Code 810 Refund Freeze Since Feb 23 - 2022 Return Processed in April With 0.00 AGI Showing on Transcript

I just checked my tax transcript and I'm really concerned about a refund freeze (code 810) from February 23, 2023. I filed my 2022 1040 return and it's been processing since April - specifically shows a processing date of April 17, 2023. Looking at my transcript in detail, here's what I see: Internal Revenue Service Request Date: 03-31-2023 Account Transcript FORM NUMBER: 1040 TAX PERIOD: Dec 31, 2022 The transcript shows my filing status as Single, though weirdly my adjusted gross income and taxable income are both showing as 0.00. Tax per return is also 0.00. Total self employment tax shows 0.00 as well. I have accrued interest and an accepted penalty of $106.00 as of April 17, 2023. The account balance plus accruals note specifically states "this is not a payoff amount." The system shows a RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER) of Apr. 15, 2023, and the PROCESSING DATE is Apr. 17, 2023. Here are the transactions listed: CODE | EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION | CYCLE | DATE | AMOUNT 150 | Tax return filed | 20231305 | 04-17-2023 | $10.00 20211-441 810 | Refund freeze | 02-23-2023 | | 768 | Credit to your account | 04-15-2023 | I'm getting really worried since I need this refund. The transcript shows the return received date as April 15, but I'm still stuck with this refund freeze (code 810) from February 23, which hasn't moved for months now. The transcript clearly states "Refund freeze" with code 810. Is anyone else dealing with this kind of situation? The freeze has been there since 02-23-2023 and hasn't budged despite the return being processed in April. There's a credit to my account (code 768) dated 04-15-2023, but no amount listed for it, and I'm confused about why my income is showing as zero when I definitely had income in 2022.

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Victoria Charity

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Your transcript shows several key details about your 2022 tax return. The most significant issue is the Code 810 refund freeze placed on February 23, 2023, which predates your actual return filing. This timing suggests a pre-emptive freeze, possibly due to identity verification concerns. Looking at the specific numbers, your transcript shows $0.00 for both adjusted gross income and taxable income, which is unusual and may be contributing to the extended review. There's a Code 150 (tax return filed) dated April 17, 2023, showing a $10.00 tax amount, and a Code 768 credit from April 15, 2023. You've accrued some interest and have an accepted penalty of $6.00 as of April 17, 2023. Your return is filed under Single filing status with one exemption claimed. The presence of the 768 credit transaction is actually encouraging - it indicates the IRS has acknowledged a credit due to you, despite the freeze remaining in place. However, since the 810 freeze was placed before your return was even filed and is still active, you may want to contact the IRS directly to determine if they need additional information to release your refund.

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Lena Müller

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I feel your pain! I had a similar situation with my 2021 return - code 810 freeze that lasted forever. The zero AGI showing on your transcript is definitely a red flag that might be triggering additional reviews. Have you checked if all your W-2s and 1099s were properly reported? Sometimes mismatched income info can cause these extended freezes. Also try calling the practitioner priority line early morning (7am) - I had better luck getting through that way. Keep us posted on any updates!

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