What documents needed for in-person IRS ID verification appointment & timeline?
Need to verify my identity at the IRS office but not sure what documents to bring or how the process works. Anyone done this recently? How long did everything take from appointment to getting your refund?
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Sebastian Scott
For in-person verification you'll need: government-issued photo ID (drivers license or passport), social security card, this year's tax return copy, and any IRS notices you've received. They might also ask for proof of address like utility bills. Usually takes 30-45 mins for the appointment itself.
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Sarah Jones
Authorthank u! do they need original social security card or can i bring a copy?
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Sebastian Scott
Bring the original - they won't accept copies for identity verification
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Emily Sanjay
Instead of stressing about what docs to bring, I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript first. It showed exactly why I needed verification and what docs they'd ask for. Best $1 I ever spent tbh https://taxr.ai
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Jordan Walker
how does that work? does it actually tell u specific stuff about ur case?
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Emily Sanjay
Yeah its crazy detailed! It reads ur whole transcript and tells u exactly whats going on, what to expect, and how to fix any issues. Saved me hours of research 💯
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Natalie Adams
just did this last week! took me about an hour total at the office. make sure u make an appointment first, they dont take walk ins anymore
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Elijah O'Reilly
After verification how long did it take to get ur refund? Been waiting 2 weeks since my appointment 😩
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Natalie Adams
got mine exactly 9 days after. should see movement soon!
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Elijah O'Reilly
thx for the hope! this waiting game is killing me fr fr ðŸ˜
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Amara Torres
Bring more docs than u think u need! I brought my birth certificate just in case and they actually asked for it. Better safe than sorry and having to go back
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Sarah Jones
Authorgood idea! gonna bring everything but the kitchen sink lol
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Olivia Van-Cleve
Quick tip: Get there 15 mins early to get through security. They're strict about appointment times and security can take forever sometimes 🙄
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Nora Brooks
Pro tip: Call ahead to confirm what specific documents they need for your case. Different verification reasons sometimes require different docs. Also, if you're married filing jointly, bring your spouse's ID too even if they're not coming - saved me a second trip!
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