IRS 2024 Tax Return Notification: "Verify Your Tax Return Information Now" Before Processing - How Long Will This Delay My Refund?

I just checked my IRS account and got a notification saying "We need more information about your 2024 tax return before it can be processed." Never had this happen before and really need this refund. When I logged into my IRS account at www4.irs.gov today at 10:03, I immediately saw "1 Unread" under my Notifications section. I clicked on it and saw the message "Verify Your Tax Return Information Now" with the explanation "We need more information about your 2024 tax return before it can be processed." The IRS online account page showed several options including "View Payment Options" and "View Payment Activity" at the top of the page. There's also a "Refund Status Now Available" section where you can check up to the three most recent tax years, but instead of seeing my refund info, I'm getting this verification request. They have an option to "Turn On Email Notifications" to get updates when the IRS issues new notices, which I might do since I'm worried about missing any communications. The description says "Sign up to receive email notifications when the IRS issues new notices for your account." I was just trying to access the "Records and Status" section to "View Tax Records" and see "Key information from your most recent tax" return when I noticed this notification. The page shows "Page 1 of 2" with "Previous" and "Next" navigation options at the bottom. Anyone know how long this usually takes to resolve? Really anxious about getting this sorted out since I'm counting on this refund. Has anyone else had to verify their tax return information before processing? What kind of information will they need from me?

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Natasha Volkov

The IRS notification system is showing a verification hold on your 2024 tax return processing, which appears in your account under "1 Unread" notification. This is a standard verification request that appears before the IRS will process your return and issue any refund. The screen shows several important sections: - A verification request for your 2024 return - Access to refund status checking for 3 tax years - An option to enable email notifications (recommended in your situation) - Access to payment options and tax records The fastest way to resolve this verification request is to call the IRS verification hotline at 800-830-5084. Typically, once you provide the requested verification, processing takes 2-3 weeks. Since you're counting on this refund, I'd recommend enabling those email notifications to stay informed of any updates. Continue monitoring your tax transcript through the "View Tax Records" section shown in your account - this will be updated first when the verification is complete. While this delay is frustrating, it's a common security measure to prevent fraud, and responding promptly to the verification request will help expedite your refund.

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