PATH Act message showing up before identity verification - normal?
Filed my tax return and got the PATH message on WMR. Haven't received any letters about verifying my identity yet but worried this might be coming. Anyone else get the PATH message first before having to verify? Just trying to figure out if this is normal or if I should be doing something.
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Ethan Moore
The PATH Act message is completely separate from identity verification. PATH applies to returns claiming EITC or ACTC and is a mandatory hold until mid-February. Identity verification would come as a separate notice, usually a 5071C letter. You can always check if you need to verify by trying to create an ID.me account on the IRS website.
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Aisha Ali
Authoromg thank you!! that makes me feel better. i was stressing about this all week š
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Yuki Nakamura
wait how do you check the id.me thing? I'm in the same boat
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Ethan Moore
Just go to irs.gov and click the sign in button - it'll walk you through id.me verification if you haven't done it yet
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StarSurfer
Hey guys instead of stressing about all these different messages, I've been using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It's only $1 and tells you exactly what's happening with your return and if you need to verify identity. Saved me hours of googling tbh https://taxr.ai
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Carmen Reyes
fr? does it actually work? seem too good to be true lol
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StarSurfer
100% legit! It broke down everything in my transcript and even predicted when I'd get my refund. The AI explained stuff way better than any IRS agent I've talked to šÆ
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Carmen Reyes
just tried it and wow you weren't kidding! Finally understand wtf is going on with my return š
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Andre Moreau
been waiting 8 months and got every message in the book lmao PATH, verification, review... irs is playing games fr š¤”
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Zoe Christodoulou
same here fam, its like they spinning a wheel to decide what message to show us next š
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Jamal Thompson
dont stress about PATH, its normal this time of year. But def keep an eye on your mail for any verification letters
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Mei Chen
this whole system is broken fr fr. why we gotta jump through 50 hoops just to get our own money back smh
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CosmicCadet
preach š£ļø they quick to take it but slow af to give it back
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Liam O'Connor
just got my refund after dealing with PATH. took about 3 weeks after the hold lifted. hang in there!
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Aisha Ali
Authortysm for sharing! gives me hope fr
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