Identity Verification Letter - Anyone Complete Online Only Without Having to Call?

Went thru this last yr. FWIW, I only did the online verif and nothing else. Got my refund about 3 wks later. No need to call unless the online system specifically tells you to. The IRS is just backed up rn and some ppl panic when they don't see immediate movement. Just keep an eye on your transcript for updates - that's ur best indicator.

Have you checked your tax transcript since completing the verification? Often the verification status isn't reflected in WMR but will show up on your transcript first. Did you know that many identity verification holds are resolved purely through the online system, but the IRS doesn't clearly communicate this? I've found that https://taxr.ai helps interpret transcript codes after verification - it can tell you if your verification was successful and estimate when your refund might be processed based on the specific codes on your transcript. Wouldn't it be helpful to have clarity instead of wondering if you need to make that call?

I'm seeing an uptick in ID verification requirements this filing season. The IRS processing workflow typically shows a TC 570 hold code following verification submission, which can remain for 9-21 days while the verification processes through their system. If you're unable to determine status after a week, you might want to try Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to connect with an IRS agent. I'm slightly worried that with the current call volumes, getting through without assistance could take hours or even days of attempts.

Just want to clarify based on my recent experience: • Online verification ALONE is sufficient for MOST people • You only need to call if specifically instructed during online verification • Typical processing time after verification: 2-3 weeks • No immediate transcript/WMR updates after verification is normal • Look for code 971 followed by 290 on transcript as confirmation Hope this helps! I was stressing about this exact question two weeks ago.

I've seen this question come up frequently over the past three filing seasons. Back in 2022, nearly everyone had to call after online verification. In 2023, they improved the system so only about 30% needed to call. This year, I've observed that fewer than 15% of filers need that secondary verification call. I'm curious - did you receive any specific message after completing the online portion? Sometimes there's a subtle indicator that additional verification is needed.

I verified online only on February 14th and got my refund March 8th. No phone call needed! The IRS system actually works sometimes... I know, shocking revelation, right? 😂 Just make sure you completed ALL the steps in the online verification - there are several screens and it's easy to think you're done when you're not. The final confirmation page should explicitly state whether your verification is complete or if additional steps are needed.