Return verification required - Can I verify in person at IRS office?

You have several options to verify your identity. You can verify online through ID.me on the IRS website, call the verification hotline at 800-830-5084, or schedule an appointment at your local TAC (Taxpayer Assistance Center). The fastest method is usually the online verification through ID.me, which can be completed in minutes. In-person verification requires scheduling ahead - you cannot walk in without an appointment.

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went thru this last month...id.me is a pain in the butt but its the fastest way. took me like 3 tries to get the facial recognition to work lol 🤦‍♂️

dont waste ur time going to the office, the wait times are crazy rn. do it online if u can

Im in the same boat... verification is taking forever. This whole system is broken fr

Make sure you have a good camera for id.me facial scan. My potato phone kept failing lmaooo

I just went through this same verification process last week! The ID.me online route is definitely your best bet - took me about 15 minutes once I got through the queue. Pro tip: do it early morning or late evening when there's less traffic on their servers. The facial recognition can be finicky so make sure you're in good lighting and your face is clearly visible. Once verified, my refund status updated within a few days and I got my direct deposit exactly 6 weeks later. Good luck! 🤞

Had to do this verification myself a few months ago - definitely go with the ID.me online option! I made the mistake of trying to call the hotline first and was on hold for literally 3 hours before giving up. The online verification took maybe 20 minutes including the wait time. Just make sure you have all your documents ready (driver's license, SSN, etc.) and use a decent camera. After I verified, it took about 8 weeks to get my refund but at least the process got moving. Way better than trying to get an in-person appointment which was booking out like 6 weeks when I checked.

I went through this exact same thing earlier this year! Definitely do the ID.me verification online - it's way faster than trying to get an appointment at a TAC office. I had some issues with the facial recognition at first (make sure you're in really good lighting and remove any glasses), but once I got it working the whole process took maybe 30 minutes. After verification, my transcript updated within a week showing the hold was released, and I got my refund about 9 weeks later. Just be patient - I know it's frustrating but the online route is definitely your best bet for getting this resolved quickly!