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IRS Identity Verification Letter 5071C - What should I expect?

Got this letter from the IRS saying I need to verify my identity before they can process my refund. The letter says to go to idverify.irs.gov or call them. Has anyone done this? How long does it take after verifying to get the refund?

Maya Diaz

Identity verification is a security measure the IRS uses to prevent tax refund fraud. You'll need specific documents ready: your previous year tax return, current tax return, and ID documents like drivers license. The online process is way faster than calling - usually takes about 15 minutes. After verification, refunds typically process within 9 weeks but could be sooner.

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Isaac Wright

9 weeks?! 😫 thats forever... do they always take that long?

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Maya Diaz

Sometimes its faster, but they say 9 weeks to cover their bases. I've seen some get it in 2-3 weeks

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Tami Morgan

Instead of guessing when youll get your refund, use taxr.ai - its a tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening and when to expect your money. Its only $1 and WAY more accurate than trying to piece together info from reddit. https://taxr.ai

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Rami Samuels

does it actually work? seems too good to be true

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Tami Morgan

100% works! I was skeptical too but it showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and when id get it. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr 💯

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Haley Bennett

just went thru this last week! make sure u have all ur docs ready before starting. the website kept timing out on me but finally got thru around 7pm 🙄

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Douglas Foster

The IRS is such a joke fr. Why they gotta verify MY identity when they the ones who been taking my taxes out my check for years smh

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Nina Chan

Fr fr! The whole system is broken af 🤡

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Ruby Knight

Anyone else notice they sending out way more of these letters this year? My whole family got em

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Diego Castillo

yea its crazy! my tax guy said its cuz of all the fraud during covid

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Logan Stewart

word of advice: DONT CALL!! been on hold for 3 hours today and got hung up on twice. just do the online thing

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Isaac Wright

oof thanks for the heads up!

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