ID.me Verification Issues - Will This Delay My Tax Return Processing?

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.

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.

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! 😂 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.

I had the exact same ID.me issue last year. My verification hung for 10 days. • Eventually got an email saying I was approved • Return processed completely normally during that time • Got my refund exactly 24 days after filing • 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.

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.

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.

I went through the same ID.me nightmare last tax season! Waited 8 days for verification while constantly refreshing my email. The good news is that your tax return processing is completely independent of ID.me verification - they're totally separate systems. Your return filed 18 days ago is likely progressing normally through the IRS pipeline. You can check your refund status using the "Where's My Refund" tool on irs.gov or the IRS2Go mobile app without needing ID.me verification. Those tools only require your SSN, filing status, and refund amount. For business expense planning, you should get your refund within the typical 21-day timeframe assuming no errors on your return.

I'm currently dealing with ID.me verification delays too - it's been 5 days since my video interview with no response. Reading through these comments is really reassuring that it won't affect my return processing. I've been checking the Where's My Refund tool daily and it shows my return is still being processed normally. For anyone else in this situation, I found that calling ID.me directly (not the IRS) can sometimes help speed up the verification process. Their customer service line is 1-855-438-6343. Also worth noting that if you're just trying to check your refund status for business planning like the original poster, you really don't need transcript access - the basic refund tracker tools work fine without ID.me.

I'm dealing with the exact same ID.me verification delay right now - day 4 of waiting after my video interview with no response. It's really frustrating when you're trying to stay on top of your finances! But reading through all these responses has been super helpful. It sounds like the consensus is that ID.me verification and tax return processing are completely separate systems, which is a huge relief. I've been using the Where's My Refund tool in the meantime and it's showing my return is progressing normally. For business expense planning purposes, it seems like we don't actually need the transcript access - the basic refund tracking tools should be sufficient to get the timeline we need. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Filed my return 16 days ago and have been stuck in ID.me verification limbo for 6 days after my video interview. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking, especially when you're trying to plan business expenses like you mentioned. But after reading all these responses, I'm feeling much more confident that our returns are processing normally regardless of the ID.me delays. It's such a relief to know these are separate systems! I've been checking Where's My Refund daily and it shows everything is moving along as expected. Definitely going to try that ID.me customer service number someone shared - 1-855-438-6343. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and helping ease the anxiety around this frustrating process!

I'm experiencing the exact same ID.me verification delay - been waiting 4 days since my video interview with no response! This thread has been incredibly helpful in easing my anxiety about whether it would impact my refund processing. It's such a relief to learn that ID.me verification and tax return processing are completely separate systems. I filed 19 days ago and have been using the Where's My Refund tool to track progress, which shows everything is moving normally. For anyone else dealing with this frustrating wait, it sounds like we can rest assured our returns are processing on schedule regardless of the ID.me delays. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it really helps to know we're not alone in this!