Need phone number to verify ID with IRS - Called 800-830-5084 repeatedly with no success

The number you've been calling (800-830-5084) is the correct one for ID verification, but it's notoriously difficult to get through, especially during filing season. If you successfully completed the online verification, you typically don't need to call unless you received specific instructions to do so. Online verification is usually processed within 9-21 days. If your transcript is still blank after verification, that's normal - it takes time to process. Here's what you should know: • Online verification is just as valid as phone verification • Your transcript won't update immediately - expect at least 9 days minimum • The "Where's My Refund" tool may update before your transcript does • If it's been more than 3 weeks since verifying, then try calling the general IRS line at 800-829-1040 Just be patient for now. The system works slowly but it does work.

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After spending WEEKS trying to get through to that verification number, I finally got help using the Claimyr app (claimyr.com). It basically holds your place in line and calls you when an agent is available. I was super skeptical at first but it actually worked! Got a callback within 2 hours and the agent confirmed my verification was complete on their end but just hadn't updated in the system yet. Totally worth it to finally get answers instead of endless busy signals.

If you verified online successfully, you should have gotten a confirmation page. Did you screenshot it? That's proof it went through. And yeah the blank transcript is normal - mine stayed blank for like 17 days after verification then suddenly updated with like 6 different codes all at once.

Trying to call the IRS is like trying to win the lottery while being struck by lightning and seeing Bigfoot at the same time. I spent 4 hours on hold last week and then got disconnected when they transferred me 💀

The irs is so understaffed and overwhelmed right now that your best bet is just to wait it out. I filed 1/29, verified 2/8, and my transcript finally updated yesterday. So about 3 weeks after verification for me.

My boyfriend had this same issue in 2022. What we found is that online verification works fine, but the system is sloooooow to update. His transcript was blank for almost 4 weeks after verification. Just be patient, you should be good.

For future reference since I see you already completed the online verification—there's actually a separate number for checking ID verification status: 866-830-5269. it's easier to get through on that one because fewer ppl know about it. But honestly if you did the online verification successfully you should be fine.

I can share what happened to me last year. I verified online and my transcript stayed blank for exactly 16 days. Then boom, one day it updated with the 570 and 971 codes, then 4 days later got the 846 deposit code. Total time from verification to refund was about 3.5 weeks.

honestly if u verified online ur fine. thats actully better than calling cuz then theres a record in the system. calling is just gonna waste ur time, they gonna tell u the same thing that u gotta wait anyway

PRO TIP: Call exactly at 7:00am Eastern when they open. That's the ONLY time I've ever gotten through without a wait. I called at 7:01am once and still had a 45 minute wait, but right at 7:00am I got through instantly.

Try Monday around 8am... Thats when I FINALLY got through. Although after 3 weeks of trying I ended up using Claimyr.com and got a call back in under an hour. Best $25 I ever spent considering I had already wasted like 15 hours of my life on hold.

Honestly after dealing with the IRS for 3 months last year I finally broke down and used taxr.ai to decode my transcript and situation. It told me EXACTLY what was going on, what would happen next, and when I'd see my refund. Made everything crystal clear instead of guessing and stressing. https://taxr.ai

I see everyone saying wait but for me it was different. My online verification didn't process correctly and I only found out because I eventually got through on the phone after 3 weeks of waiting. If you don't see any update after 2 weeks I'd try calling the TAC appointment number early morning (844-545-5640) - they can sometimes help with verification issues too.

What a coincidence, I'm also waiting for transcript updates after verifying! Filed 2/10, verified 2/19, and still have a blank transcript. We're in the same boat! 🙃

Next year PLEASE use a tax professional so you dont have to go through this verification garbage. I've never had to verify when my CPA files for me.

If you're really worried about it, you can try calling your local Taxpayer Advocate Service office. Look up the number for your state. Sometimes they can check if verification went through.

The IRS says anyone who files early (before mid feb) or claims certain credits are AUTOMATICALLY flagged for additional verification. It's not your fault, just their stupid system. Online verification is 100% fine just gotta wait for them to process it.

I know several ppl have already mentioned this, but I have to second using claimyr.com to get through. I used it twice this year, once for verification and once for an amended return. Got a live agent both times without sitting on hold all day. Changed my whole tax season experience.