Verification of Non-Filer Status Cleared - Transcript Shows DD Date
I wanted to share my experience with the IRS verification process for those in a similar situation. Here's what happened: 1. Filed our joint return on February 5th, 2024 (first time filing jointly since getting married last year) 2. Received notification on February 6th that our return was accepted 3. By February 8th, our return was flagged for 'verification of non-filer' status 4. Maintained regular monitoring of our transcript with no updates for nearly 4 weeks 5. As of today, our transcript has updated (approximately 20 minutes prior to this post) 6. Direct deposit is now scheduled for March 6th The process took exactly 30 days from filing to scheduled deposit. If anyone else is experiencing verification delays, I recommend consistent transcript monitoring for updates.
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Sophie Hernandez
Non-filer verification is standard for people who didn't file the previous year or had significant changes in filing status. The IRS needs to confirm identity before releasing funds. You're lucky it only took 30 days. Most verification reviews take 45-60 days during peak season. The fact that they cleared it without contacting you means everything matched their records perfectly.
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Daniela Rossi
Thanks for explaining this! I was about to panic since I just got the same verification flag yesterday. Good to know there's a light at the end of this tunnel š
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Ryan Kim
I was in the same boat last month with the verification process! According to the IRS website, these verification holds can take up to 120 days in some cases. I was getting super anxious checking WMR every day, so I tried https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript when it finally appeared. The tool explained all those confusing codes and predicted my DD date accurately. It showed exactly what the verification codes meant and when they were resolved. Way more helpful than just staring at the transcript trying to decode it myself!
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Zoe Walker
Hold up - you're telling me there's actually something that can explain those cryptic transcript codes? I've been staring at mine for weeks thinking I needed a secret decoder ring or something. The IRS website explanations might as well be written in hieroglyphics.
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Elijah Brown
Had this exact issue. Verification took 32 days. No contact from IRS. Transcript updated overnight. Money appeared next day. Earlier than expected. System works but slow. Patience is key.
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Maria Gonzalez
When I had a verification hold last year, it took twice as long as yours because I couldn't reach anyone at the IRS. This year I used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) when I saw the verification flag on my account and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. Compared to my previous experience of calling for days and never reaching anyone, it was worth every penny. The agent confirmed my verification was in process and gave me an estimated completion date, which was much better than refreshing my transcript hourly like I did last year.
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Natalie Chen
Non-filer verification is like the IRS doing a background check on your tax history. Since you're newly married, the system is reconciling your new joint status against previous individual records. The solution is straightforward: 1. Continue monitoring your transcript weekly, not daily (daily checks won't speed things up) 2. If 45 days pass with no movement, call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 3. Have your previous year's tax information ready when you call 4. Request to speak with the Taxpayer Protection Program specifically 5. They can often release the verification hold while you're on the phone Congratulations on your marriage and your successful verification!
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Santiago Martinez
I've been through this verification process twice and want to share what helped me: ā¢ Don't panic - verification is normal and doesn't mean you did anything wrong ā¢ Keep all tax documents organized in one place ā¢ Print your transcripts weekly to track changes ā¢ Set up direct deposit alerts with your bank ā¢ Don't make any plans with the money until it arrives Staying calm through this process is half the battle. The IRS is just doing their job to prevent fraud.
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Samantha Johnson
Instead of watching transcripts, I recommend calling the IRS Taxpayer Protection Program directly at 800-830-5084. When I was verified as a non-filer, I waited exactly 14 days, then called this specific number. The agent verified my identity over the phone in 12 minutes and released my refund. My transcript updated 48 hours later with a DD date. Much faster than waiting for the automated system to clear you.
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Nick Kravitz
The community wisdom on non-filer verification is that February and March filers typically see longer verification times than January or April filers. I filed on February 3rd last year and had verification that lasted until March 10th. This year I filed on January 29th with the same situation and was verified by February 15th. Is anyone else noticing that filing during peak season (Feb 1-Mar 15) seems to trigger longer verification times?
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Hannah White
Let me share a cautionary tale from my experience last year. My transcript showed a DD date, but then I got a CP05 letter saying they needed to verify my income and withholding. The verification process restarted and took another 60 days. Don't spend your refund until it's actually in your bank account - I learned this lesson the hard way. Even when you see a DD date, the IRS can still pull it back for additional verification.
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