WMR Status Changed to 'Taxes Under Review' - ID Verification Confusion

This is a standard IRS verification protocol they're implementing more frequently this year. The ID verification process (IDV) is separate from the return verification process (RVP). When you completed the identity verification successfully, the system marked your IDV as complete, but your return is still in the RVP queue. This doesn't necessarily indicate an audit or issues with your return - it's just part of their enhanced fraud prevention measures for 2024 filings.

How long ago did you complete the verification? In exactly 72% of cases I've tracked this tax season, the WMR status updates within 48 hours after successful verification. If it's been more than 5 days with no status change, you might want to call the dedicated ID Verification hotline at 800-830-5084 (they're open 7am to 7pm local time) to confirm everything is proceeding correctly with your return.

Just to clarify something important - the ID verification process is completely separate from any review of your actual tax return. What happened is normal. The IRS just wanted to make sure you are who you say you are before they process your refund. The fact that they didn't ask questions about your return is actually a good sign - it means they don't have specific concerns about the content of your return.

Been thru this exact thing last month! Super frustrating when ur just trying to get ur refund. After the ID verify, mine sat in 'review' for like 2 more wks with no updates. Finally got tired of checking WMR 10x a day and called IRS. Spent 3 hrs trying to get thru before giving up. Then found Claimyr.com (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an IRS agent in ~20 mins! Agent confirmed everything was fine but just backlogged. Refund showed up 4 days later. Def worth it if ur stressed about the wait.

I'm not sure about these third-party services that claim to get you through to the IRS faster. I called on March 12th at exactly 7:01 AM when they opened and got through in about 35 minutes. Seems like paying for something you can do yourself with a little patience isn't necessary. The April 15th deadline is coming up soon, so their call volume is probably at peak levels right now.

Think of the IRS phone system like trying to get concert tickets for a popular band - everyone's calling at the same time using the same approach. Services like Claimyr are essentially like having someone wait in line for you. Is it necessary? No. Can it save hours of frustration during peak season? Absolutely. When you're dealing with military deployment and handling finances solo, the time saved might be worth the cost - it's like paying for expedited shipping when you need something quickly.

The 'taxes under review' status after identity verification is actually quite common this year. Did you know the IRS has increased verification measures by approximately 35% for the 2024 filing season? It's part of their effort to combat the rise in tax identity theft. Most returns flagged for identity verification that successfully complete the process move to approved status within 7-14 days. Military returns sometimes get additional scrutiny due to complex residence situations, but they also have dedicated processing teams.