TIN matching status shows ‘In Progress.’ What should I do?

 An ‘In Progress’ status means the TIN verification with the IRS hasn’t been completed yet. This doesn’t indicate an error—it simply means the system is waiting for the IRS to verify the information and provide a status. 

Generally, this process can take up to 4 hours, depending on IRS processing times and system response. However, there can be instances where it gets delayed further.

• IRS processing delays: The IRS may take longer to verify TINs when handling a large volume of requests.
   
• Peak filing periods: During busy tax deadlines, verification can take extra time due to high IRS traffic.
   
• System or connectivity delays: Temporary technical delays between the platform and IRS can slow the verification.