Filed 2/3, Completed IRS Identity Verification Today - Up to 9 Weeks Processing Time for Refund?

I went through this verification process last year. After I verified, it took about 3 weeks to see any update on my transcripts, and about 5 weeks total to get my direct deposit. The IRS says up to 9 weeks as a worst-case scenario, but most people see movement much sooner. A few things to know: - The WMR tool might not update immediately even after verification - Your transcripts will typically update before WMR does - Look for code 570 followed by 571 on your transcript - that's usually a good sign - Code 846 is your direct deposit date If you verified online rather than by phone or in person, that usually speeds things up. Check your transcript every Friday morning - that's when most updates happen.

Hey all, just wanted to share what helped me with this exact same situation. I was completely stuck after identity verification last year - no updates, couldn't get anyone on the phone. I found this tool called taxr.ai that actually reads your transcript and explains everything in plain English. It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and even predicted my payment date accurately. Honestly saved me so much stress and confusion! The site is https://taxr.ai - definitely worth checking it out if you're trying to figure out what's happening with your refund.

I was in this exact situation in 2023. Verified my identity and then sat waiting...and waiting...and waiting. Couldn't get anyone on the phone at the IRS after like 20 attempts. Finally found this calling app (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual IRS agent in about an hour. The agent was able to see that there was another issue with my return that wasn't even related to the verification. Got everything cleared up and had my money two weeks later. Getting a live person on the phone was the game changer for me - good luck!

This identity verification stuff is such a joke. I had to do it in 2022 and it took almost 12 weeks after verification to get my refund. The IRS is completely broken. My advice is to adjust your withholding so you don't give them an interest-free loan in the first place. I switched to owing a small amount each year and have never been happier.

just went thru this. verified on 3/10, saw transcript update on 3/26, got DD on 4/1. so about 3 wks total for me. the system is crazy random tho, my friend verified same day as me and shes still waiting.

Did you verify through ID.me? I had to do that mess last year and it was a nightmare. After verification it took exactly 2 weeks and 3 days for my refund to hit my account. But when I called the IRS (finally got through after 3 hours on hold) they told me they were still backed up from the pandemic and it could take up to 120 days. Obviously that wasn't true in my case, but they always quote the worst case scenario.

Here's a tip from someone who works at a tax firm. If it's been more than 21 days since you e-filed, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. But don't waste your time sitting on hold for hours. Use claimyr.com to get a callback when an agent is available. Most of our clients who verify identity see refunds within 3-4 weeks, but if there's any other issue on your return, it could take longer. The agent can tell you if there are other holds besides the identity verification.

Check your transcripts every Friday morning around 6am EST. That's when they update. After my ID verification last year, I had a 971 code show up the following Friday, 570 code a week later, then 571 (release of hold) and 846 (direct deposit) the week after that. So 3 weeks total from verification to deposit date.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I verified in early February and didn't get my refund until MAY. They say 9 weeks but for many people it's longer. The IRS is so underfunded and understaffed it's ridiculous.

Not to be a downer but I verified last year and never saw a single update on WMR. The refund just appeared in my account one day with no warning. Check your bank account daily and don't rely on the IRS tools to be accurate.

After verification I got my refund in 4 weeks but had to call them twice to push it through. Definitely get someone on the phone if you hit the 30 day mark with no movement. The verification process is just step 1, they still have to actually process your return after that.

Mine took exactly 6 weeks after verification last year. But this year my sister had to verify and got her refund in just 2 weeks after. There's no consistency with the IRS whatsoever. Just keep checking your transcript for updates and if you hit the 9 week mark with no movement, that's when you should start calling.

If you need to understand your transcript better while you wait, I highly recommend taxr.ai - it actually explains all the codes and gives you a projected refund date based on your specific situation. My verification last year took 7 weeks to process but at least I understood what was happening thanks to that tool. Saved me so many headaches!

I've been through this 3 YEARS IN A ROW 😤 Each time it's taken a different amount of time. First year: 8 weeks. Second year: 3 weeks. This year: 5 weeks. The IRS is completely unpredictable. Just mentally prepare for the longest timeline (9 weeks) and be pleasantly surprised if it comes sooner.

Make sure you've also checked if your state refund is held up too. Many states will hold your refund if the IRS has your federal refund on hold. I had to verify identity with both after the federal verification was complete.

Pro tip: if you're helping your mom with bills, call the medical providers and ask about financial assistance programs while you wait for your refund. Many hospitals have them and don't advertise it. Could help in the meantime.

In my experience, going through ID verification adds about 4-6 weeks to your return processing time. But here's the really annoying part - if they spot ANY other issues during that extended review, it can add even more time. It's like they put your return under a microscope after verification.

My timeline after verification last year: Week 1-2: Nothing Week 3: Transcript updated with 570 hold code Week 4: 571 release code appeared Week 5: 846 direct deposit code with date Week 6: Money in account Basically 6 weeks total but at least I could see progress along the way by checking my transcript.

After I verified last year I was stuck in limbo for 5 weeks with no updates. Was going crazy checking WMR daily. Finally used https://taxr.ai to actually understand my transcript and it showed me that they were doing a manual review after the verification. Once I knew what was happening I could relax. Got my refund 2 weeks later. That tool is honestly priceless during tax season stress!

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed early February, got the identity verification letter last week, completed it online, and now I'm in the waiting game too. It's so frustrating seeing that "up to 9 weeks" message when you've already been waiting over a month. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like most people see movement within 3-6 weeks after verification, which is still better than the worst-case 9 weeks they quote. I'm definitely going to start checking my transcript on Friday mornings like others suggested. Hope you get some movement soon - helping with family medical bills adds so much extra stress to an already stressful situation. Fingers crossed we both see updates in the next few weeks!

I just went through this exact process last month! Filed in early January, got the identity verification letter in February, and completed the online verification. The whole experience was nerve-wracking, especially with the "up to 9 weeks" warning. Here's what happened in my case: After completing the verification online (which was actually pretty straightforward), I saw my first transcript update exactly 3 weeks later on a Friday morning. It showed the 570 hold code that others mentioned, then the following Friday I got the 571 release code, and finally the 846 direct deposit code appeared the week after that. Total time from verification to money in my account was about 5 weeks. My WMR tool never updated properly - it stayed at "no bars" until literally the day my refund hit my account, then suddenly showed "approved." The key things that helped me stay sane: - Only checking transcript on Friday mornings (they really do update then) - Understanding that the IRS always quotes worst-case scenarios - Knowing that online verification typically processes faster than phone/mail verification Since you're dealing with medical bills for your mom, I totally understand the urgency. The good news is that most people in this thread got their refunds well before the 9-week mark. Hang in there - you should hopefully see some movement in the next couple weeks!

I'm in a similar boat right now - filed 2/5 and just completed identity verification yesterday after getting the letter. The "up to 9 weeks" message is definitely intimidating, especially when you're already over a month into the process. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really helpful though. It sounds like most people see movement well before that 9-week mark, with 3-6 weeks being more typical after verification. I'm going to start following the Friday morning transcript checking routine that several people mentioned. For what it's worth, I also verified online rather than by phone, so hopefully that helps speed things along. The confirmation page I got was identical to yours - same language about 9 weeks and checking after 2-3 weeks. I really hope you see some movement soon, especially with the medical bills situation. That kind of financial pressure makes the waiting so much more stressful. Keeping my fingers crossed that we both get good news in the coming weeks!

I went through identity verification about 6 months ago and can totally relate to that anxiety, especially when you need the money for family medical expenses. In my case, it took exactly 4 weeks from verification to getting my refund deposited. Here's what I learned from the experience: - The transcript updates are your best friend - WMR is pretty unreliable during this process - Friday morning checks around 6 AM EST are when you'll see changes - Look for code 570 (additional account action pending) first, then 571 (additional account action completed), and finally 846 (refund issued) - The 9-week timeline is definitely their worst-case scenario - I haven't seen anyone in the forums actually hit that full timeline One thing that really helped me was understanding that after identity verification, they sometimes do an additional review of your return, which can add time but isn't necessarily a bad thing. Since you verified online (which is faster than phone/mail), you should hopefully see movement in the next 2-3 weeks. For the medical bills situation, definitely look into payment plans or financial assistance programs with the providers while you wait. Many are surprisingly flexible, especially for family caregiving situations. Hang in there - based on the timeline of when you filed and verified, you should hopefully see some transcript movement soon!