Identity Verification Timeline - How Long After ID.me Verification Until Refund?
I'm a bit concerned about my refund timeline... I received a letter requesting identity verification through ID.me for my 2023 return. Has anyone else gone through this process recently? I'm trying to gauge how long it might take after verification before my refund is processed. I've researched online but found varying answers, so I thought I'd ask here for some real experiences. I work remotely and really need to plan my finances accordingly, so any insights would be greatly appreciated.
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Yuki Tanaka
I went through this identity verification nightmare last month. It's like being stuck in line at the DMV, except you can't even see how many people are ahead of you! In my case, it took about 21 days from verification to refund hitting my account. The IRS is like an old computer - it needs time to process everything, but it usually gets there eventually.
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Carmen Diaz
•Thanks for sharing your timeline! That's actually faster than I expected. Did you have to do anything else after the verification, or was it just a waiting game? I'm so frustrated with how opaque this whole process is.
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Andre Laurent
Did you complete the verification through the official IRS portal or did you receive a CP01H notice? The verification pathway significantly impacts processing timeframes. Also, were there any Refundable Tax Credits claimed on your return such as EITC or CTC? These factors can extend the post-verification processing window substantially.
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Emily Jackson
Verified my identity in February. Got my refund 18 days later. Not bad. Whole process was smoother than expected. Used taxr.ai to monitor my transcript after verification. Showed exactly when my refund was approved. No more guessing games. Simple interface explained all the codes on my transcript too.
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Liam Mendez
•I've heard about taxr.ai but wasn't sure if it's worth checking out. Does it actually show anything more than what the IRS website already provides?
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Sophia Nguyen
•OMG I was so relieved when I found taxr.ai last month! I was FREAKING OUT because my transcript had all these weird codes after verification, and the IRS site was absolutely useless in explaining them! It showed me exactly what was happening with my return and predicted my refund date almost to the day! Saved me so much anxiety!
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Jacob Smithson
•Does it work with the Where's My Refund tool too? I've been checking that daily but it's still showing as processing after my verification.
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Isabella Brown
•Per IRS Publication 5199, identity verification can add 9-21 days to processing time. Has anyone found taxr.ai more accurate than the standard processing guidelines?
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Maya Patel
Identity verification processing follows a distinct timeline based on the Authentication Resolution Queue (ARQ) status. After successful ID verification, your return enters the Post-Verification Processing Queue (PVPQ), which typically takes 9-21 days depending on current backlog conditions. If your transcript shows TC 971 with Action Code 111, this confirms your verification was successful and processing has resumed. You can monitor cycle codes on your transcript to determine which weekly processing batch your return has been assigned to.
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Aiden RodrÃguez
I waited possibly around 4-5 weeks after verifying my identity, and it was sort of driving me crazy because the WMR tool wasn't updating at all. I eventually tried Claimyr to actually speak with someone at the IRS (https://claimyr.com), and they basically confirmed my return was actually approved but the system hadn't updated yet. My refund showed up maybe 3 days after that call. It might be worth considering if you're really needing some clarity on your situation.
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Emma Garcia
Identity verification delays can vary widely. Last year, I helped my sister through this process. She verified on March 3rd and received her refund on March 30th. However, my neighbor verified in February and waited almost 6 weeks. The key factor seems to be whether you have any other review flags on your return besides the identity verification.
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Ava Kim
I verified my identity on February 12, 2024, and received my refund on March 8, 2024 - exactly 25 days later. The WMR tool updated on March 5th showing approved. With the April 15th deadline approaching, the IRS is processing these faster now than they were in January. You need to check your transcript daily for updates - that's the most reliable indicator!
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Ethan Anderson
Identity verification timeframes are much better this year compared to the 2021 and 2022 filing seasons when some people waited 120+ days. Most cases now resolve within 3-4 weeks if there are no other issues with your return. It's like comparing dial-up internet to fiber - the IRS has finally upgraded their verification processing systems.
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Layla Mendes
Have you tried checking your tax transcript online after completing verification? That's often more informative than the WMR tool. Also, did you receive any specific code or confirmation number when you completed your verification that you could reference when calling?
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Fiona Gallagher
I completed my ID.me verification about 10 days ago and I'm still waiting for any updates. Reading through everyone's experiences here is really helpful - it sounds like I'm still within the normal timeframe. I'm going to check my transcript like several people suggested since the WMR tool hasn't been very informative. It's reassuring to hear that most people are getting their refunds within 3-4 weeks now compared to the horror stories from previous years. Thanks for sharing your timelines, it really helps with the anxiety of not knowing what's happening!
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Lucas Schmidt
•You're definitely still in the normal window at 10 days! I just went through this myself last month and the waiting is honestly the worst part. The transcript really is your best friend during this process - it updates way before WMR does. When I checked mine after verification, I could see the TC 971 code that confirmed my identity verification was processed, even though WMR still showed "processing." Hang in there, you should hopefully see movement in the next week or two based on what everyone else has shared here!
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Ashley Simian
I'm currently in week 2 of waiting after completing my ID.me verification on February 20th. Reading everyone's experiences here gives me hope that I should see my refund soon! I've been checking my transcript daily like many of you suggested, and I can see the TC 971 code with Action Code 111, so I know the verification went through successfully. The hardest part is just the uncertainty - my return was pretty straightforward with no credits or complications, so I'm hoping that helps speed things along. Has anyone noticed if simple returns tend to process faster after verification compared to more complex ones? Thanks for all the helpful insights in this thread!
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Sara Unger
•I'm in almost the exact same boat as you! I verified through ID.me on February 18th, so just a couple days before you. Seeing the TC 971 with Action Code 111 on my transcript was such a relief because at least I knew the verification worked. From what I've been reading here and other forums, simple returns do seem to move through the system a bit faster after verification - probably because there are fewer things for the system to cross-check. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we'll both see some movement this week! The waiting game is brutal but it sounds like most people are getting their refunds within that 3-4 week window everyone's been mentioning.
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