Dealing with IRS 922 Code for Review of Unreported Income showing on my Transcript

The code 922 typically means the IRS is internally reviewing a discrepancy between income reported on your tax return and income reported to them by third parties. Since the amount shows $0.00, it likely means they initially flagged something for review but ultimately determined there was no unreported income or the discrepancy was resolved. This could have been triggered by something as simple as a corrected W-2 being submitted by your employer, a form being processed twice, or even a computer glitch in their matching system. The fact that it appeared in 2021 for a 2018 return isn't unusual - the IRS often reviews returns from previous years. You generally don't need to take action if the amount is $0.00 and you haven't received any formal notices requesting additional information or payment. But it's always good to verify with the IRS directly.

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Just wanted to follow up - I tried taxr.ai after seeing this thread and it was super helpful! The 922 code was showing up on my mom's transcript too (weird coincidence) and we were completely confused about what it meant. The analysis showed that it was triggered by interest income from a closed bank account that wasn't on the tax return, but the IRS determined the amount was below their reporting threshold so the adjustment was $0. Would have taken forever to figure that out on our own. The explanations were really clear and saved us hours on hold with the IRS.

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I need to apologize and correct myself. After posting that skeptical comment above, I actually tried Claimyr because I was desperate to resolve an issue with my transcript that had a 922 code from 2019. I got connected to an IRS agent in about 20 minutes when I had been trying for over a week on my own with no success. The agent explained that the 922 code was triggered by a mismatched 1099-INT that was eventually corrected by my bank, which is why it showed $0.00. Saved me so much time and stress - sometimes being wrong feels pretty good!

Something similar happened to me last year. If the amount is $0.00, it usually means they reviewed it and found no issues. I had a 922 code for 2017 that appeared in 2020, and when I finally got through to someone at the IRS, they said it was automatically triggered by their system because my employer submitted a corrected W-2 after I filed. But since the corrected W-2 matched what I had already reported, there was no change to my tax liability. Unless you've received a CP2000 notice or a formal audit letter, you probably don't need to worry about it. The transcript is basically showing you that they looked into something and decided everything was actually correct.

Has anyone here tried calling the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service instead of the main IRS number? Sometimes they can help with transcript questions without the ridiculous wait times.

I've dealt with the 922 code before and it's actually pretty common. In my case, it showed up about 18 months after I filed because my credit union had submitted a corrected 1099-INT form. The original form they sent me (and that I used for my return) had the right amount, but their initial submission to the IRS apparently had a typo. When they corrected it, the IRS system flagged it for review even though my return was actually correct all along. The $0.00 amount is definitely a good sign - it means they completed their review and determined no additional tax was owed. I never received any notices about it, and it didn't affect anything else. The code just stays on your transcript as a record that they looked into it. If you do get through to the IRS, they should be able to tell you exactly what triggered the review, but honestly if the amount is zero and you haven't gotten any official correspondence, you're probably fine to just leave it alone.

I went through something very similar with a 922 code on my 2019 transcript that appeared in 2022. Like others have mentioned, the $0.00 amount is key - it means they've already completed their review and found no discrepancy. In my case, it turned out my employer had filed a corrected W-2 because they initially reported my state tax withholding incorrectly (even though the W-2 I received was correct). The IRS system automatically flags these corrections for review, but since my original return matched the corrected information, no action was needed. One thing I learned is that these codes can appear years after you file because the IRS has up to 3 years to audit returns, and third parties (employers, banks, etc.) can submit corrections during that time. The fact that yours is dated 2/14/2021 for a 2018 return fits that timeline perfectly. If you haven't received any CP2000 notices or other correspondence by now, you're almost certainly in the clear. The IRS is pretty good about sending notices when they actually need something from you, so no news is usually good news with these transcript codes.

I had the exact same 922 code show up on my 2019 transcript last year - also with $0.00 amount. After reading through all these responses, I'm feeling much better about it! I was convinced I had made some terrible mistake on my return, but it sounds like these codes are actually pretty routine when third parties submit corrections or the IRS computer systems flag potential discrepancies that turn out to be nothing. My situation was probably similar to yours - I only had one W-2 that year and everything matched perfectly when I double-checked. The fact that so many people here have dealt with the same thing and it resolved with no issues is really reassuring. I think the key takeaway is that if the amount shows $0.00 and you haven't received any official notices, the IRS has already done their review and determined everything is correct. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - this thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding what these mysterious transcript codes actually mean!

I'm going through something very similar right now! I have a 922 code on my 2019 transcript that just appeared last month, also showing $0.00. Like you, I only had one employer that year and everything on my W-2 matches exactly what I reported. I've been losing sleep over this thinking I somehow messed up my taxes, but reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring. It sounds like these 922 codes are actually pretty routine and usually just mean the IRS flagged something for review (often due to corrected forms from employers or banks) but ultimately found no issues. The $0.00 amount seems to be the key indicator that their review is complete and everything checked out fine. I was planning to spend my weekend trying to get through to the IRS, but based on everyone's experiences here, it seems like I can probably just monitor for any actual notices in the mail instead. Thanks for posting this question - your situation helped me realize I'm not alone in dealing with these confusing transcript codes!

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I had a 922 code appear on my 2017 transcript last year and was completely panicked about it. Like everyone else here, mine showed $0.00 and I only had straightforward W-2 income that year. After reading all these experiences, I'm realizing these codes are much more common than I thought. What's interesting is that I never did get through to the IRS about it (gave up after multiple 2+ hour hold attempts), but I also never received any notices or correspondence. It's been over a year now and nothing has happened, which aligns with what everyone is saying about the $0.00 amount meaning the review is already complete and resolved. For anyone else dealing with this - it seems like the consensus is pretty clear: if you see a 922 code with $0.00 and haven't received any official notices, the IRS has already done their job and determined everything is correct. These codes are just their way of documenting that they looked into something, even when that something turns out to be nothing. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - you've probably prevented countless people from unnecessary stress over what appears to be a very routine occurrence!

I've been dealing with transcript codes for years as part of my work, and I can confirm what everyone else is saying - a 922 code with $0.00 is actually a really good sign! It means the IRS computer system flagged something for human review (this happens automatically when there are discrepancies between what you reported and what third parties reported), but after that review, they determined no additional tax was owed. These reviews often happen 1-3 years after you file because that's when corrected forms trickle in from employers, banks, investment companies, etc. Sometimes a company will realize they made an error in their original filing to the IRS and submit a correction, which triggers the review even if your original return was perfectly correct. The key thing to remember is that if they found an actual problem, you would have received a CP2000 or other notice by mail, AND the amount on your transcript would show the additional tax owed, not $0.00. Since you're seeing $0.00 and it's been years since that 2021 review date, you're definitely in the clear. These codes just stay on your transcript as a permanent record of the review, but they don't affect anything else.

I've been following this thread with great interest because I'm dealing with a very similar situation. I have a 922 code on my 2019 transcript that appeared in late 2021, also showing $0.00. Like many others here, I was initially quite concerned about what this meant for my tax situation. What's been most helpful reading through everyone's experiences is understanding that these codes are actually quite routine. It seems like the IRS has automated systems that flag potential discrepancies for review, but in many cases (like when the amount shows $0.00), the review concludes that everything was actually filed correctly. I'm particularly grateful for the explanation about corrected forms from third parties. I had a small investment account that was closed during 2019, and I'm wondering if the brokerage submitted some kind of correction after the fact that triggered this review. The timing would certainly match up with what others have described. Based on all the shared experiences here, I feel much more confident about not panicking over this code. It's been over two years since it appeared, I've never received any official correspondence about it, and the $0.00 amount suggests the matter is already resolved. This thread has been incredibly valuable for understanding these mysterious transcript codes - thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories!

I'm really glad I found this thread! I just discovered a 922 code on my 2020 transcript that appeared last month, showing $0.00, and I was absolutely panicking thinking I had made some major error on my return. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such a huge relief. Like many others here, I only had straightforward W-2 income that year and everything matched perfectly between what I reported and my tax documents. I was starting to spiral thinking I had somehow missed reporting something or made a calculation error, but seeing how common these codes actually are and that they usually just represent routine IRS reviews that find no issues has really put my mind at ease. What's particularly helpful is understanding that these reviews can be triggered by something as simple as a third party submitting a corrected form, even when that correction doesn't actually change anything about your return. The fact that virtually everyone here with a $0.00 amount never had any further issues or correspondence really drives home that this is just administrative bookkeeping on the IRS side. I was planning to spend hours trying to get through to the IRS phone system, but based on all the shared experiences in this thread, I think I'll save myself the headache and just monitor for any actual mail correspondence instead. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories - you've probably prevented me from weeks of unnecessary stress!