Code 971 Miscellaneous Review on Transcript - What Does This Mean for My Refund?

Tax professional here - Code 971 is a notice issued indicator. The 'miscellaneous review' typically means the IRS needs to verify something on your return. Could be income verification, credits claimed, or other documentation. Usually takes 45-120 days to resolve, but timelines vary based on the specific issue they're reviewing.

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Im in the same boat. Got 971 three weeks ago still nothing happening smh

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the irs is such a joke fr... why they gotta make everything so complicated

Got the same code last year. Turned out they needed proof of my kids enrollment in school. Sent the docs and got my refund 6 weeks later. Hang in there!