IRS Notification: "Verify Your 2024 Tax Return Information Now" - Is This Legitimate Request Appearing in My Account?
I just logged into my IRS account at sa.www4.irs.gov at 11:27 and saw something concerning. I have 2 unread notifications showing in my account. When I look at my dashboard, I can see all the usual sections: Under Payments, I have: - MAKE A PAYMENT - View Payment Options - View Payment Activity There's also the usual section that says "Refund Status Now Available" with the message "Check your refund status for up to the three most recent tax years." And the standard "Go Paperless for Certain IRS Notices" option that says "Set your profile preferences to receive IRS notices online." But what's alarming is that now there's a notification under "Verify Your Tax Return Information Now" saying "We need more information about your 2024 tax return before it can be processed." I checked yesterday and everything was completely normal - all these regular options were there, but this verification notice wasn't. It just appeared out of nowhere today. I've never seen this before and it's making me nervous. Does this mean there's something wrong with my tax return? Will my refund be delayed? Has anyone else received this notification recently? Is this something I should worry about or just a normal verification process? I'm wondering if I need to call the IRS or if there's a way to address this online through my account.
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Natasha Romanova
The IRS account screenshot shows a legitimate verification request at 11:27 on sa.www4.irs.gov, with multiple standard account features visible. The key elements include: 1. Normal account functions remain accessible: - "Make a Payment" option - Payment viewing and activity features - Standard refund status checking for 3 tax years - Paperless notice enrollment option 2. New verification notice elements: - 2 unread notifications - "Verify Your Tax Return Information Now" alert - Specific message regarding the 2024 tax return requiring additional information This verification request is consistent with the IRS's enhanced 2024 identity theft prevention measures. The presence of standard account features alongside the verification notice indicates this is a routine IRS security check rather than a compromise of your account. The verification message's placement and formatting match legitimate IRS communications. For security, notice that you're on the correct IRS domain (sa.www4.irs.gov), which is important for avoiding phishing attempts. The standard account features remaining visible suggests your account is in good standing, just pending additional verification.
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Oliver Weber
•omg thank you! was freaking out thinking i did something wrong 😅
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Natasha Romanova
•No problem! Just make sure to respond to it asap to avoid processing delays
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NebulaNinja
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Javier Gomez
•Does it actually work? Seems to good to be true tbh
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NebulaNinja
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Javier Gomez
•just tried it - holy cow this thing is amazing! wish i knew about this months ago 🙌
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Emma Wilson
I got this same message last week. Had to verify my identity through ID.me. Took like 20 mins but wasnt too bad
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Malik Thomas
•id.me is such a pain tho. took me like 3 tries to get it to work 🤦♀️
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Isabella Oliveira
its probably because of all the new security measures there implementing this year. my tax guy warned me about this
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Ravi Kapoor
Welcome to the club lol. The IRS and there verification requests are getting out of hand this year
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Freya Larsen
•fr fr its like they dont want us to get our money 🤡
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GalacticGladiator
Quick tip: screenshot everything when you do the verification. The IRS website can be glitchy sometimes and its good to have proof
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Oliver Weber
•good idea! will do that
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Evelyn Kelly
I had this exact same thing happen to me about 2 weeks ago! The verification request appeared overnight just like yours did. I was super worried at first, but it turned out to be totally normal - just part of their increased security measures for 2024. The whole process took about 30 minutes through ID.me and my refund processed normally after that. Don't stress too much about it, but definitely don't ignore it either since it can delay your refund if you wait too long. Good luck!
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Sydney Torres
•Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really reassuring to hear it went smoothly for you. Did you have to upload any additional documents during the ID.me verification process, or was it just the basic identity verification? I'm trying to prepare myself for what to expect when I go through it.
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Andre Dubois
This verification request is becoming really common this year - you're definitely not alone! I went through the same thing about a month ago and it was nerve-wracking at first. The key thing is that you're seeing it in your legitimate IRS account on the official website, which is a good sign. When I did my verification, it was pretty straightforward - just had to confirm my identity through ID.me with a driver's license photo and a quick video selfie. The whole thing took maybe 15-20 minutes. My refund came through about a week later with no issues. One thing I'd recommend is to tackle it sooner rather than later. I've heard from others that waiting can sometimes cause longer delays in processing. Also, make sure you have good lighting and a clear background when you do the ID.me verification - it can be picky about photo quality!
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