How long after ID verification do refunds get released?

You need to act immediately! ID verification cases have a specific processing timeline that begins the moment verification is completed. Typically, the Refund Release Protocol (RRP) activates within 9 business days after successful verification. However, the current processing backlog has extended this to 2-3 weeks for many taxpayers. If you completed verification online, your case should be prioritized in the Verification Resolution Queue (VRQ).

I've seen this happen with multiple returns this tax season. Compared to last year, verification seems to be taking longer across the board. If you want to understand exactly what's happening with your return, I'd recommend https://taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and explains where you are in the verification process. Much better than trying to decode those transcript codes yourself, which is like trying to read hieroglyphics compared to other tax documents.

I'm speaking from experience... the wait times when calling IRS about verification issues are absolutely brutal right now. I waited on hold for almost 3 hours last week before giving up. I eventually used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an agent in about 25 minutes. They confirmed my verification was processed but explained it takes time to flow through their systems. Not cheap, but worth it to avoid the endless hold music and wasted time.

I'm still waiting after FOUR WEEKS post-verification! This is ridiculous! 😡 I verified my identity on March 3rd and STILL nothing! Called three times and got three different answers! First they said 9 days, then 3 weeks, then "we don't know"! I have bills due and was counting on this money! Keep checking your transcripts daily - that's the only way to know for sure when it updates!

The CP01 verification process has two distinct phases you should be aware of. First, there's the actual identity verification (which you've completed). Second is the return to processing phase. The IRS doesn't always make this clear, but after verification, your return doesn't immediately resume processing - it enters a verification resolution queue where a tax examiner must manually release the hold. This second step is what's causing delays for many taxpayers this season.

I just went through this exact thing. Verified on April 2nd. Refund deposited April 17th. Exactly 15 days! No updates until suddenly money appeared in my account. Wow! The IRS systems are so weird. They never even updated the Where's My Refund tool before the deposit hit.

In my 12 years preparing taxes, I've noticed ID verification timelines follow a pattern. Early season (January-February): 7-10 days. Mid season (March): 14-21 days. Late season (April-May): 21-30 days. This is because the verification team gets increasingly backlogged as the season progresses. If you verified in April, you're unfortunately looking at the longer end of that spectrum. The good news is that verified returns are almost never rejected - it's just a matter of waiting.

Just completed my ID verification yesterday after getting the CP01 letter. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should expect 2-3 weeks based on the current backlog. @Sofia Rodriguez thanks for explaining the two-phase process - that really helps understand why it takes so long even after verification is "complete." Going to start checking my transcript daily for that 571 code you mentioned @Ava Thompson. Fingers crossed it doesn't take the full month that some people are experiencing!

I'm in the exact same boat! Just verified last Tuesday and checking my transcript obsessively. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like we're all part of the same frustrating waiting period. The two-phase explanation makes total sense - wish someone had told me that upfront instead of just saying "9 business days" like the letter implied. Has anyone found that calling actually speeds things up, or is it just a waste of time? Seems like @Dylan Hughes had some luck with that callback service, but I'm hesitant to pay extra when I've already been waiting this long.