Filed Feb 1 - WMR Shows Processing But Transcript Says No Return Filed - ID Verification Update

Your situation is extremely common this tax season. Based on the data points you've provided: 1. Filed on February 1st - currently at exactly 62 days of processing time 2. WMR showing processing but no topic 152 - this occurs in approximately 27% of ID verification cases 3. Transcript showing no return filed - classic indicator of return being held in pre-processing queue The ID verification step is actually good news. Once completed, most returns resume processing within 9-21 days. The fact that they completed it by phone suggests your case wasn't flagged as high-risk (those require in-person verification 96% of the time).

I went through this EXACT situation last year! Filed early February, WMR stuck on processing, transcript showing nothing. I was losing my mind because I needed that money for medical bills due on April 10th. After ID verification, I used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript once it finally appeared. It explained all those mysterious codes (846, 570, etc.) and gave me a MUCH clearer timeline than the IRS site. Saved me so much anxiety during those final waiting days because I could actually understand what was happening with my return.

Identity verification is a standard safeguard in the Return Processing Pipeline, particularly for returns with refundable credits or significant changes from prior filing patterns. The IRS utilizes a Risk-Based Authentication protocol that flags approximately 5-7% of all returns for identity verification. The phone verification you experienced is part of the Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) which has been streamlined for the 2024 filing season. Once verification is complete, your return enters the standard processing queue with cycle code assignment typically occurring within 48-96 hours. Your transcript should update within 5-7 business days showing your return with a Transaction Code 150, followed by subsequent processing codes.

According to the IRS.gov troubleshooting page, identity verification holds can add 3-6 weeks to processing time. I had a similar issue and kept calling the regular IRS number but couldn't get through (average wait time is 90+ minutes according to recent reports). I finally tried Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes. The agent was able to tell me exactly what was happening with my return and confirmed my ID verification was complete in their system. Definitely worth it if you need more specific information about your processing status.

OMG you actually got lucky!!! 😮 I had to go through the WHOLE identity verification nightmare last year and they made me wait for the letter, schedule an appointment, drive to the office, wait in line... took FOREVER! The fact that they just did it over the phone is AMAZING! Here's what happens next: your return gets released from the verification hold (usually within 24-48 hours), then enters normal processing. Your transcript will update first (usually within a week), then WMR will change to approved, and then you'll get your refund! The whole process after verification usually takes 7-14 days but can be faster. I'm so happy you didn't have to go through the in-person verification hell! 🎉

I believe you might see movement very soon... The IRS seems to be processing ID verification cases faster this year than in previous years. While I'm not 100% certain, I've noticed that many people who verify their identity are seeing updates to their transcripts within about a week, sometimes even faster. Just make sure to keep checking both WMR and your transcript, as sometimes one updates before the other.