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Sean Murphy

PATH Act Message Showing Up Before ID Verification Notice - What Does This Mean?

I got the PATH act delay message on WMR but haven't received any notice about verifying my identity. Anyone else experience this? Should I be worried or is this normal? Filed early February with EITC.

Zara Khan

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The PATH Act message can appear independently of ID verification requirements. It's specifically related to returns claiming EITC or ACTC, which by law can't be released before mid-February. However, you should still keep an eye on your account, as verification notices can come later in the process.

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Sean Murphy

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thx for explaining! do u know how long after the PATH message i might get a verification notice?

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Zara Khan

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It varies, but typically within 2-3 weeks after filing. Some people dont get one at all tho

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Luca Ferrari

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Nia Davis

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Luca Ferrari

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fr fr it works! saved me from calling IRS 50 times. It showed me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to do about it

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Yep happened to me last year! Got the PATH message first then verification letter came like 3 weeks later lol its normal

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QuantumQueen

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im in the same boat rn! this waiting game is driving me nuts 🤮

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Sean Murphy

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ikr? feels like were all just stuck in limbo 😫

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Aisha Rahman

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The IRS is such a clown show this year fr fr

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Ethan Wilson

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every year* fixed it for you 🤔

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Yuki Sato

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Check your transcript if you can access it! Sometimes it shows verification needed before WMR updates

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Sean Murphy

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cant even access my transcript smh need to verify first to see if i need to verify šŸ’€

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