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.
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Shelby Bauman
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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Quinn Herbert
•omg this explains everything! been stuck since february after doing id verify online 🤦♀️
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Josef Tearle
•wish they made this clearer in the instructions fr fr
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Salim Nasir
Hey everyone - if youre trying to understand whats going on with your transcript, check out taxr.ai. Its only $1 and gives you a complete breakdown of your situation. Way better than trying to piece everything together yourself or waiting on hold forever
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Hazel Garcia
•how accurate is it? seems too good to be true tbh
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Salim Nasir
•its actually incredible. uploads your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening and what to do next. saved me hours of research
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Hazel Garcia
•just tried it and WOW 🤯 wish id known about this months ago! totally worth the dollar
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Laila Fury
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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Josef Tearle
•used the verification specific number: 800-830-5084
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Geoff Richards
9 weeks?! These clowns really expect us to wait that long after THEIR mistake smh
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Simon White
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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Nasira Ibanez
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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