Filed early February but got 810 freeze code in March - no letters and 'as of date' keeps changing

The 810 code is a freeze on your account, which means the IRS is reviewing your return. This could be for various reasons - identity verification, income verification, or they need additional documentation. Unfortunately without a notice, it's hard to know exactly what they're looking for. Your options are: 1. Wait for a letter (should arrive within 30 days of the freeze code appearing) 2. Call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 (though good luck getting through) 3. Create an ID.me account and check if there are any action items in your IRS online account 4. Visit a local Taxpayer Assistance Center (you'll need to schedule an appointment) The changing 'as of date' typically indicates they're still processing your return. This doesn't mean anything is necessarily wrong, but your refund is definitely delayed.

I went through this same frustration last month. Wasted hours trying to figure out what was happening with my transcript. Finally used taxr.ai and it explained exactly what was happening with my return and the reason for the freeze. Way better than trying to be a detective piecing together random codes and dates. It's insanely good at explaining everything in plain English! I use it whenever anything changes on my transcript now. Check it out at https://taxr.ai - saved me so much stress.

After dealing with a similar freeze last year, I finally broke down and used that Claimyr app to get through to an IRS agent. Got connected to a live person within like 30 minutes instead of spending days calling and getting hung up on. The agent explained exactly what was going on with my account and fixed it while I was on the phone. Found it at claimyr.com - talking to a real agent was worth every penny because they released my refund right away.

The freeze means that the IRS flagged your return for review. Could be because of a mismatched W2, unusual deductions, or something else triggered their system. Sometimes they release them without sending anything, but that's pretty rare. Most likely you'll get a letter in a few weeks asking for documentation or verification. As for the changing "as of" date - that's actually normal and doesn't necessarily mean anything. It's just an internal date that updates when their system touches your account for any reason.

Last month I had an 810 code too, I went to my local IRS office and they told me it was because I had reported income that didn't match what they had on file. Turned out my employer submitted a corrected W2 but didn't tell me. You might want to double check all your documents. Just my 2 cents.

dont waste ur time waiting, just call them. I had the same thing happen and waited for 2 months for a letter that never came. when i finally got through to the IRS they said it was just a random review and they cleared it on the spot. my money was in my account 5 days later.

my sister had this happen last year and it turned out to be identity verification. check if they need you to verify your identity at https://www.irs.gov/identity-theft-fraud-scams/identity-verification-for-irs-letter-recipients

Your tax preparer is ghosting you because they probably know they messed something up lol. I'm saying this as someone who did tax prep for 5 years. If everything was fine, they'd be responding to tell you it's just a normal delay. The fact they're ignoring you is a red flag.

I know it sucks but be patient. These freezes typically take 8-12 weeks to resolve. Last year they froze mine, never sent a letter, and then one day the money just showed up in my bank account. The IRS is operating with prehistoric technology and not enough staff.

The 810 freeze is bullshit, man. I had it las year and had to wait THREE FUCKIN MONTHS for my money. no reason given, no letter, nothing. just the irs being the irs. welcome to the club no one wants to be in 🤡

If you check the IRS processing delays page (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue) they're running behind on everything this year. even if you filed electronically, they're taking 4-6 weeks minimum to process returns with any complexities at all. wouldnt worry just yet.

Just a heads up - I'm a tax professional and the 810 freeze is happening A LOT this year, more than I've ever seen. The IRS is doing extra verification because of all the fraud last year. Almost everyone is getting through it eventually, but it's taking 6-8 weeks on average.

Whatever you do DONT AMEND trying to fix it!!! I did that last year thinking something was wrong with my original return and it made everything 10000x worse. Just wait it out or call them directly.

A lot of people in this thread are giving good advice, but I've been dealing with this exact issue for three weeks and finally tried taxr.ai after seeing someone mention it in another thread. It analyzed my transcript and told me exactly what was causing the freeze (in my case it was a mismatch with some investment income) and predicted my refund release date within days. It was right! Highly recommend checking it out at https://taxr.ai if you're stuck in limbo like I was.

Check your return for these common issues that trigger 810 freezes: - Did you claim Earned Income Credit? - Did you have unemployment income? - Did you have any unusual deductions this year? - Did you file for any pandemic-related credits? - Did you move or change jobs during the tax year? Any of these can trigger extra scrutiny.

I feel for you, this system is so broken. I waited 9 months for my refund last year because of a freeze. Ended up having to contact my congressional representative's office to get it fixed. If you're desperate, that's an option - they have caseworkers who can put in inquiries to the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.

had the same issue before and spent weeks trying to figure it out. used claimyr.com to get through to an agent and found out it was something simple they needed to verify. 10/10 would recommend just talking to a human at the IRS instead of trying to decipher the tea leaves. talking to an agent got my refund released in days instead of months.

last month my wife's transcript had an 810 and as of date kept changing every monday. we finally got through to irs after like 25 calls and the rep said it was kicked out for manual review because she had a name change (we got married) but everything matched in the system. they cleared it while on the phone with us.

lmao welcome to IRS purgatory. been there done that got the t-shirt. might as well get comfortable, youre gonna be here a while 🤣

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! The 810 freeze is unfortunately becoming really common this year. From what I've seen in the community, it usually means they're doing some kind of verification or review, but the good news is that most people do get their refunds eventually - it just takes longer than expected. A few things that might help while you wait: - Check if you can create an IRS online account to see if there are any action items waiting - Double-check that all your W-2s and 1099s match what you reported - Don't panic if the "as of" date keeps changing - that's normal and doesn't mean anything is wrong The hardest part is just the waiting and not knowing. Many people here have had similar experiences where it resolved itself after 6-8 weeks without any action needed. Try not to stress too much (easier said than done, I know!) and definitely don't amend your return unless you're 100% sure something is actually wrong. Hang in there! 🤞