Code 1242 and Topic 151 on transcript - Dependency issue confusion

Tax resolution specialist here - Code 1242 with Topic 151 typically indicates the IRS is reviewing your return for potential dependency conflicts. This means either someone else claimed your dependent, or there's a mismatch in the SSNs. Best course of action is to wait for the IRS notice which will explain exactly what they need from you to resolve this.

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stuck with the same issue rn... its been 4 months 🤮

Check if ur ex claimed the kids. Had this happen to me last year and thats what it was smh

The IRS is such a joke fr. They expect us to decode these random numbers like we're playing minesweeper or sumthing 🤡

Have you tried calling the IRS? Sometimes they can explain whats going on faster than waiting for the notice