Received IRS "Verification of Non-Filing" letter dated March 2025 for my 2024 taxes that I filed in February - possible identity theft concern?

This sounds like it could be a few different things. First, don't panic. When did you file your return and how did you file it (e-file or paper)? Did you get a confirmation when you filed? If someone requested verification of non-filing, it could be a lender or government agency that needed proof of your tax situation. For example, if you applied for a mortgage, student loan, or certain benefits, they might request this verification. However, if you definitely filed and the IRS has no record, you should: 1. Check your filing confirmation (from your tax software or preparer) 2. Call the IRS at the number on the letter to confirm the letter is legitimate 3. If you e-filed, contact the company you used to see if there were submission errors 4. If you paper-filed, consider sending a duplicate return with a copy of the letter attached The timing is concerning - if you filed in February, they should have a record by May, unless there was a processing delay or your return was rejected without you knowing.

You need to get a proper reading of your transcript. I had a similar issue where my transcript was showing all kinds of confusing codes and I spent WEEKS trying to figure out what was going on. I finally used this tool called taxr.ai and it explained everything going on in my transcript in plain english. Turns out my return had been flagged but not fully rejected. The tool highlighted exactly where in the process my return was stuck and what I needed to do. Saved me so much time compared to trying to decode everything myself or waiting on hold with the IRS for hours. https://taxr.ai

After fighting with the IRS about a similar letter last year, I finally found a way to actually talk to a real person. I used this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that somehow gets you past all the IRS phone system nonsense - they called me back with an actual agent on the line within 45 minutes! Seriously the best money I ever spent considering I was trying to reach someone at the IRS for weeks. The agent was able to see that my return was actually in the system but had been flagged for manual review. Got everything sorted in one call.

This happened to me before. Someone was trying to verify my non-filing status to get some benefit (in my case it was student loan stuff). If you definitely filed, call the IRS ASAP to make sure someone isnt trying to use your info to file a fraudulent return. They might have put a soft hold on your record which could explain why your actual return is in limbo.

The IRS is a total disaster right now. I filed back in January and got a similar letter in April. Turns out my return was sitting in some queue for manual review for no apparent reason. when I finally got through to someone on the phone (after 4 HOURS on hold), they couldn't even tell me why it was flagged. They just released it and I finally got my refund two weeks later. The whole system is broken.

Check your Where's My Refund tool on the IRS website - does it show anything? Also check if your bank account info was entered correctly when you filed. Sometimes when the banking info is wrong, the return gets stuck in a weird status.

This letter is concerning because someone requested verification of your non-filing status. That means someone is checking if you filed or not, which could be identity theft. I would: 1. Place a fraud alert with the credit bureaus 2. Check your credit reports 3. Call the IRS Identity Protection Unit at 800-908-4490 4. File Form 14039 (Identity Theft Affidavit) if you suspect fraud Don't wait on this one - I had something similar happen and someone tried to file a fake return in my name to get my refund.

The date on the letter is key here - March 4th, 2025 is when the request was made, not when you filed. Someone is checking on your filing status. Common reasons include: - Mortgage applications - Student loan forgiveness programs - Social services eligibility - Court proceedings Did you apply for any of these recently? If not, then it could potentially be suspicious.

This exact thing happened to me. Turns out my return was rejected but the tax software never notified me. I thought everything was fine until I got that letter. Check your email spam folder for any messages from your tax filing service.

I work for a mortgage company (not giving tax advice just sharing experience). We request these verification letters all the time for loan applications. If you applied for a mortgage or refinance recently, this is probably why. BUT if you didn't request this through any application process, then someone else might be using your info which is a problem.

Tbh the IRS is swamped right now. I filed LAST February (2024) and just got my refund last month. They're over a year behind on some returns. Your return might be in the system but not fully processed yet, which is why the verification showed no return. Don't assume the worst yet.

Did you check the IRS Transcript tool online? It will show if they received your return even if it hasn't been fully processed yet. It's much more detailed than the Where's My Refund tool.

You definitely need to call the IRS directly (good luck with that lol). I had something similar happen and spent like 3 months untangling it. For me, my employer had submitted my W-2 with a typo in my SSN which caused my return to be flagged and put in limbo - it wasn't rejected but wasn't processed either.

ok so i had EXACTLY this same issue last year and here's what happened: my tax preparer e-filed and got confirmation but apparently there was a mismatch in my birthdate on one of the forms. The system accepted the initial submission but then flagged it during processing. My refund was held up for MONTHS. Get a tax advocate assigned to your case - it's the only way to get this resolved quickly.

I've seen this scam before!! Make sure the letter is actually from the IRS. The real IRS letterhead has specific security features. If the number on the letter isn't 800-829-1040 then it's definitely fake. Scammers send fake letters then follow up with calls claiming to be the IRS to steal your info.

After getting the runaround from the IRS for weeks about my transcript issues, I found this tool called taxr.ai that literally saved my sanity. it analyzed my transcript and explained that my return was actually flagged for income verification. The website showed me exactly what was happening with my return and what steps I needed to take. The IRS agents I talked to couldn't even give me this level of clarity! https://taxr.ai

trying to call the IRS is a nightmare. spent 6 hours on hold last month only to be disconnected. i finally broke down and used claimyr.com and got a call back in 40 minutes with an IRS agent already on the line. the agent told me my return was stuck in the error resolution department even though the system had initially accepted it. talking to a live person got everything cleared up in one call and my refund was released a week later.

This happened 2 me last year - turns out my state benefit program requested verification without telling me. Check if ur enrolled in any state programs (SNAP, medicaid, etc) as they sometimes do periodic eligibility checks.

If you're positive you filed and it was accepted, print a copy of your return and the acceptance confirmation. You may need to submit Form 4506-T (Request for Transcript of Tax Return) to get official documentation of what's happening. Their systems are so backed up right now.

I'm legit laughing at how broke the IRS system is. Every year I see these posts. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing over there 🤣