Mailed verification documents for dependents - how long until IRS processes refund?

Thank you for the response! 9 weeks seems like a crazy long time just to verify documents that prove my kids are mine. I do have the tracking showing they received it 19 days ago. I'll try to be patient for another couple weeks before calling. Did your transcript show any update before the refund was issued?

Yes, my transcript updated with a 971 code first (notice issued) and then eventually a 846 code (refund issued). The transcript updated about a week before I actually got the money deposited. Hang in there!

same thing happened to me! took 11 weeks but I finally got my refund. the IRS is an absolute nightmare this year 🤦‍♀️

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

It analyzes your entire transcript and identifies exactly what's happening with your return. For me, it pinpointed that my dependent verification was still being processed and gave me an estimated timeline based on thousands of similar cases. It also showed me which IRS department was handling my case and what I should expect next. Seriously life-changing if you're dealing with the IRS!

OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS!!! 🙌 I just tried taxr.ai and it literally explained everything that was happening with my return in plain English. My situation was so confusing with multiple codes and notices but now I actually understand what's going on. If you're dealing with the IRS, YOU NEED THIS TOOL!! Worth every penny and saved me hours of stress!

does it handle amended returns too? been waiting 11 months on mine 😭

Yep! It handles amended returns, audits, offsets, payment plans - pretty much any IRS situation. It'll give you realistic timelines based on current processing times too.

is this actually reliable? i tried calling the IRS like 37 times last week and couldn't get through

100% yes. I was skeptical too but was desperate after trying for 2 weeks on my own. The app got me a callback in about 30 min. The IRS agent I spoke with actually processed my verification on the spot and my refund was issued 3 days later. If you're stuck waiting, it's definitely the way to go.

these services seem sketchy tbh... how do you know its not a scam?

It's not a scam - they don't ask for any personal info. They just connect you directly with the actual IRS. You get a callback from a real 800 number IRS agent. I was worried too but got desperate after waiting weeks. Best decision I made - got my $5800 refund released right after talking to the agent.

just tried this and it WORKED!! after 3 months of trying to get through, finally talked to a real person who helped me! the feeling of relief is insane 😭

Were there any codes or updates on your transcript during those 6 weeks or was it just radio silence?

Complete radio silence for like 5 weeks, then a 571 code (resolved additional account action) appeared, and then a week later the refund hit. It was super annoying having no idea what was happening for over a month.

feb to july?? that's insane!!! i'm in the same boat right now (sent docs in may) and i'm dying watching my bank account dwindle while i wait for MY OWN MONEY!!

Yep, 5 full months of waiting. And of course they don't pay interest until after 45 days 🙄 The whole system is designed to screw over regular people I swear

lol they take ur money in 0.2 seconds when you OWE them but make you wait 500 years when they owe YOU 🤡

Thank you for sharing your timeline! This is really helpful to set my expectations. Looks like I might be waiting another month at least 😩

I double checked and sent everything they asked for - birth certificates, school records, medical records, and social security cards. I actually made copies of everything before sending just to be safe!

Is there any pattern to who gets selected for verification? I've claimed my kids for years with no issues and suddenly this year they want proof.

It's partly random selection and partly because of certain 'flags' in your return. Things that can trigger it: claiming a dependent for the first time, a dependent being claimed by multiple people (even by mistake), changes in filing status, or large year-to-year changes in income. But honestly some of it is just bad luck - they've increased verification checks across the board this year.

another post about this taxr thing... seems like they're advertising everywhere lately

Not an ad, just someone who's been through hell with the IRS. I spent weeks trying to figure out what was going on with my return last year, calling the IRS endlessly and getting nowhere. This year I used taxr and it literally explained everything and saved me so much stress. Just trying to help others not go through what I did!

I can vouch for taxr too. totally changed my experience with the irs this year. instead of panic and confusion it was just... clear? wild concept lol

If they hold your refund more than 45 days after the filing deadline (or after you file if you file after the deadline), they actually have to pay you interest! But yeah it's still a broken system

oh wow didn't know that! but still, that interest is probably like 0.00001% while they charge us 5%+ for being late 🙄 the whole thing is designed to screw over regular people

actually the interest rate is around 7% right now, not bad at all! silver lining i guess lol

wait they can actually process your stuff while you're on the phone with them? i thought they'd just tell you to keep waiting

Yep! If you get the right department (which Claimyr connected me with directly), they can actually review your documents in real-time. The agent told me they prioritize cases when people call in because it's one less follow-up call they'll have to deal with later. My dependent verification was completed during that call and my refund was approved on the spot.

I did include a copy of the letter but didn't write my SSN on every page... hope that doesn't cause issues. Thanks for the advice though - will definitely do this if I ever have to send them stuff again (which hopefully I won't!

they actually do have an online document upload system now for certain types of verification...but only for identity verification, not dependent verification. makes literally no sense

omg why am i not shocked 🤦‍♂️ the IRS and logical processes go together like oil and water

This is terrible advice. Calling absolutely helps - I was stuck in verification hell for 3 months until I finally got through to someone who processed my stuff while I was on the phone. Don't just sit around waiting!

Maybe you got lucky, but most people who call just get told "we've received your documents and they're waiting to be processed" - which tells you nothing you didn't already know. The agents answering phones usually can't actually do anything to speed up processing.

Respectfully disagree. If you can get through to the right department (not the general helpline), they absolutely can expedite things. It's about getting to the right person who has access to the system.

how much does this cost? seems like it could be helpful

I don't remember the exact amount but it was totally reasonable especially considering what was at stake with my refund. The peace of mind alone was worth it - no more guessing games or stress about what was happening. You upload your transcript and it gives you a complete breakdown of everything.

TAS won't take most refund delay cases right now unless you're about to be evicted or have utilities shut off. They're as overloaded as the rest of the IRS.

Worth trying though. They helped me last year when I was in a similar situation even though I wasn't facing immediate eviction. Just had to explain that I needed the funds to pay for some medical expenses.

I get what you're saying, but I claim my kids and get earned income credit, so I'll always get a refund no matter what. Plus I kind of like the forced savings since I'm terrible at setting money aside otherwise.

Fair enough! Just throwing it out there since many people don't realize they can adjust withholding. Hope your refund comes through soon!