Return verification required - Can I verify in person at IRS office?
Just got a letter saying I need to verify my return with the IRS. Has anyone gone through this process? Can I just walk into an IRS office to get this done or is there another way? Really need this refund and want to get this taken care of asap.
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GamerGirl99
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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Amina Diallo
•Thanks for the info! Do you know how long after verifying until I might see my refund?
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GamerGirl99
•Usually takes 9 weeks after verification, but I've seen some get it faster. Keep an eye on your transcript for updates.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
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Isabella Costa
•Does it actually work? Seems too good to be true tbh 🤔
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•100% works! I was skeptical too but it literally predicted my DD date down to the day. Best dollar I ever spent fr fr
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Malik Jenkins
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 🤦♂️
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Freya Andersen
dont waste ur time going to the office, the wait times are crazy rn. do it online if u can
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Eduardo Silva
•facts 💯 sat there for 4 hours last week only to be told to use id.me anyway smh
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Leila Haddad
Im in the same boat... verification is taking forever. This whole system is broken fr
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Emma Johnson
•Hang in there fam, we all struggling with these clowns 🤡
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Ravi Patel
Make sure you have a good camera for id.me facial scan. My potato phone kept failing lmaooo
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Astrid Bergström
•bruh same. had to borrow my sisters iphone to make it work
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Liam O'Sullivan
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! 🤞
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Andre Rousseau
•Thanks for sharing your experience! 6 weeks is actually pretty reasonable compared to what I've been hearing. Did you have to wait in a queue for the ID.me verification or did you get right through? I'm planning to try it tonight when hopefully fewer people are online.
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Mateo Sanchez
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.
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