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How to remove pending transaction hold? Tax Advocate MIA after adjustment letter

Filed my taxes and now theres a pending transaction hold since October. Got my adjustment letter December 30th but nothing has changed. My tax advocate is impossible to reach and isnt doing anything to help. Anyone know which department I need to contact to get this pending transaction lifted?

Zara Shah

The pending transaction is likely a freeze code on your account. You'll need to contact the IRS Accounts Management department at 1-800-829-1040. Call early morning when they first open. Ask specifically about the pending transaction code on your account and request to speak with someone who can remove the freeze code. Your adjustment letter from December means they've reviewed your return, but the freeze needs manual removal.

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Sean Flanagan

thank you! do you know what time they open? tried calling yesterday but was on hold 2 hrs then got disconnected 😤

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Zara Shah

They open at 7am EST. Monday and Tuesday are usually their busiest days, try calling Wednesday-Friday for shorter wait times

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NebulaNomad

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Luca Ferrari

Does this actually work? Been dealing with holds for months and getting desperate 🤔

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NebulaNomad

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Luca Ferrari

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Nia Wilson

in the same boat bestie 🚣‍♀️ my TA hasnt responded in 3 months lmaooo these advocates are useless fr

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Mateo Martinez

Same! Mine straight up retired and nobody told me 💀

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Aisha Hussain

If you can get your transcript, post it here and we can help identify the specific hold codes

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Sean Flanagan

how do I get my transcript? the website keeps giving me errors

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Aisha Hussain

Try requesting by mail if the website isn't working. Takes about 5-10 days but at least you'll have it

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Ethan Clark

Your probably dealing with a TC570 hold. Those can take forever to clear manually smh the system is so broken

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StarStrider

pro tip: call your local taxpayer advocate office instead of your assigned advocate. sometimes they can help even if they arent assigned to ur case

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Sean Flanagan

omg thank u will try this tomorrow!

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