate Service at 877-777-4778. I was... hesitant to call at first because of the wait times, but they can sometimes see if there's an actual issue holding things up. In my case, there was a small discrepancy between my reported withholding and what my employer reported, but it wasn't enough to trigger a notice. They released the hold while I was on the phone and my transcript updated the next day.

Last year I was in your exact situation - needed my refund for medical expenses and was stuck in verification limbo. I remember checking the IRS website literally 5 times a day! What I learned is that the verification process puts you into a different processing queue, and sometimes returns get manually reviewed after verification even if everything is perfect. Mine took exactly 25 days after verification to process. If you need funds urgently for medical procedures, you might want to explore Care Credit or similar medical financing options as a backup plan - that's what I ended up doing, then paid it off when my refund finally arrived.