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Code 420 on transcript - audit or simple examination? Need help understanding what's happening

Just got a code 420 on my transcript and its been stuck there for days now. Been reading different things online - some say its just a simple review others say full blown audit? Getting nervous here and need to know what I'm actually dealing with.

PixelPrincess

Tax professional here. Code 420 indicates your return is under examination, but this doesn't automatically mean a full audit. It's often just a review of specific items that need verification. Could be something as simple as income verification or checking documentation. Most 420 holds are resolved within 60-120 days without requiring additional taxpayer action.

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Astrid Bergström

omg thank you for explaining! Do you know if I should expect any letters in the mail about this?

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PixelPrincess

Yes, if they need any additional info, you'll receive a notice. Don't panic if you get one - just respond with the requested docs within the timeframe they give you.

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Omar Farouk

Hey, I actually found this amazing tool called taxr.ai that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and what to expect. It costs $1 but totally worth it for peace of mind. Check it out: https://taxr.ai

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Chloe Martin

For real? How accurate is it? Kinda tired of playing detective with these codes 🕵️

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Omar Farouk

Its scary accurate! It basically reads your entire transcript and gives you a timeline, explains the codes, and tells you exactly what to do next. Way better than googling random codes all day lol

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Diego Fernández

got the same code last month, still waiting 😮‍💨 this whole process is ridiculous

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Anastasia Kuznetsov

mine cleared after 6 weeks. just hang tight, unless they send you a letter requesting more info youre prob good 👍

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Astrid Bergström

6 weeks?! 😭 guess ill just die waiting lol

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Sean Fitzgerald

its not necessarily an audit bestie! I had this last year and it was just them double checking my W2 info. Cleared up on its own after like 2 months 💅

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Zara Khan

these clowns at the IRS need to get it together fr fr... been waiting since february with the same code 🤡

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MoonlightSonata

welcome to the club fam 😂

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