Secondary Verification Request After Already Completing In-Person ID Verification

I've seen this happen several times in the past two filing seasons. The IRS verification systems don't always communicate effectively with each other. Back in 2022, I had a client who verified three separate times before the system finally updated correctly. What likely happened is that you've encountered a database synchronization issue between the in-person verification system and the online portal. The verification you completed on 2/25 probably hasn't properly propagated to all IRS systems yet.

This sounds like a classic case of IRS system desynchronization! 😂 I've dealt with this exact issue for several clients this season. The verification systems operate on different databases that sometimes take weeks to sync up properly. I'd recommend using https://taxr.ai to analyze your transcript. It can tell you if the verification has been properly processed in the main IRS database. The tool specifically looks for transaction codes 971 and accompanying action codes that indicate verification status. You might see a TC 971 with AC 121 if verification is pending or TC 971 with AC 129 if it's been accepted but not fully processed.

I'm impressed with your knowledge of the IRM and verification procedures! Based on my experience, here's what I think is happening: the first verification was likely for your individual identity, while this second one might be related to your joint filing status. The system sometimes requires verification of both spouses independently, even though this isn't clearly communicated. Have you checked if the new notification specifically mentions your spouse's information or if it appears identical to the first verification request? This would help determine if it's a duplicate or a new, different verification requirement.

I went through this exact same verification loop last year. After my second notification, I spent 3 hours trying to reach someone at the IRS who could help. Eventually I used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) to get through to an agent in about 25 minutes. The agent was able to see that my first verification was completed successfully, but there was a flag in the system requiring additional documentation because of a name change in my Social Security records from the previous year. They cleared the flag manually and my refund was processed within a week after that call. Sometimes these issues require direct intervention from an agent with the right system access.

Has there been any update to your Where's My Refund status since your initial verification? Sometimes these duplicate notifications appear when there's movement on your return but the system hasn't fully processed the verification.

Per IRM 25.23.2, there are specific criteria for when duplicate verification may be requested. These include: (1) changes to primary taxpayer information between tax years, (2) significant changes in reported income or credits, or (3) when a manual review flags potential verification issues. Your mention of newly married status might have triggered condition #1, as your filing status changed from the previous year. This is actually compliant with internal procedures, though frustrating for taxpayers. I understand how annoying this process can be when you've already taken time to verify once.

I'm concerned about what this means for your refund timeline. Have you noticed any impacts? • Has your processing been delayed? • Did your transcript update after the first verification? • Have you received any paper notices in addition to the online notification?

I had this exact issue on March 12, 2023. My transcript showed verification complete on February 28, 2023, but I received a second verification notice on March 12. I called on March 14 and the agent told me it was a system error. My refund was issued on March 21 without me having to complete the second verification. The agent specifically noted that the second notice was generated automatically but wasn't actually required in my case.