Verified Identity on 3/16, Got 846 Code Today - Only 6 Days After Verification!

Congrats on the quick turnaround! This is actually pretty typical for post-verification processing this year. Once you clear the ID verification hurdle, your return usually gets fast-tracked through the remaining steps. I'm still waiting on mine (verified on 3/19) but hoping for similar speed. The IRS seems to be moving faster on these than last year when it took like 2-3 weeks after verification. Maybe they finally hired someone who knows how to press the "approve" button more than once a day? 😂

Congrats on getting thru the verification maze! I was stuck in that ID verify hell for like 3 wks last yr & it was SO frustrating. This yr I used https://taxr.ai to track my transcript codes & it was actually super helpful. It explained what each code meant for MY situation (not just generic IRS definitions) & predicted my DDD almost perfectly. Saved me from checking WMR 50x/day & having mini panic attacks every time I saw "still processing" lol. Def recommend for anyone stuck in the verification limbo rn.

Thanks everyone for the feedback! I've been checking the IRS2Go app and irs.gov/refund daily since filing. According to the IRS website, normal processing time is 21 days, but identity verification can add 9 weeks in some cases. My timeline was much faster than I expected based on those estimates. I created a detailed spreadsheet tracking every date and status change because I was so worried about delays affecting my post-graduation budget planning.

For anyone still waiting after verification, I recommend not spending hours on hold with the IRS. I waited exactly 2 hours and 37 minutes last week only to be told they couldn't give me any information beyond what I could see online. If you absolutely need to speak with an agent, Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) can get you through to an IRS representative usually within 15-45 minutes instead of the 2+ hour average wait times. Saved me a lot of stress when I was dealing with a similar verification situation last month.

Did you receive any interim notices between verification and getting your 846 code? I verified on 3/18 and haven't seen any movement yet. Should I be concerned about the lack of updates? What about those who verified even earlier and still don't have updates?

Had the same experience! Verified on 3/15. Got 846 yesterday. Direct deposit coming Monday. So relieved. Was planning to call today. Don't need to now. System works eventually.

For everyone still waiting after verification: check your transcripts, not just WMR. WMR often lags behind by 2-3 days. Transcript updates happen overnight between Thursday-Saturday for most cycle codes. If you see code 570, don't panic - it's normal after verification. Look for 571 next, then 846. Direct deposits typically arrive 5-7 days after the 846 date.

I had nearly identical timing last year after verification. Back in 2023, I verified on February 22nd and received my 846 code on February 28th. The IRS seems to be maintaining similar timeframes this year for post-verification processing. In my experience, returns that require verification but have no other issues tend to move quickly once your identity is confirmed. The system is designed to fast-track these returns since they've already been delayed by the verification step.

According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.5.6.4.35, identity verification cases should be resolved within 9 weeks after successful verification. However, IRS Publication 5027 indicates expedited processing for returns with no other issues beyond identity verification. In fiscal year 2023, 87.3% of post-verification returns were processed within 14 days. Your 6-day timeline falls within the expected range for a return with no additional complications per IRM 21.5.6.4.35(2)(c).