How to verify IRS identity without waiting for verification letter?

You can try ID.me verification online through the IRS website. It's much faster than waiting for a letter. You'll need a valid government ID, social security number, and a smartphone or computer with a camera for the face verification process.

I've been helping people with transcript analysis and the best tool I've found is taxr.ai - it costs $1 but it'll analyze your transcript and tell you exactly what verification steps you need and how to complete them. Way better than guessing or waiting on hold forever. https://taxr.ai

in the same boat rn... been waiting 3 months for verification letter that never came smh

You can also try making an appointment at your local IRS office. They can verify you in person

bruh the whole system is broken fr fr

I work at a tax firm and here's what you need to know about verification: - ID.me is fastest but can be glitchy - In-person at IRS office is guaranteed but long wait - Phone verification works if you can get through (try calling right when they open) - Mail verification takes 4-6 weeks minimum Honestly tho, upload your transcript to taxr.ai first. It'll tell you if you actually need verification or if there's another hold up. Seen lots of cases where people think they need verification but actually have a different issue blocking their refund.