IRS Identity Verification Letter: Still Waiting - Anyone Got Theirs?
I got selected for identity verification and the IRS said they sent a letter 5071C 3 weeks ago. Still nothing in my mailbox. Starting to get worried since my return is on hold until I verify. Anyone else dealing with this or know how long it usually takes?
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
The verification letters typically arrive within 7-10 business days. If it's been 3 weeks, you should call the Identity Verification hotline at 800-830-5084. Sometimes these letters get lost in the mail, and you can request them to resend it. Don't wait too long because your return will stay frozen until you verify.
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Reina Salazar
•thanks for the number! called them and apparently they had wrong address on file 🤦♀️
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Saanvi Krishnaswami
•glad u got it sorted! happens more often than youd think
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Demi Lagos
Instead of waiting around, you should try taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on with your verification status and when to expect movement. Its only $1 and saved me hours of stress. https://taxr.ai
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Mason Lopez
•is this legit? sounds too good to be true
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Demi Lagos
•100% legit! used it last week and it showed me exactly why my return was held up
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Mason Lopez
•just tried it - holy cow this thing is amazing! told me exactly when to expect my letter 🙌
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Vera Visnjic
same boat bestie 😭 been waiting 5 weeks for mine
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Jake Sinclair
Pro tip: Check your informed delivery from USPS if you have it setup. You can see if its coming before it hits your mailbox!
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Reina Salazar
•omg why didnt i think of this?? signing up rn
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Brielle Johnson
took me 2 months to get mine last year ngl... irs playing games fr fr
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Honorah King
Anyone else think its sus that they cant just email these things? Like its 2025 ffs 🤡
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Oliver Brown
•fr fr the stone age vibes are real
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Mary Bates
•security reasons bestie... imagine the scammers if they did email 💀
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Dmitry Smirnov
Had the same issue last year - definitely call that number Saanvi mentioned! Also check if you moved recently or if your address with the IRS matches what's on your last return. They're super picky about addresses and even small differences can cause delays. You can also try creating an account on IRS.gov to see if there are any messages in your online account about the verification.
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