IRS Asking for Verification After I Called About Blank Transcripts?

This is actually a fairly common situation under IRS Procedural Regulation 4.19.3, which covers return verification procedures. When there's a discrepancy between your transcript status and the WMR tool, the IRS often initiates an identity verification process. The blank transcript combined with a refund date typically indicates your return has been processed but flagged for verification before release. I'm dealing with something similar myself and I'm concerned about how long this might delay things - I really need my refund for some upcoming bills.

Have you tried calling the IRS again to get more specifics about what they need to verify? Or perhaps considered how much time you're wasting on hold? I had this exact situation last month and wasted 3 hours on hold before being disconnected. Used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. Turns out they needed to verify my identity because my address changed after my divorce. The agent was able to verify me right over the phone instead of waiting for the letter. Wouldn't you rather resolve this immediately than wait for a letter that might take weeks?

OMG this EXACT thing happened to me!!! I was so paranoid about my return being perfect that I checked my transcripts literally every day, and they stayed blank for WEEKS! Then suddenly WMR showed a refund date but still blank transcripts. I called and they told me I needed to verify my identity. The letter came about 10 days after that call - it was a 5071C letter asking me to either go online to ID.me or visit a Taxpayer Assistance Center. I was FREAKING OUT thinking it was an audit or something worse!

I went through this same verification process last year. After calling multiple times and getting different answers, I finally used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript once it appeared. The tool identified the specific verification hold codes and explained exactly what they meant in my situation. Back in 2023, I had to wait almost 3 weeks for the letter, but once I verified, the refund came within 5 days. The taxr.ai service helped me understand exactly what was happening with those confusing transcript codes - saved me a lot of anxiety.

Be careful with this situation! On March 12th, 2024, I got the same message about verification after calling about blank transcripts. I waited and waited for a letter that never came. Called again on March 26th and they said the letter was sent on March 15th. I never received it! Had to request a new verification letter which delayed my refund by another 4 weeks. I was shocked by how complicated this got - apparently sometimes these verification letters get lost in the mail or are never actually sent.

I think there's some confusion about what's happening here. Let me explain the process step-by-step: 1. When transcripts are blank but WMR shows a date, it usually means your return has been processed but has a verification hold 2. The IRS typically sends a letter (usually 5071C or 4883C) requesting verification 3. These letters can take 7-14 days to arrive 4. You'll need to either verify online through ID.me or call a specific verification number (not the regular IRS number) 5. Once verified, it takes about 9 business days for the refund to be released I'm a bit worried that if you called the regular IRS line, they might not have given you complete information about the specific verification process you need to follow.

Based on the Internal Revenue Manual section 25.25.6, what you're experiencing is likely an RPD (Return Processing Department) verification hold. The system detected a discrepancy that requires manual verification. There are precisely three types of verification letters the IRS typically sends in this scenario: 1. Letter 4883C - Identity Verification Letter 2. Letter 5071C - Identity Verification Letter (more common) 3. Letter 5447C - Taxpayer Protection Program Verification Letter The verification process typically takes 2-3 weeks from the date you complete verification. If you haven't received a letter within 14 days of being told one was sent, you should contact the IRS Taxpayer Protection Program directly at 800-830-5084 between 7am and 7pm local time.