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PSA: 'Still being processed' status doesn't mean ID verification needed - Stop panicking!

Getting tired of seeing everyone freaking out about the 'still being processed' message. Just wanted to clear something up - when you see this message it literally just means they're working on it. It does NOT automatically mean you need to verify your identity or that something is wrong. The IRS is just slow af this year and this is their default message while they work through the backlog.

Isabella Tucker

This is absolutely correct. That message is the standard processing notification. The IRS uses different messaging when identity verification is needed - you'd see specific instructions to verify on ID.me or get a letter in the mail with next steps. Don't assume the worst when you see this status.

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Jayden Hill

omg thank you for this! I've been losing sleep thinking I needed to verify something 😅

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LordCommander

but its been 16 weeks already... surely something must be wrong??

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Isabella Tucker

Even 16 weeks is normal these days. The IRS is seriously backed up. Hang in there!

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Lucy Lam

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Aidan Hudson

sounds interesting... how accurate is it? anyone else tried this?

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Lucy Lam

LIFE CHANGING fr fr 🙌 It told me exactly why my return was delayed (missing form) and when I'd likely get paid. Worth every penny

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Zoe Wang

y'all really need to chill with the constant checking. go touch some grass 🌱

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Connor Richards

facts 💯 wish I knew this 2 months ago when I was calling the IRS every other day like a 🤡

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Grace Durand

we've all been there bestie 😭

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Steven Adams

my transcripts still say n/a tho... been like that since february

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Alice Fleming

same boat. filed 1/29 and still nothing showing up

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Hassan Khoury

idk man the IRS is straight up ghosting us at this point

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Victoria Stark

fr they worse than my ex 💀

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