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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