Verification Process Update - Anyone Else Playing the Waiting Game?

The verification process you're experiencing is actually quite common this tax season. Here's what's typically happening: 1. First, the IRS flags returns that need additional verification - often due to identity protection measures or to confirm certain credits 2. Then they place these returns in a special processing queue 3. During this time, your WMR status will typically show as "still processing" 4. The 9-week timeline is their maximum estimate, but I've tracked several cases this season completing in 3-4 weeks The good news is that once verification is complete, processing usually moves quickly. If you received confirmation that nothing else is holding up your return, that's actually a positive sign.

I was in EXACTLY the same boat last month! Single mom, two kids, desperately needed my refund for car repairs. The verification notice had me freaking out, especially when they mentioned 9 weeks. I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it showed me exactly where I was in the verification process based on the codes. It predicted I'd be done in about 3 weeks, and what do you know - deposit hit my account 22 days later! The peace of mind was worth it because I could actually see what stage I was in instead of the vague IRS messaging.

I completed the verification process approximately 24 days ago. My return contained Schedule C income and Child Tax Credit claims, which typically trigger additional scrutiny. The verification specialist confirmed all documentation was satisfactory during our initial conversation. The system updated with cycle code 20242405 exactly 18 days after verification began, and DDD (Direct Deposit Date) appeared 3 days following that update. Total timeline from verification initiation to refund receipt: 26 calendar days. Significantly shorter than their 9-week estimate.

Have you tried calling them back to check on progress? I was in a similar situation and couldn't get through on the regular IRS line for days. A friend recommended Claimyr and I was connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. They were able to tell me exactly where my verification was in the process and gave me a more realistic timeline. It saved me from wondering and worrying for weeks. Maybe worth trying if you're concerned about that 9-week estimate?

I think it's important to mention that, while most verifications do complete faster than 9 weeks, there are certain factors that might extend the timeline. If your return contains multiple credits, especially refundable ones, or if there's any mismatch between reported income and what employers submitted, the process could potentially take longer. In some cases, particularly if additional documentation is requested, the verification can extend closer to that 9-week mark. It might be prudent to prepare financially for the full timeline, while hoping for the quicker resolution that most people experience.

Quick q - did the IRS agent mention what type of verification they're doing? There's ID verify, income verify, and credit verify - each has diff timelines. ID verify is usually fastest (2-3 wks), credit verify for things like CTC or EIC can take longer (4-6 wks). Just wondering what they told u specifically?