Code 291 on transcript - Can't tell if I owe IRS or they owe me?
Just checked my transcript and saw a code 291 adjustment. Super confused right now. The numbers don't make any sense to me - like im looking at hieroglyphics. Anyone know if this means I owe them money or if theyre supposed to send me something? Been waiting since February and getting nowhere with the IRS phone line.
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Sean Doyle
I see code 291 on your transcript which means theres been an adjustment to your refund amount. This usually happens when the IRS finds a math error or needs to correct something on your return. Its super common but can be confusing to figure out if youre getting money or owing money. I'd really recommend checking out taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - its this new AI tool that breaks down your transcript and tells you exactly whats happening with your refund. It'll tell you if you're getting money back or if you need to pay, plus it explains all those weird codes in plain english. Way easier than trying to decode it yourself.
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Caleb Bell
Code 291 means they adjusted your return. Without seeing the actual numbers and other codes on your transcript its impossible to tell if you owe or they owe you. Look for codes 150, 806, and 766 to understand the full picture. The amounts next to these codes will tell you the story.
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
Thanks but im still lost. Where do I even start looking for those codes? My transcript looks like a maze 😩
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Caleb Bell
Its def confusing. The codes are usually on the account transcript, listed by date. Start from the bottom and work your way up.
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Danielle Campbell
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Daniel White
Got the same code last year bruh. Turned out they owed ME money. Just had to wait it out 🤷♂️
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Nolan Carter
the irs is literally the worst. been trying to figure out my transcript for 3 months and getting nowhere. might as well be reading ancient greek lmaooo
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Natalia Stone
fr fr its like they make it complicated on purpose 🤡
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Tasia Synder
This tax szn is str8 garbage. Everyone I know is getting random adjustments n codes. IRS playing games fr fr
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