Identity Verification Making Transcripts Show N/A - Could Wait Until April?

So it's like waiting for a pot to boil after you've turned the heat back on? I verified last week and was hoping for faster movement. Is there any way to tell if they've actually started reprocessing my return or if it's still sitting in the verification queue?

Thank you for the technical breakdown. I appreciate how you've explained the timeline expectations versus worst-case scenarios. It's refreshing to see actual data rather than anecdotal claims about processing times.

I'm somewhat surprised by the complexity of this process. My verification last year seemed to take forever - probably about 28 days, give or take a few days. The transcript was N/A for most of that time, then suddenly everything appeared at once. I guess the systems need time to talk to each other?

I'm concerned about the implications of these verification delays on families waiting for refunds. 21-35 days might not seem long to the IRS, but that's a significant financial strain for many taxpayers counting on those funds. Appreciate the realistic timeline information though.

I went through this exact situation last month. First, I verified through ID.me online. Then I had to wait exactly 7 days before my transcript updated. Next, I saw a 570 code appear, followed by a 971 three days later. Finally, after 16 days total, I got my DDD with an 846 code. The whole process was nerve-wracking but followed a predictable pattern.

Thanks for asking this! I've been wondering the same thing. Last year I had to verify by mail and it took FOREVER - like 2 months. This year I'm hoping to do it online if I get flagged again.

While I'm not a tax professional, I believe that according to IRS Publication 5027, the verification method shouldn't technically affect processing time, though in practice, online verification through ID.me tends to be processed more quickly than phone or mail verification, which may require manual review by an IRS employee.

Good question. Method matters. Online is faster. Phone takes longer. Mail is slowest. IRS prioritizes digital.

Thank you for sharing this timeline data point! It's helpful to track real verification-to-processing examples during this tax season.

Did you receive any other notices or letters between completing verification and seeing your transcript update? I'm wondering if there's any communication we should expect during this waiting period! 🤔

Your experience matches what I've been seeing with verification cases this season. The 11-day refresh period is fairly typical for the IRS systems to update after verification is completed. The March 18th processing date suggests you should see a deposit shortly after that date.

Only 11 days? You got lucky! Most people I've talked to are waiting 17-21 days minimum. Did you have any credits or deductions that might have simplified your return processing?

Has anyone who verified received an actual email confirmation? The IRS website says we should get one, but I completed verification 8 days ago and still haven't received anything official.

When I verified last year, I got a confirmation screen but never received an email. Isn't it strange how the IRS expects perfect documentation from us but can't seem to follow their own communication procedures? My return eventually processed though, so I wouldn't worry too much about the missing confirmation.

Did your WMR tool update at the same time as your transcript, or did one update before the other? I'm checking both obsessively and wondering which is more reliable.

Was your refund the full amount you expected, or did they make any adjustments after the verification process? I'm worried they might find something to reduce my refund during this extended review.

This data about CTC returns taking longer is extremely valuable information. I appreciate you sharing these patterns from multiple cases - it gives us a much better picture than individual anecdotes.

Your tax preparer's insights are so helpful! I was wondering why some people seemed to get through verification faster than others. The credit factor might explain the variation.

Could you clarify if these timelines are business days or calendar days? And did any of your tax preparer's clients have to verify by mail rather than phone or online? I'm trying to understand all the variables.

I'm wondering if return complexity is also a factor in these processing times? For example, do self-employed returns with Schedule C take longer after verification than simple W-2 only returns?