Where to find refund amount on IRS transcript - is it the account balance?

Just got my transcript and im super confused about where to find the actual refund amount. There's lots of numbers but I see something called account balance. Is that what I'm supposed to be looking at to know how much im getting back? Don't want to get my hopes up looking at the wrong number.

Common IRS Transcript Codes and What They Actually Mean (2025 Guide)

Been seeing so many repeat questions about transcript codes. Let me break down what I've learned after dealing with the IRS for years. Code 570 means they froze your account - usually temporary. Code 971 is just them sending you a notice. Code 846 is the holy grail - that means your refund is approved. Code 420 means they're auditing you (yeah it sucks). Code 290 means additional tax assessed. Hope this helps someone else not waste hours trying to decode these things.

IRS says 60 day review but wait 120 days? Anyone get refund sooner?

Just got off the phone with IRS. They said my refund is under 60 day review but told me to wait 120 days just in case. Getting a letter on the 10th. Nothing to do but wait they say. Anyone else been through this and got their money faster? This waiting is killing me 😭

Filed 1/31 - Transcript Still Blank After 2 Weeks. Anyone Else?

Filed my taxes on January 31st and my transcript is still completely blank. Been checking WMR and transcript daily but nothing is showing up yet. Starting to get worried since I need this refund badly. Anyone else file around the same time experiencing this?

IRS 2023 Audit Letter Requiring Response by November 9 - Can't Find Requested Documents After Viewing Online Account

Why Do My 2021 IRS Transcripts Show Six Unclaimed $800 Monthly Refunds (Jul-Dec) Plus a $12,199 Refund in Feb 2022?

Looking at my 2021 transcript and I'm confused. I'm seeing multiple $800 refunds being issued throughout 2021 starting from July through December, but I never received any of this money. Looking at the exact transcript entries: 971 Notice issued - 04-01-2021 - $0.00 971 Notice issued - 05-24-2021 - $0.00 Then starting in July, I see this pattern repeating every month: 766 Credit to your account - 07-19-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 07-15-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20212605 07-19-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05031-1 766 Credit to your account - 08-23-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 08-13-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20213005 08-16-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05011-1 290 Additional tax assessed - 20213105 08-23-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05032-1 766 Credit to your account - 09-20-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 09-15-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20213505 09-20-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05033-1 766 Credit to your account - 10-25-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 10-15-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20214005 10-25-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05034-1 766 Credit to your account - 11-22-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 11-15-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20214405 11-22-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05035-1 766 Credit to your account - 12-20-2021 - -$900.00 846 Refund issued - 12-15-2021 - $900.00 290 Additional tax assessed - 20214805 12-20-2021 - $0.00 16254-999-05036-1 Then in 2022, there's even more confusion - I see these credits: 766 Credit to your account - 04-15-2022 - -$5,800.00 766 Credit to your account - 04-15-2022 - -$4,000.00 768 Earned income credit - 04-15-2022 - -$5,399.00 846 Refund issued - 02-24-2022 - $13,199.00 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Can someone explain what all these transactions mean? Should I be worried about these monthly $900 refunds that I never received? Why do they keep showing up with credits and assessments? And what's with all those 16254-999-number codes after each additional tax assessed line? The pattern is so consistent each month but I definitely didn't receive six different $900 refunds in 2021. Also confused about the large refund in February 2022 - I did receive a tax refund but I'm not sure if it matches this $13,199 amount shown in the transcript.

IRS System Glitch? Filed 2021/2022 Returns Still Pending with No Updates

Starting to think there's something seriously wrong with the IRS systems. Filed my taxes perfectly, triple checked everything, and still nothing. Been waiting 14 months now for my 2022 return and 26 months for my 2021. Every time I call they just say keep waiting. Anyone else stuck in this eternal processing loop?

Wrong W2 from company I never worked for - IRS holding refund hostage while investigating

Got hit with a tax bill because some random company filed a W2 saying I worked there in 2022. Already sent proof I wasnt employed there but IRS says theyre backlogged and have to hold my refund until the case gets reviewed. Anyone know how long this nightmare usually takes?

Filed/Accepted 1/26-1/27 - Finally Got Transcript But Its Blank - When To Check Again?

Filed my return on January 26th and got accepted on the 27th. Finally got access to my transcript yesterday morning but its completely blank. Not sure if I should be checking for updates tonight or if I should wait a week before checking again.

Michigan State Refund Arrived Before Federal - Anyone Else?

Just got my Michigan state refund deposited but still waiting on federal. Filed both same day in January. Anyone else getting state before federal this year? Starting to get worried about my federal refund.