Form 4800C Verification - Timeline for Refund After Submission?

I went through this exact process about a month ago. Submitted my 4800C with all the required documentation on March 2nd, and my refund was deposited on March 23rd - so exactly 21 days for me. The WMR tool didn't update until about 3 days before the deposit though, which was nerve-wracking! I remember checking it obsessively and then suddenly one morning it showed approved with a DDD. Make sure you kept your confirmation number from when you submitted - that was super helpful when I had to follow up.

I was in the same boat last month. Tried using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to analyze my transcript while waiting for the 4800C verification to process. It showed exactly what was happening with my return - pointed out the specific verification hold codes and explained what each meant. Much more helpful than the vague WMR status. The site predicted my refund date within 2 days of when I actually received it, even with the 4800C delay factored in. Definitely less stressful than constantly checking WMR with no real information.

I had a similar situation and tried calling the regular IRS number about 20 times with no luck. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an agent. They confirmed my 4800C was received and being processed, and gave me a much more specific timeline than the website. The agent said my verification was in the queue and should be completed within 7-10 business days. I believe it may be worth considering this approach if you're concerned about your submission status. The service connected me to an agent in about 15 minutes after I had spent days trying on my own.

• Submitted my 4800C on February 12th • WMR didn't update for 25 days straight • Transcript finally updated on March 8th with code 571 (resolution) • Refund deposited March 11th The most frustrating part was the complete lack of updates. The IRS verification department and the refund department apparently don't talk to each other at all. I called three times and got three completely different answers about timeline. Total waste of time and mental energy.

I've seen a few people mention trying to upload their documentation through the online portal, but in my experience, mailing the documents with certified return receipt is sometimes more reliable. The online system can be glitchy, especially during peak filing season. If you haven't received any confirmation of receipt after about 5 business days, it might be worth calling to confirm they have your documents. I know waiting is frustrating, but from what I've observed, most 4800C verifications are being processed within 3-4 weeks currently.

Went through this exact process last filing season. Submitted my 4800C on February 8th and got my refund on March 2nd, so just over 3 weeks. The key was making sure I submitted EXACTLY what they asked for - no more, no less. I made the mistake of sending too much documentation the first time (thought I was being helpful) and they rejected it and made me resubmit. The second time I followed their instructions to the letter and it went through without issues. Hope this helps and good luck!