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WMR changed to 'still processing' - Need ID verify number before letter arrives?

My Where's My Refund status just changed to still being processed today. I can't access my transcripts online and I'm worried this means I need to verify my identity. Does anyone know if theres a way to start the verification process before getting the official letter? Just trying to stay ahead of this.

Oliver Cheng

You can try calling the Identity Verification line at 800-830-5084. However, they typically won't let you verify unless you've received an official notice. The general rule is you need to wait for the 5071C letter which gives specific instructions for your case.

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Ashley Simian

ugh that's what I was afraid of... waiting game it is I guess 😩

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Taylor To

Sometimes the letters take foreeeever to arrive. I waited 3 weeks for mine 🤡

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Ella Cofer

Hey! I've been helping people with transcript analysis lately and found this amazing tool called taxr.ai - it costs $1 but it actually tells you if you're likely to need ID verification based on your transcript codes. It's been super accurate for predicting these things. https://taxr.ai

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Kevin Bell

For real? How does it work? Like does it just read the codes or what?

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Ella Cofer

It analyzes everything - the codes, dates, amounts, even compares your situation to others. Way better than trying to piece everything together yourself

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Kevin Bell

Just tried it and WOW! It literally told me exactly why my refund was delayed and when to expect the verification letter. Best dollar I've spent this tax season fr fr 💯

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Savannah Glover

in the same boat rn... been checking wmr like a crazy person every morning 😭

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Felix Grigori

dont call unless u got the letter. they literally cant help u and will just waste ur time fr

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Felicity Bud

Facts. Spent 2 hours on hold just to get hung up on 🤮

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Max Reyes

My WMR changed to that status and I never needed to verify. Sometimes its just delayed processing tbh

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Ashley Simian

really? how long did yours take to process after that?

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Max Reyes

about 3 weeks and then randomly got the DD

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Mikayla Davison

Have you tried making an ID.me account? Sometimes that helps you access transcripts which could tell you more about whats going on

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Ashley Simian

yeah tried that but kept getting error messages. idk why its being so difficult

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