Transcript Still Not Updated - Filed 2/11, Accepted 2/19, ID Verified 2+ Weeks Ago

Transcript updates can be frustratingly inconsistent. Last year, I had a client whose transcript didn't update for nearly 6 weeks after acceptance, then suddenly appeared with a direct deposit date. This year, I've seen them update anywhere from 2-8 weeks after acceptance. The ID verification adds another layer - typically adds 9-21 days to processing time. Since you verified over 2 weeks ago, you're still within normal timeframes, especially considering the IRS is dealing with higher than normal verification cases this season.

According to the IRS operations page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations), they're still working through a backlog. After ID verification, the IRS says to allow up to 9 weeks for processing, though it's usually faster. Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool at irs.gov/refunds? Sometimes that updates before transcripts do. Also worth checking whether your return has any credits that might put it under PATH Act review, which would delay processing until mid-February regardless of when you filed.

I was in the exact same boat! Filed 2/8, accepted 2/15, had to verify ID on 3/1. My transcript finally updated yesterday (4/1) and WMR shows DDD for 4/5. Hang in there! For me it was exactly 31 days from verification to transcript update. Was checking like crazy bc I need $ for my kid's summer program deadline next wk. Almost gave up hope tbh.

After waiting 5 weeks with no transcript updates, I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an IRS agent instead of waiting on hold for hours. The agent confirmed my return was just in normal processing despite the lack of transcript updates, and that my ID verification was successful. Three days later my transcript finally updated with a DDD. Sometimes you just need to speak directly with someone to confirm everything's on track. I was impressed with how quickly Claimyr got me through - worth every penny to stop the anxiety of wondering.

Have you checked your account transcript rather than just the return transcript? Sometimes the account transcript will show pending actions even when the return transcript is still N/A. Look for codes like 570/971 which might indicate they need something from you. And don't worry, the IRS isn't ghosting you... they're just playing hard to get! 😂 But seriously, with ID verification already done, you should see movement within the next week or two. If not, you might want to call and confirm they actually processed your verification.

I finally got my refund yesterday after a similar timeline! Filed on 2/13, accepted 2/14, had to verify my identity on 2/28, and my transcript didn't update until 3/30. Then I got my direct deposit on 4/1. It seems like the system is just really backed up this year, but things are moving, even if slowly. I was so worried something had gone wrong, but it all worked out eventually. Hang in there!

Be careful about relying too much on transcript updates. Last year my transcript never updated properly, yet my refund suddenly appeared in my bank account. The IRS systems are like an iceberg - what you can see online is just the tip, while all the actual processing happens beneath the surface. I called the IRS after waiting 8 weeks (it was like trying to get concert tickets for a popular band), and they told me there was a system glitch affecting the transcript display for certain returns. Not saying that's happening to you, but just because you don't see updates doesn't necessarily mean nothing is happening.