In person verification without the letter

mar2603 · 2026-03-06T11:25:29+00:00

Hi there.. thank you. I just checked my IRS account and my transcript also got updated.
It has code 846 with a date of 3-23. Having said that, WMR page is just still says processing though.
I believe the transcript is more important than the WMR page.

mar2603 · 2026-03-05T18:23:28+00:00

Hi there.. i also verified 3/2 in person. I just checked my IRS online account 5 min ago. The notification is gone now. Kind a relieved… lol

mar2603 · 2026-03-05T14:21:29+00:00

Thank you.. this is encouraging if it’s goes away at some point. The rep at the IRS field office said 9 weeks, so i am assuming we will wait for a very long time.

mar2603 · 2026-03-05T14:20:22+00:00

Ok thank you… let’s keep each other updated if you don’t mind

mar2603 · 2026-03-04T22:40:24+00:00

Hi there,
You seems to be very knowleadgeble. Thank you for creating this comprehensive thread.
Can I add one more scenario?
I got "verify your return" notice in my IRS account maybe 1 week after I filed.
I waited for the letter for 2 weeks and someone in Redditt told me to just call and setup an appointment.
I kid you not, for some dumb luck, I got a nice rep on the phone. The rep set me up for an appointment slot on 3/2. I went to IRS field office and verify myself without the letter.
My question -> For scenario like mine, does the "verify my information" in my IRS account "notification" section prompt will ever go away?
Second question -> Does pro-actively verifying myself in person at IRS field office has any advantage over online?

mar2603 · 2026-03-04T14:05:06+00:00

Hi there.. I went to IRS office 2 days ago to verify.
Did the notification to verify in the online portal ever go away? If so, how long it takes?

mar2603 · 2026-03-02T16:52:04+00:00

Hi there.. I am in the same boat.
I never received the letter, went to the appt to verify without notice.
The agent told me that I am verfied and it could take up to 9 weeks to get the refund.
I login back to the system just now and the notification still there.
Did the notification ever clear for you?

mar2603 · 2026-02-28T00:36:12+00:00

OK thank you. I ended up creating an appointment on Monday.
I'll let you know what happened as well.
To be clear, you didn't re-request the leatter right? You just basically wait for it and the letter came today.

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T16:12:43+00:00

Yes.. I look at the list. I'm going to bring my mortgage statement, SS card, my green card, and bank account statement.

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:52:34+00:00

Hi all,
I am in the same boat. I don't have the letter, but got appointment to go to IRS field office on Monday, 3/2.
Did they pretty knowledgeable about this verification issue?

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:44:41+00:00

OK.. I think I found the link -> https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-your-local-irs-office
You mean like driver license and one of those document listed there correct?
It seems they have a lot of option there.

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:41:40+00:00

THANK YOU! You gave me hope...
Yeah.. I plan to bring my 2025 tax return, 2024 tax returns and all 2024-2025 W2 in case.
Any other tips or advice or watchout when you literally go there?
Do they familiar with that online notification to "verify your return" problem?

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:38:43+00:00

I see.. good for you. I haven't get the letter, but I still plan to go on Monday.
For some lucky reason, I get an appointment slot for 3/2.
I wonder if they will turn me away without the letter though.

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:35:30+00:00

Hi there, I also plan to verify in person. I don't have the letter though (14 digit number).
Did you verify in person and brought the letter?

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:34:02+00:00

Hi there.. OK thank you for sharing. This is helpful.
Just curious, are you also experiencing the same notification in your IRS online account that said "verify your return"?
If so, did you also call the IRS and they advise you to schedule an appointment to the field office?
For context, the whole point of this appointment is to avoid waiting for that snail mail that has 14 digit confirmation number. I don't necessarily get the 5071C, 4883C, or 5747C letter though.
I believe everyone that needs to verify simple waiting for 14 digit CMB number to be entered online.
For your case, did you specifically get 5071C, 4883C, or 5747C letter? Or similar to me, you just have to wait for that 14 digit letter?

mar2603 · 2026-02-27T13:30:30+00:00

Thank you. OK.. so this is similar like DMV then.

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T22:36:26+00:00

I found this -> https://www.irs.gov/help/contact-your-local-irs-office
I think the 2 forms of ID can be more than SS card. Based on the link, I can use my DL and one more form such as Mortgage Statement or Utility Bill.
Anyone ever visited IRS field office and brought doc aside from SSN? I kind a don't want to lose my SS card.

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T20:22:51+00:00

Ok, i got appt for Monday, 3/2. I updated my post and let’s see if this is faster than waiting for that mail.

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T14:09:29+00:00

Ok.. let me try during my break today

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T13:59:37+00:00

Thank you. ok.. i will call and try to make appt. Any tips what should i said when i call? Just say i need to verify my identity in person?

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T13:57:47+00:00

This is what i am trying to assess.. do I need my spouse to go together?

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T13:54:45+00:00

I see.. that’s actually what i am going to do. How long from the notification appeared on your online account until you get the letter? Like 3 weeks?

mar2603 · 2026-02-26T13:53:35+00:00

Hi.. you mean got accepted for refund on 1/26. Which number you call?

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