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Carmen Sanchez

Head of Household 2023 Return Frozen 8 Months - $5,595 EIC/Credits Pending, Code 810 Freeze Since February, Mysterious June Amendment

My 2023 refund has been frozen since February 8th with code 810. I filed as Head of Household with an AGI of $21,344.00 and taxable income of $544.00. My transcript shows I'm due the Earned Income Credit of $3,995.00 plus another credit of $1,600.00. Called IRS and they said wait 16 weeks from the freeze date which is up tomorrow. Haven't received any notices in the mail, though I see there was some kind of amended return activity on June 19th (codes 971 and 977) with tracking number 43277-584-55091-4. My original return was processed on May 6th (cycle 20241605). Looking at my transcript dated October 9th, 2024, there's still no movement - the account balance shows $0.00 with no accrued interest or penalties as of July 29th. The credits are clearly listed on my transcript but nothing is moving forward. Here's my full transcript information: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Request Date: 10-10-2024 Response Date: 10-09-2024 Tracking Number: 106715512142 Account Transcript FORM NUMBER: 1040 TAX PERIOD: Dec. 31, 2023 ACCOUNT BALANCE: 0.00 ACCRUED INTEREST: 0.00 AS OF: Jul. 29, 2024 ACCRUED PENALTY: 0.00 AS OF: Jul. 29, 2024 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): INFORMATION FROM THE RETURN OR AS ADJUSTED EXEMPTIONS: 02 FILING STATUS: Head of Household ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: 21,344.00 TAXABLE INCOME: 544.00 TAX PER RETURN: 0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: 0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME SPOUSE: 0.00 TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX: 0.00 RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER) Apr. 15, 2024 PROCESSING DATE May 06, 2024 TRANSACTIONS CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION CYCLE DATE AMOUNT 150 Tax return filed 20241605 05-06-2024 $0.00 79221-435-41479-4 810 Refund freeze 02-08-2024 $0.00 766 Credit to your account 04-15-2024 -$1,600.00 766 Credit to your account 04-15-2024 768 Earned income credit 04-15-2024 -$3,995.00 971 Amended tax return or claim 06-19-2024 $0.00 forwarded for processing 977 Amended return filed 06-19-2024 $0.00 43277-584-55091-4 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Starting to lose hope since everything has been frozen for so long despite clearly qualifying for these credits. Even my processing date of May 6th has come and gone with no changes. The IRS told me to wait 16 weeks from February 8th, but tomorrow marks that deadline and still nothing. The transcript clearly shows I should be getting $5,595 back ($3,995 EIC + $1,600 credit), but it's just sitting there frozen for months. I don't understand why there's amended return activity in June when I didn't file an amendment. What should I do next?

Andre Dupont

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Your transcript confirms several key details about your 2023 tax situation. You filed as Head of Household with an AGI of $21,344 and minimal taxable income of $544. The system shows two pending credits: a $1,600 credit and the Earned Income Credit of $3,995, totaling $5,595 in expected refunds. The code 810 freeze was placed on February 8th, 2024, before your return was fully processed on May 6th (cycle 20241605). The June 19th activity with codes 971/977 and tracking number 43277-584-55091-4 indicates an amended return is being processed, which typically extends the review timeframe. Your account currently shows a $0 balance with no interest or penalties as of July 29th, 2024. This means while your credits are acknowledged in the system ($5,595 total), they haven't been released due to the ongoing freeze and amendment review. The original return tracking number 79221-435-41479-4 has been supplemented by the amendment tracking number, suggesting your case is still under active review. It's worth noting that while the initial 16-week freeze period is ending, the amendment process typically requires 20+ weeks for completion, which could explain the continued delay in releasing your refund.

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But I never filed an amendment? Should I be worried?

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Andre Dupont

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Sometimes the IRS initiates adjustments on their end which show up as amendment codes. Did you claim Recovery Rebate Credit or have any stimulus payment issues?

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No nothing like that. This is so frustrating 😤

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Jamal Edwards

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Same boat here. Been stuck since March with an 810. This years processing is a complete 🤡 show

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Mei Chen

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16 weeks is ridiculous! They expect us to just wait around while bills pile up smh

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fr fr the whole system needs an overhaul

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Amara Okonkwo

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Those 971/977 codes usually mean theres some kinda review happening behind the scenes. Hang in there!

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thanks fam, trying to stay positive but its rough out here

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Pro tip: try calling right when they open at 7am EST. Way better chance of getting through to someone who actually knows whats up

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This! And Mondays are usually less busy than other days

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