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Taylor Chen

Verification Notice Timeline - How Long Does IRS Income/Identity Verification Actually Take?

I just got a notice to verify my identity and income from the IRS. Anyone know how long this verification process usually takes? Really need my refund and getting anxious about the wait time. Already uploaded my documents through id.me last week.

Keith Davidson

The verification process typically takes 9 weeks from the date you submit all required documentation. However, during high-volume periods or if there are any discrepancies, it could take longer. Make sure you've responded to ALL items they're requesting verification for, as missing even one document will delay the entire process.

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Taylor Chen

9 weeks?! 😭 thats crazy long... do they ever process faster?

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Keith Davidson

Sometimes it can be faster, but dont count on it. The IRS is still catching up from the pandemic backlog

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Ezra Bates

Just want to mention something that saved me tons of headache - I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it showed me exactly what was happening with my verification and predicted when it would be done. Only cost $1 and was way more helpful than calling the IRS. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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Ana Erdoğan

Is this legit? How does it work?

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Ezra Bates

Yeah its totally legit! You upload your transcript and their AI breaks down everything - tells you about delays, verification status, and even gives specific dates for refund. Way better than trying to decode transcript codes yourself

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Ana Erdoğan

Just tried it and OMG thank you!!! 🙏 Finally understand whats actually happening with my return

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Sophia Carson

in the same boat rn... been waiting 3 weeks since verification and nothing yet 😤

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Elijah Knight

I verified back in February and got my refund exactly 8 weeks later. Just hang in there!

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Taylor Chen

thx for sharing your timeline! gives me hope lol

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Brooklyn Foley

Pro tip: keep checking your transcript weekly. You'll see updates there before anywhere else

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Jay Lincoln

facts! transcript is way more reliable than wmr

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Jessica Suarez

mine took 11 weeks but I had to verify both identity AND income. depends what they're asking you to verify tbh

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