Timeframe for ID Verification or 60-Day Review Notices from IRS?

Getting those notices is like waiting for water to boil - it takes forever when you're watching it! I received my ID verification letter exactly 32 days after filing. It felt like waiting for a bus in the rain when you're already late. The worst part was that my refund was substantial and I needed it for car repairs. If yours is an amended return, expect it to take even longer than a regular return.

Mine took 45 days. Amended returns take longer. Always do. The 60-day review notice came by mail. Not email. Check your mailbox daily. Don't rely on informed delivery. Some notices don't show up there.

I filed on February 4th and received my ID verification letter on March 18th - exactly 42 days later. Called the IRS on March 19th and spent 3 hours on hold before getting disconnected. Tried again March 21st with the same result. Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) on March 23rd and got through to an agent in about 30 minutes who confirmed my amended return was in the system but flagged for manual review. The agent was able to verify my identity over the phone rather than waiting for me to respond to the letter. This saved me at least another 30 days of waiting according to the agent. Frustrating process but at least I got answers.

In my somewhat limited experience with amended returns, the verification notices seem to be taking approximately 30-45 days to arrive, though this can possibly vary depending on your specific tax situation and perhaps the current IRS workload. I received my notice around day 38, if I recall correctly. It might be worth noting that electronic filing typically results in faster processing than paper filing, though amended returns generally take longer regardless of submission method.

I've been through both regular returns and amended returns, and the difference in timing is substantial. My regular return verification came in 3 weeks, while my amended return took 7 weeks for the notice to arrive. Compared to pre-pandemic times, everything is still running about 30% slower. Here's what to expect: the letter will come via USPS, will have a response deadline (usually 30 days from the letter date, not when you receive it), and will include options for online verification, phone verification, or in-person at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. If you're approaching 8 weeks with no communication, I'd recommend calling the Amended Return hotline at 866-464-2050 rather than the general line. They have more specific information about amended return status.

I received my ID verification notice exactly 29 days after filing my amended return. Called immediately, verified my identity, and my refund was deposited 14 days later. Have you checked your tax transcript online? Did you e-file or paper file? What specific forms did you amend? Did you claim any credits that might trigger additional review?

The IRS is taking 35-50 days for identity verification notices on amended returns this year. No exceptions. Paper notices only. No email. No portal alerts. Check your mail daily. Amended returns with credits take the longest. If you haven't received anything by day 60, call them. Expect 2+ hour wait times. Keep your amended return confirmation number ready. They won't help without it.

I received a CP75 examination notice (which is a form of 60-day review) approximately 47 days after submitting my amended return. The notice specifically requested additional documentation for Schedule C expenses and itemized deductions. Be aware that these notices often have response deadlines that begin from the date of issuance rather than receipt, so monitor your mail vigilantly. If you've established an online account with the IRS, I recommend checking your transcript for transaction code 424, which indicates an examination has been initiated, or code 570, which indicates a hold has been placed on your account pending review.

It might be worth noting that, in my experience, verification notices for amended returns seem to be taking longer than usual this filing season. I received mine after approximately 52 days, though this may not necessarily be representative of everyone's experience. The IRS appears to be prioritizing standard returns over amendments, which could potentially explain some of the delays people are reporting. If you haven't received correspondence after 60 days, it might be prudent to contact the IRS, though be prepared for potentially significant wait times when calling.

I'm currently at day 38 since filing my amended return and still waiting for any notice. Reading through everyone's experiences here is both reassuring and nerve-wracking - it seems like 30-50 days is pretty typical, but the uncertainty is killing me! I've been checking my mailbox obsessively and even signed up for USPS Informed Delivery, though I see some folks mentioned notices don't always show up there. Has anyone had success checking their IRS transcript online to see if there are any codes indicating a review has started? I'm wondering if that might give me a heads up before the physical notice arrives. Also, for those who eventually got through to the IRS by phone - did you call right at 7 AM when they open, or is there a better time to avoid the longest wait times?

I'm at day 41 since filing my amended return and still no notice here either! This thread has been incredibly helpful - it's reassuring to know I'm not alone in this waiting game. Based on everyone's experiences, it seems like 30-50 days is the current norm, which means I should hopefully see something soon. I've been religiously checking my online transcript every few days and finally saw a transaction code 971 show up last week, which I believe indicates they've sent a notice. Now I'm just waiting for it to actually arrive in my mailbox. For what it's worth, I called the amended return hotline at 866-464-2050 (thanks @Hazel Garcia for that tip!) and while I still waited 2.5 hours, I did get through and the agent confirmed my return was received and is in the review queue. They couldn't give me an exact timeline but said notices are currently taking 6-8 weeks to be mailed out. Hang in there everyone - sounds like we're all in the same boat!