Code 151 on transcript - How long until offset is processed and remaining refund released?
Just checked my transcript and saw code 151. Found out it means I owe money thats gonna be taken from my refund. Anyone know how long it typically takes for them to process the offset and release whatevers left of my refund?
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Olivia Van-Cleve
Tax pro here - typically offsets are processed within 2-3 weeks of the 151 code appearing. The remaining refund amount should be issued shortly after that. Make sure to check your transcript weekly for any updates or new codes.
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Amara Torres
•thank u sm for the info! its been about a week already so hopefully not much longer 🙏
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Mason Kaczka
•stuck in the same boat rn, week 2 of waiting 😮💨
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Sophia Russo
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Evelyn Xu
•sounds interesting, does it actually work? like how accurate is it with the timeline predictions?
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Sophia Russo
•Yeah its super accurate! It uses AI to analyze all the codes and dates, and gives you a specific timeline. It caught stuff I totally missed in my transcript
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Evelyn Xu
•just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! It literally told me exactly when my offset would process and when I'd get the rest. Worth every penny fr fr 💯
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Dominic Green
mines took about 3 weeks total with student loan offset. hang in there
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Hannah Flores
The IRS is such a joke fr. Why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤡
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Kayla Jacobson
•fr fr tax system is rigged against the little guy
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William Rivera
did u get a notice in the mail explaining the offset? should tell u who its going to
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Amara Torres
•not yet but ik its probly child support from last year
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Grace Lee
depends on who ur offset is going to tbh. child support usually fastest, student loans can take forever rn with all the changes happening
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Steven Adams
Been through this same situation twice - the 2-3 week timeline is pretty accurate in my experience. One thing that helped me was calling the Treasury Offset Program at 1-800-304-3107 to get specific details about my offset amount and timeline. They can tell you exactly how much is being taken and when you should expect the remainder. Way less stressful than just waiting and wondering!
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