Verified Identity In Person - Should I Still Use Verification Letter?

In my experience, the in-person verification should be sufficient in most cases, but it might be worth holding onto the letter as well. Sometimes the verification can take a few days to fully process in their system, and having the letter as backup documentation could potentially be helpful if there are any issues down the line. I would probably wait about 7-10 days after your in-person verification before taking any additional steps, as that's typically enough time for their systems to update.

Did they tell you specifically what to do with the letter when it arrives? I had a similar situation on January 15th this year and was told to follow the instructions on the letter even though I'd already verified in person on January 8th. Just wondering if they gave you any specific guidance during your appointment?

You're in what the IRS calls the "Identity Verification Queue," which can be frustrating to navigate. When I was in a similar situation with my 5071C letter, I waited 3 weeks after in-person verification and still saw no progress on my transcript. I finally called using Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes who confirmed my verification had been processed but wasn't showing on my transcript yet. Would definitely recommend having both the in-person verification record AND the letter documentation ready when you call.

Did u get any confirmation # or proof that u verified in person? Def keep that letter when it comes! My bro had this same issue last yr and the IRS had no record of his in-person visit somehow... total nightmare. Might wanna check ur transcripts ASAP to see if there's any update!

So you verified in person and they're still sending you a letter? The IRS really loves their paperwork, don't they? 🙄 But seriously, what type of verification letter are you expecting? Is it a 5071C, 4883C, or something else? The specific letter type can make a difference in how you need to respond.

Oh my goodness, I just went through this whole process last month! I was so stressed about it! 😫 I verified in person on March 3rd and got my letter about a week later. The letter was basically just confirming that my identity had been verified successfully. I didn't need to do anything with it, but I kept it for my records just in case. My return started processing about 10 days after my in-person visit, and I could see the updates on my transcript before I even received the letter. I'd recommend checking your transcript every few days to see if there's movement!

I remember going through this last year when I had to verify my identity. The in-person verification is already recorded in their system, but I found that having the letter helped when I had to call about a different issue later. The IRS agent I spoke with actually asked for the letter reference number even though I'd verified in person. From my experience, keep both records - the fact that you verified in person (date and location) and the letter when it arrives. Better to have too much documentation than not enough when dealing with the IRS!