IRS Transcript Shows 810 Freeze Code with "Return Not Present" Status Despite Filing 2022 Taxes

I filed my 2022 taxes (Form 1040) and just pulled my transcript from the IRS dated 03-15-2023. I'm seeing some really concerning things that have me worried about my refund. The transcript shows "RETURN NOT PRESENT FOR THIS ACCOUNT" at the top in capital letters, and in the transactions section it literally says "No tax return filed" - but I definitely filed my return! Here's what the transcript shows: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury Request Date: 03-15-2023 Response Date: 03-15-2023 Account Transcript FORM NUMBER: 1040 TAX PERIOD: Dec. 31, 2022 ACCOUNT BALANCE: $0.00 ACCRUED INTEREST: $0.00 AS OF: Mar. 27, 2023 ACCRUED PENALTY: $0.00 AS OF: Mar. 27, 2023 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): $0.00 INFORMATION FROM THE RETURN OR AS ADJUSTED: EXEMPTIONS: 00 FILING STATUS: Single ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: [blank] TAXABLE INCOME: [blank] TAX PER RETURN: [blank] SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: [blank] SE TAXABLE INCOME SPOUSE: [blank] TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX: [blank] RETURN NOT PRESENT FOR THIS ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION CYCLE DATE AMOUNT No tax return filed 810 Refund freeze 03-09-2023 $0.00 The most concerning part is I have an 810 refund freeze code posted on 03-09-2023 for $0.00, and I haven't received any letters from the IRS explaining why. How can there be a refund freeze when the system doesn't even show my return as present? My account balance shows $0.00, with $0.00 in accrued interest and penalties as of March 27, 2023. My filing status shows correctly as Single with 00 exemptions, but all the other fields like Adjusted Gross Income, Taxable Income, and Tax Per Return are completely blank. Does anyone know what this means? Why would there be a refund freeze when there's supposedly no return filed? I'm really worried about what's going on with my return and whether I'll ever get my refund.

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Ava Williams

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The transcript from March 15, 2023 shows several key indicators about your tax return status. The 810 freeze code posted on March 9, 2023 is significant - this is an IRS compliance code that indicates your refund has been frozen for review. While your account shows a $0.00 balance with no accrued interest or penalties as of March 27, 2023, the "RETURN NOT PRESENT FOR THIS ACCOUNT" message along with "No tax return filed" in the transactions section suggests your return is still in the initial processing phase. Your filing information shows as Single with 00 exemptions, but notably, all the crucial fields like Adjusted Gross Income, Taxable Income, and Tax Per Return are blank. This is consistent with a return that's been received but hasn't been fully processed into the IRS system yet. The combination of the 810 freeze code and missing return data typically means one of two things: 1. Your return requires identity verification 2. The IRS needs to verify reported income or deductions You should receive an official IRS notice within 60 days explaining the specific reason for the freeze. The good news is that having a $0.00 balance means no tax liability has been assessed against you at this point.

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Beth Ford

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I've been dealing with tax issues for years and the 810 freeze code is actually pretty common - it doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with your return. The "Return Not Present" status combined with the freeze usually just means your return is stuck in a verification queue somewhere in the system. Since your transcript shows Single filing status and 00 exemptions correctly, the IRS did receive your return, it's just not fully processed yet. The blank fields for AGI and taxable income are normal when a return is in this limbo state. Try calling the practitioner priority line if you have a tax pro, otherwise the regular taxpayer advocate service might be able to help expedite things if it's been over 21 days since you filed.

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