Filed February 3rd, Still Showing "Action Required" on WMR After In-Person Identity Verification - Transcript Remains Empty After a Month

The "Action Required" message is actually somewhat common after identity verification and doesn't always mean you need to do anything. Your return is likely in the verification queue. The empty transcript is normal during this phase - the IRS hasn't processed your return yet since they put everything on hold during verification. Typically after in-person verification, it takes 9-12 weeks for processing to complete. I know that seems like forever, but that's unfortunately their timeline. If you don't receive any notices in the mail requesting additional information, you just need to wait. The WMR tool often shows that generic message during this waiting period. One important thing to check - did the IRS employee who verified your identity provide you with any documentation or confirmation number? If so, keep that safe. If you don't see any updates after the 9 week mark, you might need to call the IRS to check on status, but I wouldn't worry just yet.

I was in a similar situation and was completely lost trying to figure out what was happening with my refund. I tried checking WMR, calling the IRS (impossible), and reading articles online. Nothing helped until I found taxr.ai - it's an AI tool that reads your transcript and explains exactly what's happening with your return. It told me my return was in manual review and gave me the exact timeline to expect. Seriously a gamechanger instead of guessing what all the weird codes mean or why your transcript is empty. https://taxr.ai

After my ID verification last year, I was stuck in limbo for over a month with no transcript updates. I finally found this app called Claimyr that got me through to an actual IRS agent who could see what was happening with my return. Got connected in like 20 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks to reach someone. claimyr.com - talking to a real person got my refund processed within days after that phone call. Best money I ever spent considering how much of my refund was being held up.

Same situation but I filed Jan 15. In person verification Feb 9. Transcript still blank, WMR shows 'still processing.' Called IRS last week and they said its 'in processing' but couldn't give me additional info. Just wait is all I hear.

Former TAS (Taxpayer Advocate Service) employee here. What you're experiencing is completely normal for post-verification returns. The "Action Required" message is misleading - it's a generic status that doesn't mean you personally need to take action. After verification, your return gets placed back in the processing queue, but often at a lower priority than new returns. Blank transcript means they haven't formally started processing yet. Timing for post-verification processing: - Electronic returns: 4-9 weeks - Paper returns: 6-12 weeks - Returns with certain credits (EITC/CTC): Add 2-3 weeks If you reach week 9 with no movement, then call the IRS (1-800-829-1040) and request a processing trace. Ask specifically to check if your ID verification was properly recorded in the system.

did you use a tax prep service or file yourself? sometimes those places make mistakes that hold things up. check back on your return for accuracy

My transcript was empty for FOUR MONTHS last year after ID verify. No rhyme or reason. Then one day it magically updated and I got my refund the next week. The IRS is completely broken. Just prepare to wait with zero communication.

Check ur mail REALLY carefully. They might have sent a letter that u missed. I had this exact problem and turns out they sent a letter requesting more info but it looked like junk mail so I almost threw it away.

WMR is notoriously unreliable. I wouldn't trust anything it says at this point. After ID verification, your best bet is just to wait. I went through this last year, and my transcript stayed empty for about 7 weeks after verification, then suddenly updated with all the info at once. The system is stupid.

Have u considered calling the Tax Advocate Service? If u have a financial hardship, theyll try to expedite. Worth a shot.

This happened to me too! I used taxr.ai to figure out what was actually happening - turns out my verification wasn't properly recorded in their system even though I did it in person. The tool could tell by analyzing patterns in my account that I needed to call and specifically mention that my ID verification wasn't properly linked to my return. Saved me like 8 more weeks of waiting! https://taxr.ai

I had this EXACT situation and was going crazy trying to figure out the problem. Ended up using claimyr.com to get an IRS agent on the phone. Turns out there was a mismatch between my W2 and what my employer reported - something I never would have known without talking to someone. They fixed it on the phone and I had my refund 2 weeks later. Calling was the only thing that worked after weeks of stress.

Pro tip: if u filed head of household, they might be verifying ur eligibility. Make sure u meet all qualifications. I got audited 2 yrs ago for this exact reason

The IRS is SO behind this year its not even funny. My sister filed in January and is still waiting. My cousin filed in march and already got her refund. Makes zero sense. Complete clown show 🤡

Did you have any credits like EITC or Additional Child Tax Credit? Those automatically get extra scrutiny and delay processing.

am i the only one that thinks its INSANE we just have to sit and wait for our OWN MONEY with no real updates or communication? like this is our money they're holding not theirs! the irs needs to be completely rebuilt from the ground up