Multiple ID Verifications - 2023 and 2022 Returns Both Under Review

Have you checked if the 2022 and 2023 verification processes are connected? Sometimes one year triggers reviews of previous years too. Could your income have changed significantly between years? Did you claim any new credits or deductions? Why would they suddenly flag both years when you've been using the same preparer?

Your situation is much more urgent than standard processing delays. Just like people who've had amended returns stuck for months, you're dealing with multiple years under review simultaneously. This is worse than a standard verification delay. I'd recommend using https://taxr.ai to analyze both years' transcripts immediately. The system can pinpoint exactly what triggered these reviews and show you what codes are on your account. Unlike general advice here, it will show you precisely what's happening with YOUR specific situation and what to expect next.

After dealing with similar frustrations, I found the best solution was reaching a real IRS agent. According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.1.3.3, they're required to provide status updates on returns under review. But good luck getting through on regular channels - I wasted 8+ hours on hold over multiple days. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes who explained exactly what was happening with both years and how to resolve it. Such a relief to finally get clear answers!

I went through this exact nightmare last year. Called about my 2023 return, then discovered my 2021 return was flagged too. Took me 3 months to resolve both. The verification systems don't communicate well between years. Had to verify my identity twice through separate processes. The worst part was that even after verification, the accuracy review continued for weeks.

Have you tried visiting a local Taxpayer Assistance Center? They can verify your identity in person. No waiting for letters. Did you receive a CP01 notice? Or was it a 5071C letter? What about the 2022 verification - did you do it online or by phone? Sometimes the verification doesn't fully process in their system.

Omg I'm so angry for you! The IRS is TERRIBLE at communicating between departments! My brother had his 2021 AND 2022 returns held for over a year because of this exact issue. The ID verification department never told the review department he'd verified! He lost his apartment waiting for those refunds. CALL THEM WEEKLY until it's fixed - don't trust that they're actually processing anything!