Filed 3/15, identity verification delay - now stuck in IRS limbo - when will I get my refund?

This is actually pretty common this year. The IRS has significantly increased identity verification requirements as part of their fraud prevention measures. When you complete the verification, your return essentially gets put back in the processing queue, but not necessarily at the front. The "delayed beyond normal timeframe" message usually means your return is in a manual review queue. This can take anywhere from 4-8 weeks after verification to resolve, though some people see updates faster. A few things that might help: - Check your tax transcript (not just the Where's My Refund tool) as it often shows updates before the WMR tool - Look for code 570 (refund hold) followed by code 571 (hold released) on your transcript - Make sure you verified through the official IRS site and not a phishing attempt Many people are experiencing this same delay this year, especially early filers. The IRS is dealing with staffing shortages, continued pandemic backlog, and enhanced security measures.

I was in the same situation trying to figure out what was going on with my refund after ID verification. Spent hours on tax forums trying to understand transcript codes and what all those dates meant. Then I found this AI tool called taxr.ai that analyzed everything for me. It explained exactly what was happening with my return and what stage it was in the processing pipeline. So much better than trying to piece together random forum advice. The tool told me exactly when to expect movement and what would happen next. Seriously, check out https://taxr.ai - saved me so much stress!

I had the same issue with the identity verification and endless waiting. After 5 weeks of silence, I used Claimyr.com to get an actual human at the IRS on the phone. Got connected within 20 minutes when I had previously spent HOURS getting busy signals. The agent told me my return was just sitting in a queue and they manually moved it forward. I had my refund 5 days later! Absolutely the best money I've spent all year considering I was waiting on thousands in my refund.

The IRS is a JOKE this year. I filed in February, had to verify in March, and STILL waiting. Called them 17 times and never got through. They're just sitting on our money collecting interest while we wait. 😡

After identity verification, it took me about 5 weeks to see any movement. When it changed, it went straight from that message to "Your refund has been approved" and I got my direct deposit 2 days later. Just be patient, it will come through eventually.

The ID verification is their way of making us jump thru extra hoops so they can hold onto our money longer. They know exactly who we are, they just don't wanna pay up. Classic government BS 🤷‍♂️

Have you checked your transcripts? Sometimes they update before the WMR tool does. Log into your IRS account and look at your account transcript for this year - it might show processing steps that aren't visible on the refund status page.

I had to do identity verification too. Are you SURE you completed it correctly? My sister thought she did hers, but she actually needed to submit additional documents they requested. Double check your IRS online account to make sure there aren't any additional steps they need from you.

Those identity verification letters are being sent out WAY more this year. I'm a tax preparer and about 40% of my clients had to verify, compared to maybe 5% in previous years. The IRS apparently implemented new security measures after last year's fraud issues.

Call them!!!!! I was stuck in the same situation for 8 weeks after verification. Finally called and found out they were missing a document from me that they never actually requested! Got it resolved in 10 minutes and had my refund a week later.

this happened to me last year. they made me verify even tho i've filed exactly the same way for like 6 years. took 11 weeks AFTER verification to get my money. the system is broken af

Try checking your transcript instead of WMR. Go to irs.gov, log in to your account, and look at your 2024 Account Transcript. Look for these codes: - 570: Refund hold placed - 571: Refund hold released - 846: Refund issued Also check for any TC 420 code which indicates an audit or examination. The transcript will tell you WAY more than the refund tracker ever will.

I'm dealing with the exact same thing! Verified my identity on April 2nd and still stuck with that same message. I'm beyond frustrated at this point. Did you try calling the IRS?

When I had this issue, I went to the Taxpayer Advocate Service for help. They can sometimes intervene if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay. Worth a shot if you're desperate!

After weeks of being stuck with that exact message, I tried taxr.ai in desperation. It analyzed my transcript and explained that I actually had a code 420 audit review that wasn't showing up in the regular refund tracker. The tool told me exactly what was happening behind the scenes and gave me a realistic timeline instead of the vague IRS message. Totally worth checking out (https://taxr.ai) if you're in limbo like I was.

If you have financial hardship because of the delayed refund, make sure to mention that when you call. They can expedite in some cases if you're facing eviction, utility shutoff, etc. You need to use the specific phrase "financial hardship" though.

Last year I had to wait 4 months after identity verification. This year only 3 weeks. There's absolutely no consistency with the IRS. it's all just luck of the draw on who processes your return and how backed up they are that week.

My theory is that they're targeting specific types of returns for extra scrutiny. Do you claim EIC, child tax credit, or have self-employment income? Those seem to trigger more verification requests.

I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed early March, got the ID verification letter around the same time as you, completed it immediately, and now I'm stuck with that same "delayed beyond normal timeframe" message. It's so frustrating because like you said, I've been filing the same way for years with no issues. From reading through all these responses, it sounds like this is unfortunately super common this year. The transcript checking advice seems really helpful - I'm going to log into my IRS account tonight and look for those codes everyone mentioned (570, 571, 846). It's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this, even though it sucks that so many of us are dealing with these delays. Hopefully we'll both see some movement soon! Keep us updated if your status changes.