After verifying your identity for an IRS Letter 4883C, the IRS states it can take up to 9 weeks to process your return and issue your refund, though some taxpayers report receiving it sooner (2-3 weeks after verification) or potentially longer if other issues arise. You should wait 2-3 weeks and then check the status using the IRS Where's My Refund tool or the IRS2Go app, as it may not always update.
Letter 4883C, Potential Identity Theft: This tells the taxpayer to call the IRS to verify their identity and tax return information. If the taxpayer didn't file, they can call the Taxpayer Protection Program hotline number on the letter.
Refund processing by the tax department starts only after the return is e-verified by the taxpayer. Usually, it takes 4-5 weeks for the refund to be credited to the account of the taxpayer.
Request an expedited refund by calling the IRS at 800-829-1040 (TTY/TDD 800-829-4059). Request a manual refund expedited to you.
The IRS does sometimes send letters requesting identity verification. If your return triggered certain fraud filters, they might pause processing until they confirm you are the actual, real person who filed. This doesn't mean you did anything wrong. In fact, it's a protective measure.
For example, a 2023 report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) showed that 71% of consumers that reported identity misuse to them were able to resolve it within a month. However, the IRS's processing of Identity Theft Victim Assistance (IDTVA) cases are averaging 506 days, in 2025.
Errors on or Incomplete Tax Returns: Your refund may be delayed for something as simple as a forgotten signature, mathematical errors or if the income reported by you doesn't match what your employer or other third-party payers have reported.
A success message will be displayed along with a Transaction ID. After successful verification, an email confirmation will be sent to the primary email ID of both Authorized Signatory's / Representative Assessee's and your email ID registered with e-Filing portal.
The IRS issues most refunds in fewer than 21 calendar days. You can check the status of your refund with “Where's my refund?” on IRS.gov or the IRS2Go mobile app.
Once you successfully verify your identity, your tax return will be processed, which typically takes about six weeks.
Identity verification is the process where you prove you are you — and not someone pretending to be you. After you create your Login.gov account or sign in, you may need to verify your identity to access services at some agencies.
It may take up to 9 weeks to receive your refund or credit any overpayment to your account.
The IRS issues refunds only on business days. However, some banks may post deposits on Saturdays if funds are received late on a Friday.
The IRS $600 rule refers to a change in reporting requirements for third-party payment apps (like Venmo, PayPal) for taxable income from goods and services, where platforms must send a Form 1099-K if you receive over $600 in a year, intended to capture gig economy/side hustle income, though delays and phased implementation have adjusted the timeline, with current rules for 2024 using a higher threshold ($5,000) before fully phasing to $600 for future years, but remember all taxable income, regardless of form, must always be reported.
New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The 'up to 9 weeks' to complete processing starts when you verify. If you verified on March 10, you should allow until May 12 before contacting the IRS again.
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It may take up to 9 weeks to process your return after you verify it.
But I don't think there is any pattern in ITD processing refunds. They do this on their whims. Even on their official website, they state that it usually takes 4-6 weeks to process. But I and all my friends have been waiting for more than 6 weeks.
You can use E-Verify case tracker to follow the status of your E-Verify case.
Use Where's My Refund, call us at 800-829-1954 (toll-free) and use the automated system, or speak with a representative by calling 800-829-1040 (see telephone assistance for hours of operation). If you filed a married filing jointly return, you can't initiate a trace using the automated systems.
However, after waiting for a considerable period, if the taxpayer does not receive any intimation notice and their ITR remains not processed by the Income Tax Department, then the taxpayer could raise the grievance for ITR not processed.
Generally, the amount of time is based on your filing date and you'll get your refund within 21 days after you e-file. (Paper filed returns can take much longer.) If you file before the IRS opens, you need to wait for the IRS open date (usually in late-January) before starting the 21-day clock.
Once we verify your identity and confirm you submitted the tax return, we'll continue processing your return. It may take up to 9 weeks to process.
Letters 5071C, Potential Identity Theft During Original Processing with Online Option, is mailed to taxpayers to notify them that the IRS received an income tax return using your name, Social Security number (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).
Yes, banks can refund scammed money, but it depends heavily on the payment method, how quickly you report it, and if the transaction was truly "unauthorized" (someone stole your login) versus you being tricked into sending it (authorized push payment). You're more likely to get a refund for unauthorized card charges or bank transfers if reported fast, but it's harder for Zelle, wire transfers, or gift cards, though filing a formal dispute or complaint with agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) can help.