How long for refund after Identity Verification Letter from IRS? Verified 3 weeks ago, still waiting

This happened to me last year. After verifying your identity, it typically takes 9 weeks for the IRS to process your return and issue your refund. That's their official timeline, but in my experience it came in just over 6 weeks. The 'processing' status won't update for a while - mine was stuck like that for about 4 weeks after verification before suddenly changing to approved. Then I got my direct deposit 5 days later. Make sure you keep checking your transcript on the IRS website if you can access it - sometimes it'll show movement before the Where's My Refund tool updates. Look for code 570 (refund hold) being replaced with 571 (hold released) and then 846 (refund issued). Hang in there! The waiting is frustrating but at least you're verified now which is the biggest hurdle.

I had this same issue last yeer. Honestly, going through forums and reading all the different answers and guesses about timeframes drove me crazy. I ended up using taxr.ai to understand what was actually happening with my transcript and ID verification. It translated all the code gibberish into plain english and gave me an actual timeline based on my specific situation. Way better than trying to play detective with random forum posts. Here's the site: https://taxr.ai - seriously saved my sanity.

After getting the ID verification letter, I couldnt get through to anyone at the IRS for weeks. I finally used Claimyr.com and got a callback from an actual IRS agent within 30 minutes. They confirmed my verification was recieved and told me exactly when to expect my refund. The agent even put a note on my account to expedite since I was having financial hardship. Talking to a live person solved so much - totally worth using the service since it saved me hours of hold music and frustration!

Took me exactly 8 weeks and 3 days after ID verification last year. But my sister only waited 4 weeks this year for hers. I think it depends on what time of year and how backed up they are. Good luck!

The IRS is such a jooooke 🤡 I verified my identity in March and didnt get my refund until AUGUST. Five whole months. They don't even follow their own timelines half the time. Call them every week and keep bugging them, its the only way to get movement sometimes.

Check your transcript! The WMR tool is often delayed. I verified my identity and my transcript updated with new codes way before the WMR tool showed anything.

Have you tried calling them? 1-800-829-1040. Sometimes they can speed things up if you explain your situation. Especially if you're experiencing financial hardship.

I verified my identity in April and STILL haven't received my refund. It's October now. Every time I call they say "it's processing" and I should "wait another 60 days." The IRS is broken beyond repair at this point.

Check whats showing under your tax transcript. If you see code 570 that means theres a hold. If it changes to 571 that means hold released. 846 is refund issued. The dates next to these codes tell you when action was taken or will be taken.

Has anyone tried taxr.ai? Just saw it recommended elsewhere and wondering if its worth it for figuring out the status of ID verification refunds?

The IRS website says 9 weeks after verification, but I got mine in 5 weeks. Just dont count on that money until you see it in your account!

What kind of letter did you get exactly? Was it 5071C, 6331C, or 4883C? Each one has different verification requirements and potentially different timelines.

I was so sick of waiting after ID verification that I ended up using Claimyr.com to get an IRS agent on the phone. They managed to confirm that everything looked good with my verification and told me my refund would be issued in 2 weeks. It was the best money I've spent dealing with this tax season nightmare! Got someone on the phone in 45 mins when I'd been trying for weeks.

I went through the exact same thing last year - got the 5071C letter in September, verified through ID.me, and then had to wait what felt like forever! The "processing" status on Where's My Refund is basically useless during this time. Mine took about 7 weeks total from verification to actually getting the direct deposit. The most helpful thing I did was check my account transcript every week or so once I could access it (you're right that there's a waiting period after verification). Look for those status codes people mentioned - 570 means there's still a hold, 571 means it's released, and 846 is when they actually issue your refund. Since you verified 3 weeks ago, you're probably looking at another 3-6 weeks based on what I've seen. I know it's frustrating but at least you got through the ID verification part which is usually the biggest hurdle. Hang in there!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Got my 5071C letter in October, verified through ID.me about 2 weeks ago, and I'm also stuck on that "processing" status. It's so frustrating not knowing when to expect anything. Reading through everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I should prepare for at least another month of waiting. The timeline seems to vary so much - some people get it in 4-6 weeks, others wait 3+ months. I wish the IRS would just give us a realistic timeframe instead of these vague "up to 9 weeks" estimates. At least now I know to check my transcript once I can access it and look for those status codes everyone mentioned. Thanks for posting this question - it's helpful to know I'm not alone in this waiting game!

I'm in almost the exact same boat! Got my 5071C letter in early October and completed the ID.me verification about 2.5 weeks ago. Still showing "processing" on Where's My Refund and it's driving me crazy not knowing when to expect anything. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 6-9 weeks is pretty standard after verification, but the range is so wide it's hard to plan around. I'm definitely going to try checking my transcript once the waiting period is up - seems like that's way more accurate than the WMR tool. Has anyone noticed if filing early vs late in the year affects the processing time after ID verification? I'm wondering if they're less backed up now compared to peak tax season. Either way, glad to know I'm not the only one dealing with this frustrating waiting game!

I'm in a very similar situation! Got my 5071C letter in late September too and completed ID verification through ID.me about 2 weeks ago. Still stuck on "processing" status and getting anxious about the timeline. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking - sounds like anywhere from 4-11 weeks is possible after verification, which is such a wide range! I'm definitely going to start checking my transcript once I can access it to look for those status codes (570, 571, 846) that people mentioned. One thing I'm wondering - has anyone noticed if the IRS processes ID verification cases faster during certain times of the year? Since we're not in peak tax season now, I'm hoping maybe they're less backed up than they would be in spring. But from what I'm reading it seems like the timeline is pretty consistent regardless. This waiting game is so stressful when you're counting on that refund money! At least it's good to know we're all going through the same thing and the verification part is behind us.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Got my 5071C letter in early October, completed ID verification through ID.me about 2.5 weeks ago, and I'm also stuck on that dreaded "processing" status. It's honestly driving me insane not knowing when to expect my refund. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been both helpful and anxiety-inducing - the timeline seems to vary so wildly from 4 weeks to 4+ months! I'm definitely going to check my transcript once I can access it and look for those status codes everyone keeps mentioning (570, 571, 846). The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're counting on that money. But it's somewhat comforting to know so many others are in the same boat. At least we got through the ID verification part which seems to be the biggest hurdle. Fingers crossed we're all on the shorter end of that timeline! Has anyone found that calling actually helps speed things up, or is it just a waste of time trying to get through to them?

I'm dealing with this exact situation right now too! Got my 5071C letter in mid-September and completed ID verification through ID.me about 3 weeks ago. Still stuck on the "processing" status and it's so frustrating not having a clear timeline. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like 6-9 weeks after verification is pretty standard, though some people have waited much longer. The transcript checking seems to be key - I'm counting down the days until I can access mine and look for those status codes (570, 571, 846) that everyone mentioned. One thing that's been helpful from this thread is learning that the WMR tool is basically useless during this phase. At least knowing that saves me from obsessively checking it every day! I'm also considering trying that taxr.ai service once I can access my transcript, since it sounds like it explains everything in plain English rather than cryptic IRS codes. The waiting is absolutely brutal when you're counting on that money, but it's reassuring to see so many others going through the same thing. We'll get through this eventually!