IRS Refund Delay After ID Verification - 21+ Days and Still Waiting
Hey everyone, I efiled my taxes on February 13th and had to do an identity verification. I completed that over 21 days ago, but I still haven't received my refund. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? I'm starting to get worried and could use some advice on what to do next.
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Vanessa Chang
Have you tried checking the Where's My Refund tool on the IRS website? Sometimes that can give you more info about the status of your return.
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Noah Irving
AuthorYeah, I've been checking it daily. It just says 'Your tax return is still being processed.' No other details š
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Madison King
Ugh, that tool is useless sometimes. I swear it's just there to make us feel like were doing something š
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Vanessa Chang
True, it can be frustrating. But at least it shows they have your return. Hang in there!
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Julian Paolo
I'm in the same boat! Filed early February, did ID verification, and still waiting. It's so annoying. The IRS is seriously dropping the ball this year.
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Ella Knight
Have you tried calling the IRS directly? Sometimes you can get more information that way, even if it's a pain to get through.
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Noah Irving
AuthorI've tried a few times but always get the 'high call volume' message and get disconnected. It's so frustrating!
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William Schwarz
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Lauren Johnson
Here's what I know about the current situation with IRS refunds and identity verification: ā¢ The IRS is facing significant backlogs due to staffing shortages and increased workload ā¢ Identity verification can add 9-12 weeks to processing time ā¢ If it's been more than 21 days since e-filing (or 6 weeks for paper returns), you can request a trace on your refund ā¢ Calling the IRS might help, but be prepared for long wait times ā¢ Check if your state has been affected by any recent natural disasters, as this can also cause delays Hope this helps! Let me know if you need any clarification on these points.
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Noah Irving
AuthorWow, thanks for all this info! I had no idea about the 9-12 week thing for identity verification. Guess I'll have to be more patient š©
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Jade Santiago
This is super helpful, thanks for breaking it down! š
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Caleb Stone
lol welcome to the club š been waiting since January. IRS probably using our refunds to buy pizza for their office parties šš¤”
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Daniel Price
LMAO š¤£ I bet they're all sipping margaritas on a beach somewhere while we refresh the Where's My Refund page for the 100th time
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Olivia Evans
Guys, cmon. The IRS workers are probably just as frustrated as we are. It's the system that's broken, not the people.
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Caleb Stone
Found the IRS employee š
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Sophia Bennett
Have you checked your transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes it shows more detailed info than the WMR tool.
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Noah Irving
AuthorI didn't even know about this! How do I access my transcript?
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Sophia Bennett
Go to the IRS website and look for 'Get Transcript Online.' You'll need to create an account if you haven't already. It can show processing codes that might give you more insight into whats going on with your return.
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Noah Irving
AuthorThanks! I'll def check that out. Fingers crossed it gives me some answers š¤
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Aiden Chen
Unpopular opinion: maybe we should just be grateful we're getting a refund at all? Some people owe money...
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Zoey Bianchi
Easy to say when you're not the one waiting months for money you're owed š
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Aiden Chen
Fair point. I guess I'm just trying to look on the bright side. My bad.
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Christopher Morgan
Anyone else think its weird that we have to verify our identity AFTER filing? Shouldn't that be a step before we submit all our personal info? š¤
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Aurora St.Pierre
Pro tip: if you're really desperate, contact your local Taxpayer Advocate Service. They can sometimes help push things along if you're experiencing financial hardship due to the delay.
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Noah Irving
AuthorI've never heard of this before. How do I get in touch with them?
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Aurora St.Pierre
You can find your local office on the IRS website. Just search for 'Taxpayer Advocate Service' and there should be a tool to locate the nearest one to you.
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