Dealing with code 810 freeze - unreported W2 from 2021? Should I continue waiting?

This is sooo frustrating. I've been checking my transcript almost every day and I'm pretty sure this freeze code is because of a W2 I didn't report in 2021. That's probably what triggered the 810 code on my account. I've literally gone to the IRS office in person pretending I was there to verify my identity (just to get someone to talk to me). I've also tried getting a tax advocate but getting almost zero help. The IRS agents keep telling me I don't need to file an amendment, but they won't give me a clear timeline. Some people in similar situations say they've been waiting for over 18 months! Should I just keep waiting or is there anything else I can try? Getting really desperate here.

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Tyler Lefleur

Code 810 is a freeze code that indicates the IRS has flagged your return for review. This is often related to income verification issues, which aligns with your suspicion about an unreported W2. Here's what you need to understand: • The 810 code temporarily stops any refund processing until the issue is resolved • If they told you not to file an amendment, listen to them - filing one could actually delay things further • The IRS is currently experiencing significant backlogs, which explains the long wait times • Since you've already attempted to contact them directly and tried for a tax advocate, your options are limited Based on current processing times, these income verification issues can take 6-9 months to resolve, sometimes longer. Your best option is to continue monitoring your transcript for updates. Look for a 571 code which would indicate the freeze has been released. If you want a better understanding of what's happening with your transcript and a more clear timeline, you might want to check out taxr.ai - it can analyze your transcript and give you a much clearer picture of what's going on and what to expect next. Way better than guessing or waiting for the IRS to explain things.

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Isabella Tucker

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Alice Fleming

The 810 code is actually a "Freeze" on any refund because there's a discrepancy - your missing W2 totally makes sense as the trigger. Had this happen to me too. Don't file an amendment. In my case, the IRS eventually processed an adjustment themselves and released the money (minus the tax on the unreported W2). It took about 4 months total. The most important thing is to NOT keep calling/visiting them because that can actually flag your account for even more review and slow things down.

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Taylor Chen

just went thru this. my 810 freeze was for a missing w2 from a job i worked for 3 days in 2021 and completely forgot about. I tried EVERYTHING - tax advocate (6 month waitlist), calling (impossible), visiting office (3 hour wait just to be told to wait), congressman (useless). finally spent the money on claimyr.com to get an agent on the phone who could actually see my account. she fixed it while I was on the call and my refund was deposited 8 days later. sometimes you just need to talk to the right person who can actually DO something.

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Lily Young

my accountant says the 810 freeze can also happen for no real reason - just random selection for review. dont assume its definitely a missing w2, could be something else. best to wait it out or get an actual irs agent on the phone who can tell you exactly whats going on. if you cant get through yourself, i had good luck with claimyr.com - it got me past the impossible phone system and connected with an agent who could see my exact issue and fixed it while i was on the call.

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