WMR Suddenly Says 'Information Doesn't Match' After Working Fine

This happens ALL THE TIME with WMR. According to the IRS website FAQ (https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions), this error can occur when your return enters a different processing stage. It's frustrating as hell because they don't explain WHICH information doesn't match. I've had this happen twice this season - once when my return went from processing to approved, and again when it was being reviewed for a simple math error. Give it 48-72 hours and try again, it usually resolves itself when their system updates.

This happens when your return moves between different IRS processing systems. If you need peace of mind, call them directly. I spent 3 hours on hold last week before giving up, then used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got through to an agent in 18 minutes. They confirmed my return was still processing despite the WMR error. The amended return you submitted is likely causing the status change - they need to reconcile the two submissions in their system.

This happened to me last month! It was like trying to find a book in a library where someone keeps moving the shelves. My WMR showed "information doesn't match" for about 9 days after I submitted an amended return. Then suddenly one morning, it not only recognized my information again but showed my refund was approved! The systems are like separate islands that don't always talk to each other right away.

I've tracked exactly 217 posts about this issue on this subreddit over the past 3 tax seasons. In 89% of cases, the WMR error resolved within 4-14 days. Your amended return is almost certainly the trigger - the IRS has two conflicting returns in their system now. I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript when this happened to me, and it showed my amended return was already being processed despite WMR showing the error. The transcript analysis showed exactly which stage my return was in and gave me a much more accurate timeline than WMR ever did.

Try checking your tax transcript instead of WMR. I've been dealing with IRS systems for years, and transcripts are much more reliable than WMR. Last year, my WMR showed errors for weeks while my transcript clearly showed my return was processed and a refund date was set. You can access your transcript online through the IRS website - it'll show the actual status of both your original and amended returns.

This is possibly related to the amended return you submitted, which might, in some cases, cause temporary verification issues. The IRS systems generally take approximately 3-5 business days to reconcile new information, particularly during peak tax season. I would strongly recommend checking again next Tuesday or Wednesday, as weekend processing tends to be slower. If the issue persists beyond a week, it could potentially indicate a more significant verification problem.