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.
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Zara Khan
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
Authorthx for explaining! do u know how long after the PATH message i might get a verification notice?
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Zara Khan
It varies, but typically within 2-3 weeks after filing. Some people dont get one at all tho
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Luca Ferrari
Instead of playing the guessing game, I'd recommend using taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and if you'll need to verify. Costs $1 but saved me weeks of anxiety. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Nia Davis
does it actually work? sounds too good to be true tbh š¤
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Luca Ferrari
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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Mateo Martinez
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
im in the same boat rn! this waiting game is driving me nuts š¤®
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Sean Murphy
Authorikr? feels like were all just stuck in limbo š«
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Aisha Rahman
The IRS is such a clown show this year fr fr
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Ethan Wilson
every year* fixed it for you š¤”
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Yuki Sato
Check your transcript if you can access it! Sometimes it shows verification needed before WMR updates
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Sean Murphy
Authorcant even access my transcript smh need to verify first to see if i need to verify š
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