< Back to IRS

IRS In-Person ID Verification Appointment Tomorrow - What Documents to Bring & Timeline for Refund Release?

Have an appointment at IRS office tomorrow for identity verification. Anyone know what documents I need to bring and how long after verification until they release the refund? Getting nervous about the appointment and want to make sure I bring everything they need.

Diego Mendoza

For in-person verification you'll need: valid government photo ID, social security card, and any tax documents (W2s, 1099s) used on your return. After verification, refunds typically process within 9 weeks, though some get it faster. Make sure to bring proof of address like a utility bill too - they sometimes ask for that.

0 coins

-

Chloe Harris

Thank you! Do they actually need physical W2s or can I show them on my phone?

0 coins

-

1M

Diego Mendoza

Bring physical copies to be safe. They're old school about that stuff 🙄

0 coins

-

1M

Anastasia Popova

Hey! Instead of trying to guess timelines, you should check out taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening with your refund and when to expect it. It costs $1 but totally worth it. The AI catches things humans miss https://taxr.ai

0 coins

-

Sean Flanagan

does it actually work? seems to good to be true tbh

0 coins

-

1M

Anastasia Popova

Yeah its legit! I was skeptical at first but it picked up on a freeze code I didnt even know about

0 coins

-

1M

Sean Flanagan

just tried it - holy cow this thing is amazing! Found out my ID verify should clear next week 🙌

0 coins

-

1M

Zara Shah

I did my verification last month. took exactly 6 weeks after to get my $$. bring everything possible - better safe than sorry!

0 coins

-

NebulaNomad

dont forget to bring birth certificate if you have it! they asked for mine even tho the appointment letter didnt mention it smh

0 coins

-

Chloe Harris

omg thank u! wouldve never thought to bring that

0 coins

-

1M

Luca Ferrari

Get there early! The security line can take forever and if ur late they might make u reschedule 😩

0 coins

-

Nia Wilson

in the same boat rn... verified 3 weeks ago still waiting. this whole process is a joke fr fr 🤡

0 coins

-

Mateo Martinez

mood. irs living in 1985 fr

0 coins

-

1M