IP PIN Verification Issue After Multiple Rejections - Now Waiting for 14-Digit Code

This is a standard Identity Verification Protocol (IVP) that the IRS implements when there are multiple authentication factors present in a return. The system detected a change in filing pattern (your spouse's new IP PIN) which triggered additional verification measures. The 14-digit verification code you're waiting for is part of Letter CP01H, typically issued within 7-14 business days of the verification request. Once received, you can complete verification through the Identity Verification Service portal or by calling the dedicated verification line. This is actually a positive security measure, though admittedly frustrating when awaiting a refund.

Had the same issue. Was so confused. Tried calling IRS. No luck. Finally used taxr.ai to decode my transcript. It showed exactly what was happening. The system flagged the return for verification. Not an audit. Just verification. Taxr.ai explained the codes. Made it clear what was next. Worth checking out: https://taxr.ai

Is this similar to what happened with my parents? They had to verify their identity last year and waited 8 weeks for processing. I wonder if calling would help speed things up? My cousin used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes when she was dealing with verification issues. Compared to the 2+ hours I spent on hold last month, that seems worth considering if you're in a hurry for your refund.

I went through almost exactly this situation last year, though it was probably my fault. I had an IP PIN but my wife didn't, then suddenly she got one too. Our return was rejected multiple times before I figured it out. The verification letter took about 12 days to arrive, and I was able to verify online rather than calling. The whole process added about 3 weeks to our refund timeline, but it did eventually process correctly. Frustrating, but at least it wasn't an audit or something more serious.

Has anyone else noticed that these verification requirements seem to be increasing? I've seen several posts about this recently. My neighbor had to verify last year and it took over 8 weeks to get her refund. Another friend is going through it now. I wonder if the IRS is flagging more returns for verification this year? Is this related to the expansion of the IP PIN program?

Oh my goodness, I feel your pain so much! I went through this exact nightmare last year! The letter with the verification code took 16 days to arrive at my house, and I was checking the mail obsessively every single day. I was so stressed about it! Just so you know, once you get the letter and verify (I did mine online), it took about 9 days for my return to start processing again. Hang in there! 💪

I'm currently on day 22 of waiting after verification. My transcript shows code 971 dated 02/22/2024 and code 570 dated 02/29/2024. I received my verification letter exactly 11 days after filing. Completed verification online immediately. WMR still shows "being processed" with no bars. Anyone know exactly how many more days until I might see movement?

You might want to consider requesting a Taxpayer Advocate if this drags on past 21 days from verification. Call 877-777-4778 to request TAS assistance. They can often expedite cases where there's financial hardship or when normal IRS channels aren't resolving the issue. Document everything - dates of filing, rejection codes, when you received notifications, etc. This creates a clear timeline if you need to escalate. The verification process should be completed within 9 weeks of filing according to current IRS guidelines.