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Josef Tearle

Filed Jan 2023, got 5071C, online ID verify not enough? Phone verification required?

Filed and accepted in January, got 5071C letter early Feb. Did online verification 2/8 but transcripts still N/A and account transcript blank. WMR changed from 'still processing' to 'being processed'. Called IRS today and was told online verification only verifies identity NOT the return - you have to call to verify the return itself! Agent said 2-3 weeks for updates, up to 9 weeks for refund after phone verification. Just wanted to share for others stuck after online verify.

This is correct. The online ID verify and phone return verify are two separate processes. Online only confirms your identity, while phone verification authenticates the actual return details. Once both are complete, processing can continue normally. Many people miss this crucial step.

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omg this explains everything! been stuck since february after doing id verify online 🤦‍♀️

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wish they made this clearer in the instructions fr fr

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In the same boat rn. What number did you call to reach them? Been trying the main line but keeps hanging up on me 😤

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used the verification specific number: 800-830-5084

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9 weeks?! These clowns really expect us to wait that long after THEIR mistake smh

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Quick tip: call right when they open at 7am EST. I got through immediately doing this 💯

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Hugo Kass

facts! Early bird gets the worm with these guys

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I literally just finished my phone verification 20 mins ago lol. Lady told me the same thing. Lets hope we see movement soon 🙏

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