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Did you check your tax transcript for updates? The 9-week timeline starts exactly from the date your verification was processed, not when you submitted it. You need to check for code 570 (refund hold) being replaced with 571 (hold released) which typically happens within 14-21 days for 72% of verified returns. You absolutely should monitor your transcript every 3-4 days as it updates more frequently than WMR!
I had to verify my identity on February 8th, 2024 after filing on January 29th, 2024. My transcript updated with code 570 on February 12th, then showed code 571 on February 26th. My refund was deposited on March 1st, 2024 - exactly 21 days after verification. The verification delay added precisely 3 weeks to my normal processing time. Based on your March 24th verification date, I would expect movement on your transcript by April 14th, 2024 at the latest, with potential deposit by April 19th, 2024.
This is super helpful. Thanks for the exact dates. Gives me a better idea what to expect. Did you also have the online verification? Same timeline for everyone?
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I'm not sure about using third-party services to contact the IRS... The official Identity Verification number is 800-830-5084 (per the IRS.gov website). You can also try the main IRS customer service at 800-829-1040. Wait times are long, but I'd be cautious about giving any info to non-IRS services when dealing with tax matters.
Claimyr doesn't ask for any personal information. It just navigates the IRS phone tree and waits on hold for you, then calls you when an agent is on the line. They don't see your tax info or anything like that. I used it last month when I needed to verify my identity after getting a letter. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Have you tried checking your account transcript instead of WMR? WMR is about as useful as a chocolate teapot when offsets are involved. 🍫☕ The transcript will show you the exact codes for the offset and when it processed. Log into IRS.gov, request a transcript, and look for code 898 (offset) and the amount. Much more reliable than playing the WMR refresh game every 20 minutes!
I had almost the exact same timeline last year. Filed mid-February, had an offset for old state taxes, and got my remaining refund about 5 days after the offset date. The thing nobody tells you is that Credit Karma's early deposit feature doesn't really help with offset situations because the delay isn't with the bank - it's with the IRS processing the offset. Once my offset cleared though, CK did deposit my remaining refund about a day earlier than my husband's traditional bank did with his refund.
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Def check your informed delivery from USPS if you have it set up! That way you'll know for sure if it's coming that day. Also FYI - IRS checks come in an envelope that looks kinda like junk mail tbh, so check everything carefully before tossing anything. I almost threw mine away last yr bc it didn't look official enough lol. The envelope just says "Department of Treasury" not "IRS REFUND CHECK INSIDE" or anything obvious.
According to Internal Revenue Manual section 21.4.1.4.7, the IRS allows 4 weeks from the date a refund check is mailed before initiating a trace. If your check was mailed March 15th, you should wait until April 12th before requesting a trace. Per IRS Publication 556, if you don't receive your check by then, you'll need to call the IRS at 800-829-1040 or submit Form 3911 "Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund" to start the trace process. The IRS will verify the check wasn't cashed and issue a replacement, which takes approximately 6 weeks from the trace initiation date.
Callum Savage
Oh my goodness, I'm literally going through this exact thing right now! It's so frustrating! I filed on 2/10 and called last week because nothing was happening. Got the same response about a verification letter coming soon. I was nearly in tears because I'm counting on that money for car repairs. The letter finally arrived yesterday (took about 2.5 weeks) and I verified online immediately. My transcript updated THIS MORNING with a DDD for next Wednesday! I'm so relieved! Hang in there - the waiting is the hardest part but once you get that letter, things move pretty quickly! 🙌
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Ally Tailer
•I've gone through this verification process three times in the last five years. Here's what to expect: • The letter will contain a specific website to visit • You'll need your prior year AGI • You'll need a credit card or loan account number for verification • A mobile phone in your name helps speed up the process • The online verification takes about 15 minutes • Most refunds are released within 9 days after verification Don't try to verify before receiving the letter - the system won't let you. Each verification case has a specific control number that must be entered.
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Aliyah Debovski
•The technical term for what you're experiencing is a "Return Integrity Verification Hold" or RIVH in IRS terminology. I'm impressed with your timeline details - they match exactly with the current processing parameters. The 2.5 week letter delivery followed by transcript update is precisely the standard workflow for the 2024 verification protocol. This data point is incredibly valuable for others in the same situation.
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Miranda Singer
I was in this exact situation in February. Filed on 1/29, called on 2/20 when nothing was happening, and got the same response about waiting for a verification letter. The letter came about 3 weeks later, I verified online immediately, and my refund was in my account 8 days after that. The whole process was anxiety-inducing but worked out fine in the end. My advice: set up informed delivery with USPS so you know exactly when that letter arrives, then jump on the verification immediately. Don't wait even a day - it makes a difference in how quickly they process it afterward.
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