Do IRS transcript offset codes update if you have outstanding debt?

The offset indicator and amount on your transcript will update, but it can take 2-4 weeks for changes to reflect after payments are processed. The TOP (Treasury Offset Program) updates their system monthly, so you might see a lag between when you make a payment and when your transcript shows the new balance.

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in the same boat rn. been paying my student loans but transcript still shows the old amount from 2 months ago smh

Pro tip: call the TOP directly at 800-304-3107. They can tell you the exact current balance, even if your transcript hasn't updated yet.

The whole system is broke af fr. I made payments all last year and my transcript was always wrong 💀

bruh just forget about it and check back in a month... thats what i did lmaooo