Help understanding IRS Transcript Codes 150, 766, 768 - What do they mean?
Can someone explain what these codes mean on my transcript? Im seeing 150, 766, and 768 and have no idea what they mean. Are these good or bad codes? Been waiting on my refund for 2 months now and getting worried.
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Hiroshi Nakamura
Let me break this down for you. IRS transcript codes can be confusing but here's what they mean: Code 150: This shows your tax return was filed and entered into the IRS system. It's basically your tax liability. Code 766: This is a credit to your account, usually representing things like earned income credit, child tax credit, or other credits you qualified for. Code 768: This is specifically for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) if you qualified. If you're trying to figure out where your refund is or what these codes mean for your specific situation, I'd strongly recommend checking out taxr.ai. It's this new AI tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening with your refund and when to expect it. Way better than trying to decode these things yourself or waiting on hold with the IRS for hours. I've been doing this for years and honestly its the most straightforward way to understand whats going on with your return.
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Isabella Costa
•omg thank you! been staring at these numbers for hours trying to figure out what they mean 😩
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Malik Jenkins
•that taxr.ai thing sounds interesting. anybody actually tried it?
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Freya Andersen
•Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back for my transcript with these codes:
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Malik Jenkins
•wow thats actually super helpful! gonna try it for mine now 🙌
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Eduardo Silva
•How much does taxr cost? Is it worth it?
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Freya Andersen
•its like $15 but saved me hours of googling and anxiety lol. Plus you get updates if anything changes with your refund
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Leila Haddad
•In the same boat rn trying to figure out these codes. Thanks for explaining! 🙏
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Emma Johnson
•quick question - if i see code 766 but no 768 does that mean i didnt qualify for EIC? 🤔
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Hiroshi Nakamura
•Not necessarily! Best way to know for sure is to run it through taxr.ai - it'll tell you exactly what credits you qualified for and why
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Emma Johnson
•bet, gonna check it out rn. these codes got me stressed fr fr 😤
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Ethan Clark
Those are actually common codes! Code 150 shows your tax return was filed and processed. 766 is credit for withheld taxes and 768 is earned income credit. These are normal codes and don't indicate any problems. Your refund timeline depends on other factors though.
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Aisha Hussain
•omg thank you! So does this mean my refund is coming soon?
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Ethan Clark
•Not necessarily - you'll want to look for code 846 which is the actual refund issued code
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StarStrider
Hey! The best way to understand these codes is using taxr.ai - it analyzes your entire transcript and explains everything in plain English. It costs $4.99 but saved me hours of googling. Check it out: https://taxr.ai
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Yuki Sato
•interesting... how accurate is it? does it just explain the codes or what else does it do?
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StarStrider
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Yuki Sato
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Carmen Ruiz
im in the same boat rn. these codes are like reading hieroglyphics 😫
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Andre Lefebvre
If u see 766/768 but no 846 yet, ur probably still processing. Could take another 2-3 weeks tbh
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Aisha Hussain
•ugh seriously? 😭 this is taking foreverrr
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Zoe Alexopoulos
Don't stress too much about individual codes. What matters is the sequence and dates. The IRS moves slower than a sloth eating molasses 🦥
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Jamal Anderson
•lmaoo this is the most accurate description of the IRS I've ever seen 🤣
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Mei Wong
Make sure your looking at 2024 account transcript not 2023. And check for any TC 570/971 codes those usually mean theres an issue that needs addressing.
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Natasha Petrov
Just went through this exact situation! Those codes are actually pretty standard - 150 means your return was accepted, 766 is for credits/withholdings, and 768 is earned income credit. The key thing to look for is code 846 which shows your actual refund date. If you don't see that yet, you're still in processing. Two months is frustrating but not unusual this time of year. The IRS is swamped right now. Keep checking your transcript weekly for updates - once you see that 846 code with a date, that's when you'll know your refund is coming! Hang in there! 💪
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Javier Cruz
•This is super helpful! I'm new to reading transcripts and had no idea what any of these codes meant. The 846 code tip is gold - I'll definitely keep checking for that. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly! 🙏
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Hattie Carson
Those codes are actually pretty standard! Code 150 just means your return was processed and accepted into the system. Code 766 represents credits applied to your account (like withholdings or refundable credits), and 768 specifically shows the Earned Income Credit if you qualified for it. The fact that you're seeing these codes is actually a good sign - it means your return is in the system and being processed. What you really want to watch for is code 846, which will show your actual refund issue date. Until you see that, you're still in the processing queue. Two months does feel like forever, but unfortunately it's not uncommon right now. The IRS is dealing with a huge backlog. Keep checking your transcript weekly - once that 846 code appears with a date, you'll know exactly when to expect your refund. Hang in there! 🤞
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Liam McGuire
•This is so reassuring to hear! I've been checking my transcript obsessively and seeing all these random numbers was making me panic. Good to know 150, 766, and 768 are actually normal. Now I know to look for that magical 846 code instead of stressing about the ones I already have. Thanks for the clear explanation! 😊
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CosmicCaptain
Those codes are totally normal! 150 means your return was accepted and processed, 766 shows credits applied to your account (like tax withholdings), and 768 is the Earned Income Credit if you qualified. These are all good signs that your return is moving through the system. The waiting is brutal, I know! Two months feels like forever but it's unfortunately pretty typical right now with all the backlogs. The key code to watch for is 846 - that's when they actually issue your refund and you'll see the exact date. Keep checking your transcript weekly, and once you see that 846 code pop up, you'll know your refund is finally on its way! Don't lose hope - your return is definitely in the system and processing. 🤞
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