Filed 2/12 - Got 810 Freeze Code but IRS Says No Verification Needed?!

The 810 Freeze Code is part of the IRS's Refund Integrity Verification Operations (RIVO) process. It doesn't necessarily indicate identity verification is needed. In many cases, the IRS applies temporary holds during systematic review procedures, particularly for returns with certain credit claims or income thresholds. Since the representative confirmed no verification is required, your return is likely in the automated review queue awaiting systematic release of the freeze, which typically occurs within 14-21 days of code application.

Been there last year. Same exact situation. Filed February 15th. Got the 810 freeze. Called IRS. They said wait. No verification needed. Frustrating process. Took exactly 28 days. Then suddenly released. Money appeared three days later. No explanation. No additional contact. Just patience required. Keep checking transcript weekly. Daily checks will drive you crazy.

Per Internal Revenue Manual section 21.5.6, an 810 freeze code without corresponding notice issuance typically indicates an automated review process. Your situation is frustratingly common this tax season. After spending 3 days trying to reach an agent on the regular IRS line with no success, I used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got through in about 25 minutes. The agent confirmed exactly what you heard - systematic review with no action required. Saved me days of redial attempts and uncertainty. For international taxpayers especially, getting definitive answers quickly is critical given your timeline.

I understand your anxiety! It's like being stuck in traffic when you can see your destination - so close yet so far away. My sister had the exact same code last year. Her transcript showed the 810 freeze for about 18 days, then suddenly updated with an 811 (freeze release) and a direct deposit date. The IRS is like a massive ship - it turns very slowly, but it does eventually get to where it's going. Since you've already confirmed no verification is needed, the best thing is to give it about two more weeks. I know that's not what you want to hear with your international move coming up!

Have you considered what might happen if this isn't resolved before you leave the country? The 810 code can sometimes lead to further verification if the automated system flags additional concerns. What would you do if they suddenly need documents from you after you've already left? Have you updated your address in the IRS system to ensure any correspondence reaches you? These automatic freezes occasionally turn into manual reviews, and if you're unreachable, it could significantly delay your refund or even result in a denied claim requiring amended filing next year.

One thing no one has mentioned yet is that the 810 code is often applied to returns that have certain credits or deductions that trigger additional scrutiny. If you claimed any education credits, earned income credit, or have any unusual deductions, that might explain the freeze despite not needing verification. I'd recommend making sure your banking information is correct and will remain valid even after you leave the country. Also, if your refund isn't processed before you leave, make sure you have a way to access your US mail or have set up an online account with the IRS so you can respond to any notices they might send.

I was in almost the exact same boat three weeks ago! Filed on Feb 10th, got the 810 code, panicked a bit (okay, a lot 😅), called the IRS and they also told me no verification needed. I kept checking my transcript obsessively - which I don't recommend unless you enjoy watching paint dry. Then last Friday, boom! The freeze was lifted and my direct deposit hit my account on Monday. No explanation, no additional steps required. Sometimes the IRS works in mysterious ways, but they do eventually work. Hang in there!

Just to clarify one important point: when the IRS agent told you that you don't need to verify, did they specifically mention the 810 code? Or did they just say there's nothing you need to do right now? The distinction matters because sometimes representatives don't see all freeze codes if they're looking at a different screen. Based on my experience, you should expect exactly 21 days from the date the 810 code appeared on your transcript before seeing movement. If you're leaving in 30 days, you should be fine, but I'd recommend calling again on day 22 if nothing has changed.