How soon are people seeing updates after ID.me phone verification? Any timeline for returns moving again?

I went through this exact situation in March. Had to verify through ID.me and the agent told me the same thing - that they couldn't provide a timeline. For me, it took about 4 weeks after verification before I saw any movement on my transcript. The first update was a 971 code (notice issued) followed by an 846 deposit code about a week later. The standard processing time they're telling people is 9 weeks after verification, but I've seen it happen faster for many folks. The one thing I'd recommend is checking your transcript twice a week - Wednesdays and Fridays is when most updates happen. Also, don't rely on the Where's My Refund tool - it's usually behind the actual transcript updates. Hang in there - once you've verified, you're definitely in the pipeline! The backlog is still pretty bad this year, but movement is happening.

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I verified my identity back in May and it took exactly 6 weeks to the day to see any updates on my transcript. Then once it updated, I got my refund deposited 8 days later. Seems like 4-8 weeks is the average timeframe from what I've seen on here. The IRS is still dealing with major backlogs from the past few years.

Mine took 5 weeks after ID verification to start moving, then another week to get the refund. But my sister verified the same week and got hers in 3 weeks total. I think it depends on how complex your return is too. If you have self-employment income or certain credits it seems to take longer.

The IRS is straight trash this year 🗑️ I verified in February, didn't see movement until June!!! 4 whole months of checking my transcript every day like a clown 🤡 Then suddenly one day it just updated with all the codes at once and the money showed up 3 days later. No rhyme or reason to their process at all. Good luck y'all

I went through ID verification on June 2nd, and I just got my refund on August 11th... so about 10 weeks total. But I did see movement on my transcript around week 7 with the 570 and 971 codes appearing. From what I've seen reading posts here, seems like the average is 6-8 weeks after verification, but some lucky people get it faster.

Another option to consider is contacting your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. I was in your exact situation last year - verified identity, then crickets for 2 months. I reached out to TAS and they were able to push my return through in about 3 weeks. They can't help everyone (they're also backlogged), but if you have that medical hardship you mentioned, that might qualify you for their assistance. Worth a shot!

The entire system is completely broken. I had to verify thru id.me in March. My transcript didnt update until july. Then they said I made a math error (I DIDNT) and adjusted my refund down by $1200. Called and they said theres nothing they can do - I'd have to file an amended return which takes ANOTHER 20 weeks to process...and will probably just get rejected anyway. Meanwhile they're hiring 87,000 new agents but cant figure out how to answer the damn phone or process returns in under 6 months. Make it make sense!!!

Pro tip: If you have access to your transcript, look for Transaction Code 570 (refund hold) followed by TC 571 (hold released). Once you see 571, it usually means they've resolved whatever issue caused them to flag your return. After that, you'll typically see an 846 code (refund issued) within a week or two. For most people after ID verification, it's taking about 8 weeks to see those 570/571 codes, then another week for the 846. But I've definitely seen some people get lucky and have it processed much faster.

Has anyone noticed it seems to go faster if you verify over the phone vs. online? My husband and I filed jointly but both had to verify separately. I did mine online and he called in. His side was verified and processed within 3 weeks while mine took almost 7 weeks to complete. Seemed weird since it was the same return!

I'm in a similar situation - verified through ID.me about 5 weeks ago and still no movement on my transcript. The waiting is really stressful, especially when you need the money for important expenses like your medical bills. From reading everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the timeline is all over the place - some people get updates in 3-4 weeks, others wait 2-3 months or more. One thing that's helped me stay sane is checking my transcript on Wednesdays and Fridays like someone mentioned earlier, rather than obsessing over it daily. I've also been keeping a log of when I verified and any updates so I can track the timeline better. The hardest part is not knowing if there's an issue or if it's just sitting in a queue somewhere. But seeing all these success stories gives me hope that movement will happen eventually. Hang in there - you're definitely not alone in this frustrating process!

I'm in a very similar situation - verified through ID.me about 6 weeks ago after my return was flagged, and still seeing absolutely no movement on my transcript. The agent told me the same thing about it being processed but no timeline. It's so frustrating not knowing if there's an actual issue or if it's just sitting in some digital pile somewhere. What's really getting to me is that I filed in early March, so we're looking at almost 6 months total now. I've been following the Wednesday/Friday checking schedule that others mentioned, which has helped my sanity a bit compared to checking daily. Has anyone here had success calling the IRS after verification to get an update? I'm wondering if it's worth trying to get through to someone or if they'll just tell me to keep waiting. The uncertainty is almost worse than just knowing it would take X amount of time. Really hoping we all see movement soon - this whole process has been such a nightmare this year!