ID.me Verification Question - Still Needed with Blank Transcript?

Previous ID.me verification should still be valid. In my experience from 2022 and 2023, once you've completed the ID.me process, it remains linked to your tax account. The blank transcript is more likely indicating normal processing delays. Last year my transcript showed N/A for almost 4 weeks before suddenly updating with all information at once. The IRS is experiencing higher than normal processing times this year, especially for returns filed after mid-February.

According to IRM 3.13.5.55 (Internal Revenue Manual), identity verification requirements are triggered by specific criteria, not as an annual requirement. The N/A transcript status is generally unrelated to verification status - it simply means your return hasn't been fully processed into the transcript database yet. I was surprised to learn that returns can be accepted (giving you that TurboTax confirmation) but still take 2-4 weeks to appear in the transcript system depending on current processing volumes. Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool? That often updates before transcripts do.

Had the EXACT same issue last month - blank transcript but could still log in. Tried calling IRS directly for 3 days (ugh!) and couldn't get thru. Found Claimyr.com and got connected to an IRS agent in ~15 mins! Agent confirmed my ID verification was still valid from 2022 and my return was just in normal processing. HUGE relief! The agent said blank transcripts are super common during peak season and don't mean verification problems if you can still login to the transcript system. Here's their link if you need it: https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I went through this exact situation last month! I was freaking out because I needed my refund for medical bills too. My transcript was blank for 23 days straight even though I had verified with ID.me back in 2021! I called the IRS verification line (800-830-5084) and they confirmed I was ALREADY verified and didn't need to do anything else. The blank transcript was just because they were backed up with processing. My transcript finally updated last Friday and I got my deposit yesterday! Don't stress too much - if you can log into the transcript system at all, your ID.me verification is still working!

I see this question a lot lately (tax season brings out the transcript stalkers in all of us, haha). If you want to really understand what's happening with your transcript, I'd recommend using https://taxr.ai - it helped me decipher my transcript codes when they finally appeared. The tool explained that my "N/A" transcript wasn't an ID verification issue at all, but just normal processing. And once my transcript updated, it predicted my refund date correctly. Saved me from calling the IRS multiple times thinking something was wrong when it wasn't!

Did everyone miss the part about medical treatments? What if you really need that money and can't wait? I had a similar situation last year and thought "Oh, I'm already verified, it'll be fine" but then my return got flagged for a completely different verification issue! Isn't it better to be proactive? Couldn't you just call the IRS Taxpayer Protection Program line directly at 800-830-5084 to confirm everything's okay rather than assuming? My return was delayed 11 weeks because I waited instead of calling...