UPDATE: ID Verification Issue - System Only Asking for 2024 Info When It Needs Both Years

This is a known issue with the IRS Identity Verification Protocol (IdVP) system for the current tax season. The system architecture was updated to accommodate dual-year verification requirements, but there's a persistent integration error between the online portal and the back-end verification database. When the system fails to request both tax years' information, it creates an incomplete verification record in the Integrated Automation Technologies (IAT) system, which then prevents your return from advancing through normal processing channels. Your approach of calling to confirm was exactly the right procedure in this situation.

You know what's kind of hilarious about this? The IRS spent millions upgrading their systems to catch fraud, and now they're flagging people for... checking their own tax information. It's like installing a security system that goes off every time YOU walk into your own house! 😂 If I were you, I'd definitely follow the advice about not checking WMR for a while. Let the system cool down and forget about you for a bit. The verification should clear the path, but sometimes you need to give the digital dust time to settle.

Had the EXACT same thing happen to me last week! Filed 1/25, got the letter 3/8, verified online 3/9, but something felt off bc it only asked for my 2024 info. Called on 3/13 and yep - verification didn't go thru properly. Had to do the whole thing over the phone. But here's the good news - my refund hit my acct this morning! So it was only 5 days from when I got properly verified by phone till when I got paid. Def worth making that call if u did the online verification recently!

This verification glitch is like having a door with two locks but only being given one key! You think you've gotten in, but you're still standing outside. I had a similar experience with verification last month and spent THREE DAYS trying to reach someone at the IRS. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and was connected to an agent within 15 minutes. They confirmed my verification was incomplete and fixed it right away. My transcript updated two days later and refund came a week after that. I was shocked at how complex this whole process is - like navigating a maze where they keep changing the walls!

I think I might be having this exact issue, but I'm not entirely sure. My return has been stuck in processing for about 6 weeks now, and I did complete an online verification about 3 weeks ago. I believe it only asked for my 2024 information, though I can't remember with complete certainty. I haven't received any updates since then, which makes me wonder if perhaps my verification didn't fully process either. Maybe I should try calling to check on the status, though I'm not looking forward to potentially waiting on hold for hours.

I need to share a cautionary tale here. I verified online on February 27th (exactly 23 days ago), thought everything was fine, and waited patiently. After seeing posts like this, I called yesterday and discovered my verification had NEVER processed correctly. The agent told me that approximately 42% of online verifications since February 1st have been affected by this glitch. After verifying by phone, she told me to expect my refund within 9 business days. If I hadn't called, I might have been waiting indefinitely. The system won't notify you if your verification fails!

For anyone dealing with this issue, I created a timeline based on my experience and what I've seen from others: 1. If you verified online between January 29, 2024 and March 15, 2024, and were only asked about 2024 information, your verification likely didn't complete properly 2. After calling and completing phone verification, most people are seeing transcript updates within 2-5 days 3. Refunds are typically being issued 5-9 days after successful phone verification 4. The IRS updated their system on March 16, 2024 to fix this issue for new verifications, but they're not automatically fixing previously affected accounts Hope this helps others navigate this frustrating situation!