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Code 420 on 2022 transcript - still waiting to amend 2023 return

Just checked my transcript and noticed code 420 on my 2022 return. Been waiting forever and need to amend my 2023 return but cant move forward until this is resolved. Anyone know what this means or how long this usually takes?

KylieRose

Code 420 means your return is being reviewed under the IRS examination program. This usually happens when there's a discrepancy they need to verify. Could be income reporting, credits claimed, or documentation issues. Average timeframe is 60-120 days but can take longer. Don't file your 2023 amendment until this is resolved to avoid complications.

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Aaliyah Jackson

ugh seriously??? 120 days? 馃槴 my return was super simple idk why theyre reviewing it

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KylieRose

Yeah unfortunately thats the timeline. Did you claim EIC or receive any 1099s?

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Aaliyah Jackson

Just regular w2 and claimed child tax credit nothing crazy

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Miguel Hern谩ndez

Hey! I actually just went through this exact situation. Best thing I did was use taxr.ai - it analyzed my transcript and explained exactly why I got the 420 code and gave me a really specific timeline. Only cost a buck too. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai

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Sasha Ivanov

does it actually work? seems too good to be true tbh

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Miguel Hern谩ndez

100% legit! saved me hours of googling and stressing. The AI picked up things I would've never noticed in my transcript

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Liam Murphy

im in the same boat fam. been waiting since march 馃ぁ

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Amara Okafor

Did you get any letters from the IRS? They usually send something explaining why theyre reviewing it

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Aaliyah Jackson

nope nothing in the mail yet thats why im so confused

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CaptainAwesome

The IRS is such a mess rn fr fr. My brother had the same code last year took like 4 months to resolve 馃拃

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Yuki Tanaka

Just went thru this! That taxr.ai tool someone mentioned above is actually legit - told me exactly when my 420 would clear and it was spot on. Way better than waiting on hold with IRS for hours

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Esmeralda G贸mez

how long did yours end up taking to resolve?

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Yuki Tanaka

about 75 days total but the AI told me that from the start based on my transcript codes

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