ID Verification in Person - 9 Week Wait Time? How Often Should I Check Transcript?

Tbh the 9 wks is just their CYA timeline. Most ppl I know (incl myself) got processed WAY faster. My ID verify took ~3 wks last yr, but I've seen others get it in 10-14 days. Transcripts usually update overnight Thurs-Fri, so that's when u wanna check. The WMR tool is basically useless compared to transcript updates. Just sayin'.

I've been through this twice. They always say 9 weeks. Mine took 22 days the first time and 17 days the second time. Check your transcript every Friday morning. That's when updates typically post. The Where's My Refund tool lags behind transcript updates by 3-5 days. Don't waste your time checking daily - it won't speed things up and will just drive you crazy.

I went through identity verification last month. Here's what to expect: 1. First 7-10 days: No changes whatsoever 2. Days 10-14: Your transcript will likely update with a TC 570 (hold) 3. Days 14-21: You'll see a TC 571 (release of hold) 4. Within 5-7 days after the 571: You'll get a TC 846 (refund issued) The 9-week timeline is their maximum processing time. Most identity verification cases resolve in 3-4 weeks. Check your transcript every Thursday night/Friday morning when the system updates.

Have you considered just calling them directly to check status? When I was in your situation, I tried the normal IRS number for days with no luck. Then I found Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) which got me through to an actual IRS agent in about 30 minutes instead of waiting on hold for hours. The agent gave me the exact status and timeline for my case after ID verification. Saved me weeks of anxiety wondering what was happening with my return. Worth it when you're running a business and need to plan your cash flow.

Just a word of caution - I would probably check your transcript once a week, maybe twice at most. I've seen several cases where people who verified in person had their returns pulled for manual review afterward, which can add another 4-6 weeks to the process. Not trying to be a downer, but it might be good to prepare for that possibility, especially if you're counting on the funds for your business.

I verified in person on February 28th and had my refund direct deposited on March 18th - exactly 19 days later! According to IRM 21.5.6.4.35.3, the normal processing time after identity verification is 9 weeks, but the IRS has been moving much faster on these cases in 2024. Don't wait until the last minute to make financial decisions based on this timeline though - the IRS is notoriously unpredictable.

I had to verify in February. My transcript updated exactly 3 weeks later. It was like watching paint dry compared to my previous returns that processed in 8-10 days. Much better than the 9 weeks they quoted me though. If you compare this to the 2021 tax season when some people waited 6+ months after verification, we're in much better shape now.