How long after ID verification until refund is processed?

Have you checked your transcript to see if there's any movement? Or are you just relying on WMR? Wouldn't it make more sense to look at the actual data rather than just the simplified status bar? I was in the same boat last month and found that checking my transcript gave me way more insight than the refund tracker ever did. Once I verified my identity, it took about 3 weeks for my refund to hit my account, but I could see movement on my transcript after about 10 days.

What filing status did you use this year? If you filed as head of household for the first time after being married filing jointly last year, that often triggers verification and additional review.

Thanks for asking! I filed Head of Household since the divorce was finalized in November. I'm claiming our daughter as she lives with me primarily. I've already: • Completed ID.me verification on March 10th • Received confirmation email that verification was successful • Called IRS once but couldn't get through • Checked transcript daily (still shows N/A) • Checked WMR daily (still on first bar) I'm really hoping this doesn't take the full 9 weeks they mention!

After identity verification, here's what typically happens: Step 1: Your verification is processed (1-3 business days) Step 2: Your return enters the regular processing queue (5-21 days) Step 3: Refund is approved and scheduled for deposit (1-3 days) The total timeframe can be anywhere from 7-30 days, though the IRS quotes up to 9 weeks to cover all possibilities. If you're tired of waiting and want a definitive answer, I'd recommend using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). They helped me get through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes when I was in your situation last month. The agent was able to tell me exactly where my return was in the process and gave me a much more specific timeframe.

Has anyone here actually received their refund in less than 4 weeks after verification? I verified my identity on February 28th and I'm still waiting. The whole "up to 9 weeks" thing is making me nervous because I need this money for car repairs.

I went through identity verification on March 2nd and received my refund on March 27th, so almost exactly 3.5 weeks for me. The transcript updated about 5 days before the deposit hit my account. Did you receive any other notices after completing the verification? Sometimes they need additional documentation beyond just the identity verification.

I should probably mention that the timing might also depend on which verification method you used... ID.me tends to process faster than the mail-in verification option. I had to verify through ID.me in early February and it took about 18 days after that for my refund to be approved, then another 5 days for the deposit. So 23 days total from verification to money in my account.

I went through this exact situation last year after my divorce. According to IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3, the normal processing time after identity verification is 9 weeks, but in my experience it was much faster. I verified on February 10, 2023, and received my refund on March 8, 2023 - so about 3.5 weeks. The most frustrating part was that there was absolutely no update on WMR or in my transcript until 3 days before the deposit hit my account. It was like nothing was happening and then suddenly everything updated at once.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Completed my ID.me verification on March 12th after being asked to verify due to filing Head of Household for the first time (also went through a divorce last year). It's been 2 weeks and still showing the first bar on WMR with no transcript updates. The waiting is honestly the worst part - especially when you're dealing with divorce expenses and really need that money. From what I'm reading here, it sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty typical, so hopefully we'll both see movement soon. Has anyone had luck calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service if it goes beyond the normal timeframe?

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just completed my ID.me verification on March 15th after they flagged my return for identity verification. Like many of you, I'm also filing Head of Household for the first time due to a recent divorce (finalized in January). It's been 10 days now and still stuck on the first bar of WMR with transcripts showing N/A. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're already dealing with divorce-related financial stress. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - it sounds like 3-4 weeks is pretty normal, and most people seem to get their refunds well before that 9-week maximum the IRS quotes. I'm trying to stay patient, but checking WMR multiple times a day has become an obsession! Has anyone noticed if there's a particular day of the week when updates typically happen, or is it pretty random?