ID Verification Complete - Anyone Seeing Transcript Updates Yet?

I went through ID verify back in February and it took exactly 9 days for my transcripts to update. When they did, everything happened fast - transcript updated on a Thursday and I had my refund by Tuesday. I was freaking out too because I needed that money for car repairs so I could keep doing DoorDash. The waiting is the worst part! Hang in there - a week is still within normal timeframes from what I've seen this year.

I think it's important to note that... verification timeframes can vary quite a bit this season. I've seen people wait anywhere from 7 days to 3 weeks. If you're trying to understand what's happening with your transcripts while you wait, you might want to try https://taxr.ai - it helped me make sense of all the codes and dates on my transcript once it finally populated. It can tell you exactly what each code means and give you a better idea of your timeline... just something to consider when your transcript does update.

After my ID verification, I was in the same boat with blank transcripts. Here's what worked for me: • Called the IRS using Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) after two weeks of no updates • Got through to an agent in about 15 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours • Found out my return was just sitting in a queue waiting for manual review • Agent was able to expedite it since I explained my financial situation So relieved I didn't just keep waiting in the dark! My transcripts updated 3 days after that call.

Last year I had to verify my identity too, and it took 12 days for my transcripts to update. This year was much faster - only 5 days. I've noticed a pattern where if you e-filed before mid-February, the verification process seems to move quicker. Returns filed in March (like yours) seem to be taking longer to process after verification, probably because of the higher volume they're dealing with now. The IRS is definitely moving faster than they did during the COVID backlog years, but still not as fast as pre-2020.

Watch out for the fake update trap! My transcripts showed N/A for 2 weeks after verification, then briefly updated showing a refund date, then went BACK to N/A for another week! The IRS2Go app kept showing different statuses than the website. According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions) it can take up to 9 weeks after verification for some returns. I'm on week 4 now and desperately need this money for rent due on the 1st!

Have you checked your account transcript instead of just the return transcript? Sometimes the account transcript will show processing codes even when the return transcript is still blank. Look for TC 570/971 codes which indicate they're reviewing something. Also, did you get any indication of why they needed verification in the first place? That can sometimes hint at what might be causing delays.