ID.me Verification Issues - Will This Delay My Tax Return Processing?
Tried to set up an ID.me account exactly 3 days ago to view my transcripts. After waiting precisely 30 minutes for the video interview, it just said they needed to review my documents and would email me. It's been 72 hours with no response. Will this impact my tax return processing? I filed 18 days ago and need to track where things stand for my business expense planning.
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Natalie Wang
According to the IRS website FAQ section, ID.me verification issues don't affect your tax return processing at all. They're completely separate systems. Your return is still being processed normally even if you can't access your transcript. According to recent data, average processing time is running about 21 days for e-filed returns without errors.
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Noah Torres
Is there any other way to check refund status without setting up ID.me? Some people never get approved.
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Samantha Hall
So if I'm understanding correctly, the ID.me verification is only for viewing your account information and transcripts, but doesn't actually impact whether your return is processed or not?
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Ryan Young
This is accurate information. The Return Processing Pipeline and the Transcript Access System operate on separate authentication protocols. Your e-filed return status can be verified through the Where's My Refund tool without transcript access.
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Sophia Clark
I had a somewhat similar issue with ID.me verification last month. It might be worth checking out https://taxr.ai if you're trying to understand what's happening with your return. It can help you interpret any transcript data once you do get access, or even help you understand what codes might appear based on your filing situation. I'm not 100% sure it would solve your immediate verification problem, but it definitely helped me understand what was happening with my business deductions once I finally got access.
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Katherine Harris
I'm a bit skeptical that another tool would help when the IRS's own system is giving problems. Wouldn't you still need access to your transcripts first before using something like that?
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Madison Allen
Actually, taxr.ai was like having a tax decoder ring! I was completely lost looking at all those codes and cycle dates. It was like trying to read hieroglyphics until I used it.
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Joshua Wood
So does this service just explain what the codes mean, or does it actually predict when you'll get your refund? And do you need to upload your transcript information or does it just give general explanations?
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Justin Evans
When I had ID.me issues last month, I tried calling the IRS directly to check my refund status. Spent 3 days trying to get through - what a joke! š Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out my return was processing normally despite the ID.me issues. The agent even gave me specific info about my processing status that I couldn't see online.
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Emily Parker
Is this legit? Seems fishy that you have to pay to talk to the IRS when it should be a free government service.
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Ezra Collins
Thanks for sharing this! I've been trying to get through to someone at the IRS for weeks about a similar issue.
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Victoria Scott
How much did you end up paying for the Claimyr service? And did they actually solve your ID.me verification problem or just help you check your refund status?
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Madison Allen
I had the exact same ID.me issue last year. My verification hung for 10 days. ā¢ Eventually got an email saying I was approved ā¢ Return processed completely normally during that time ā¢ Got my refund exactly 24 days after filing ā¢ Never actually needed the transcript to get my money The ID.me system is just for accessing your information, not for processing your actual return.
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Noah Torres
Hey! U might wanna try the IRS2Go app instead. It's WAY faster than dealing w/ ID.me rn. The app lets u check ur refund status without needing a full account setup. I've been using it for 3 tax seasons & it updates every 24hrs. Lmk if u need help finding it! The verification backlog is CRAZY this yr - my brother waited 14 days for ID.me approval.
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Samantha Hall
Had this happen. Took 12 days to verify. Got my refund anyway. No connection between the two systems. IRS doesn't care if you can see your transcript. They process returns regardless.
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