Verified Identity with IRS Rep but WMR & Transcript Still Frozen - Like Running in Quicksand

It appears that you're experiencing what might be called a verification lag in the IRS systems. While the representative has confirmed your identity verification was successful, there is typically a processing period before this information propagates through all IRS systems. This delay could potentially be anywhere from 48 hours to, in some cases, up to 9 weeks, though most updates occur within 2-3 weeks after verification. The disconnection between verbal confirmation and system updates is, unfortunately, not uncommon in the current tax season. I would suggest waiting approximately two weeks before taking additional action, as premature follow-up might not yield different results.

Been thru this exact same thing last month! Did u file with any credits like CTC or EITC? Those can trigger extra verification steps. Also, did the rep mention anything abt a 9001 code on ur acct? That's the identity verification code that needs to be cleared b4 processing continues. Sometimes they clear it during the call, sometimes it takes a separate step.

I was in this exact situation in March. Here's what happened step by step: 1. Got notification about verification but no letter 2. Called and verified my identity on March 2nd 3. Transcript showed no change for exactly 12 days 4. On day 13, my transcript suddenly updated with all codes 5. Refund was deposited 8 days after transcript updated Total time from verification call to money in my account was 21 days. The waiting is brutal, especially when you need the money, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. The rep told me they're dealing with a backlog of verifications this year.

I went through this EXACT situation last month! Verified over the phone on April 3rd, and my transcript was completely frozen until April 18th. I was pulling my hair out checking daily. After my first call, I made the mistake of waiting on hold for 3+ hours TWICE trying to get updates, which was a complete waste of time. Then I discovered Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) which got me through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes. The agent I reached confirmed my verification was complete but explained there's a separate internal process that has to happen after verification. Don't waste hours on hold like I did - time is too precious! Using Claimyr saved me literally days of redial attempts and got me the answers I needed right away.

Did the rep give you a timeframe? Did she mention cycle codes? Was she able to see your return in their system? Sometimes they can see processing details we can't.

The IRS verification system is like a digital assembly line with multiple checkpoints. First, your identity gets verified by a human (your Wednesday call). Then, that verification has to be documented in their system. Next, the hold on your account has to be released. Then your return gets put back into the processing queue. And finally, the transcript system gets updated. Each step has its own timeframe, and the whole process can take 2-4 weeks after verification. It's like watching paint dry, except the paint keeps moving to different walls without telling you! 😂

I'm in a similar situation and I'm SO WORRIED about how long this will take! Did the representative tell you anything about what happens next? I verified my identity 9 days ago and still nothing has changed on my transcript or WMR. I need this refund for security deposit on a new apartment and I'm getting really anxious about it!

I went through this exact situation on February 28th of this year. Called and verified my identity after never receiving the letter. The representative told me everything was good to go, but my transcript and WMR didn't update until March 15th - that's 16 days later. Then my refund was deposited on March 22nd. The most frustrating part was calling back on March 7th when nothing had changed, and being told by a different rep that my verification hadn't been properly processed. Had to go through the whole verification process again! I recommend calling back on April 27th if you don't see any changes, just to confirm the verification was properly recorded in their system.