Timeline after ID verification call for direct deposit refund?

Verification delays are common. Four weeks is standard. Sometimes faster. Sometimes longer. Depends on backlog. Direct deposit helps. Usually 7-10 days after processing completes. System can be unpredictable. Hang in there.

Was this your first time being asked to verify your identity? Last year I had to verify and it took almost 6 weeks after the call to get my refund, even with direct deposit. Did they give you any specific reason for the verification?

I've been tracking timelines on various forums. According to TaxRefundData.org and the r/tax megathread, most people are seeing 14-21 days for direct deposit after verification if they don't have any other holds. Some refunds are coming through faster this year compared to the 2023 processing season. My verification was completed on March 15th and I'm still waiting, but the IRS2Go app just updated to approved status yesterday.

I was in the exact same situation last month. Waited 3 hours on hold trying to reach someone at the IRS to check my status after verification. Ended up using Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent confirmed my verification was complete and that my refund was approved but just waiting in the processing queue. Saved me days of stressing and redial attempts. Worth it considering how much I needed that confirmation for peace of mind.

Have you checked your transcript since the verification call? The transcript often updates before the WMR tool and can give you more specific information about where your return stands in the process. What codes are showing on your account transcript?

FYI - the IRS has diff processing times depending on your situation. DD is def faster than paper checks. But verification can add 3-6 wks to processing time. Also matters if you claimed certain credits (CTC, EITC, etc). Transcripts usually update on Fridays. WMR updates Sat mornings. Might wanna check both tmrw.

I had to verify my identity in February (classic IRS timing, right? 😂). My experience was about 3 weeks from verification to deposit. What's interesting is that the first 2.5 weeks showed absolutely no movement on WMR or transcripts, then suddenly everything updated at once. The anxiety of waiting for medical expense reimbursement is real though - hope you get yours soon!

I went through this exact verification process last month. Called on March 2nd after getting the letter, verified my identity with an agent who was actually very helpful. She told me 4-6 weeks, but my refund hit my account on March 23rd - so exactly 3 weeks later. My transcript updated about 4 days before the deposit showed up. I also needed the money for medical bills, so I was checking obsessively. One thing that helped was checking my transcript for the 846 code which shows the scheduled refund date.

The community wisdom on verification timelines is that 14-28 days is the typical range for direct deposit after successful verification! I'm SO EXCITED to report that the IRS seems to be processing faster this year compared to the disaster that was 2023. Most people in this sub are reporting closer to the 14-21 day range recently. Make sure you're checking both WMR and your transcripts - sometimes one updates before the other!