$9,618 Tax Refund Frozen with Code 810 Since February 23 - Single Filer with $10,649 AGI - Credits Showing April 15 Release Date

I filed my taxes and my transcript shows a refund freeze code 810 from February 23, 2023. My refund amount is showing as -$9,618.00, which includes an earned income credit of -$448.00 and another credit of -$9,170.00. My transcript shows a processing date of April 3, 2023, and return due date of April 15, 2023. I just received my Account Transcript from the IRS dated April 3, 2023 and I'm concerned about what I'm seeing. Here's the detailed information from my transcript: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Request Date: 04-03-2023 Response Date: 04-03-2023 Account Transcript FORM NUMBER: 1040 TAX PERIOD: Dec. 31, 2022 ACCOUNT BALANCE: -$9,618.00 ACCRUED INTEREST: $0.00 AS OF: Apr. 10, 2023 ACCRUED PENALTY: $0.00 AS OF: Apr. 10, 2023 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): -$9,618.00 INFORMATION FROM THE RETURN OR AS ADJUSTED EXEMPTIONS: 01 FILING STATUS: Single ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: $10,649.00 TAXABLE INCOME: $0.00 TAX PER RETURN: $0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: $0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME SPOUSE: $0.00 TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX: $0.00 RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER): Apr 15, 2023 PROCESSING DATE: Apr. 03, 2023 TRANSACTIONS CODE | EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION | CYCLE | DATE | AMOUNT 150 | Tax return filed | 20231105 | 04-03-2023 | $0.00 810 | Refund freeze | 02-23-2023 | $0.00 766 | Credit to your account | 04-15-2023 | -$9,170.00 768 | Earned income credit | 04-15-2023 | -$448.00 I'm really confused about this refund freeze (code 810) that was placed on February 23, 2023, which is even before my return was processed on April 3. What's strange is that the freeze was put in place before my return was even processed according to the dates. My credits seem to be scheduled for April 15, 2023, but with this freeze code, I don't know if they'll actually be released to me on that date. I've been counting on this refund for some important expenses. Can anyone tell me what I should expect next and how long this might take? I'm concerned about this freeze code and when I'll receive my refund. Does the freeze typically delay things by weeks or months? Should I contact the IRS about this, or just wait it out?

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Sean Doyle

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Your transcript shows you're due a total refund of $9,618, consisting of a $9,170 credit (code 766) and $448 in Earned Income Credit (code 768), both scheduled for April 15, 2023. However, there's currently an 810 freeze code placed on your account as of February 23, 2023, which indicates the IRS is conducting a review of your return. The transcript confirms you filed as Single with an adjusted gross income of $10,649 and no taxable income ($0). Your return was processed on April 3, 2023 (code 150), and there are no penalties or interest accrued as of April 10, 2023. The 810 freeze is particularly common with returns claiming Earned Income Credit, as the IRS routinely verifies eligibility for this credit. Based on typical processing times, you can expect the review to take anywhere from 45-120 days from the freeze date (February 23). During this time, the IRS may contact you if they need additional information to verify your eligibility for the credits claimed. The negative amounts (-$9,170 and -$448) in your transcript indicate credits in your favor, and the total negative balance of -$9,618 represents the refund amount you're expected to receive once the freeze is lifted and the review is completed.

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