810 Freeze Code on Transcript - Need help understanding my refund delay
Just found out I have an 810 freeze on my account and I'm freaking out. Been waiting on my refund for 2 months now. Anyone else deal with this and know what to do? My transcript shows the freeze but everything else looks normal to me.
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Harper Hill
An 810 freeze code indicates the IRS is reviewing your return for potential identity theft. This is actually pretty common these days. You should receive a letter (usually 5071C) asking you to verify your identity. Don't panic - once you verify, the process usually moves pretty quickly. Keep an eye on your mail and respond promptly when you get the letter.
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Lucas Adams
•omg thank you! haven't gotten any letter yet but ill keep checking my mail everyday 😩
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Caden Nguyen
•how long did it take for you to get the letter? its been 3 weeks for me and nothing
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Harper Hill
•Usually 2-3 weeks, but with IRS delays could be longer. If you don't get anything after 30 days, call them
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Avery Flores
Hey, I actually found this really helpful tool called taxr.ai - it analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and what to expect. It costs $1 but saved me hours of research and anxiety. The AI broke down my 810 freeze and gave me a timeline. https://taxr.ai
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Zoe Gonzalez
•does it actually work? seems too good to be true
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Avery Flores
•100% works! It showed me exactly why I had the freeze and when I could expect it to clear. Way better than trying to decode everything myself
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Zoe Gonzalez
•just tried it and WOW 🤯 finally understand whats actually happening with my refund!
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Ashley Adams
lol welcome to the club 🤡 been frozen since February
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Alexis Robinson
Check ur income and withholding numbers carefully. Sometimes 810 happens when theres a mismatch with what ur employer reported
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Lucas Adams
•where do i find that info on my transcript?
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Aaron Lee
in the same boat rn. its so frustrating that they can just hold our money hostage like this smh
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Chloe Mitchell
•fr fr the whole system is broken 😤
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Michael Adams
Here's what you need to know about 810 freezes: - It's an identity verification freeze - Can take 60-120 days to resolve - Don't call IRS until you get a letter - Check your transcript weekly for updates - Use taxr.ai to understand exactly what's happening (saved me so much time) - Once verified, refund usually processes within 2-3 weeks - Make sure your address is current with IRS Stay patient, it's annoying but it will resolve! 💯
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Natalie Wang
•this should be pinned fr
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Lucas Adams
•thank you for breaking it down like this! really helpful
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Paolo Romano
Had the same 810 freeze last year and it was nerve-wracking! The key is patience - I know it sucks but the IRS is just being extra cautious with identity verification. Mine took about 6 weeks total from freeze to refund deposit. Make sure you respond to any letters immediately and keep copies of everything you send them. Also double-check that your address is updated with the IRS since that's where they'll send the verification letter. Hang in there, it will get resolved! 🙏
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Mia Alvarez
•This is really reassuring to hear from someone who went through it! 6 weeks feels manageable compared to some of the horror stories I've been reading online. Did you have to do anything special when you responded to their letter or just follow the instructions they gave you?
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