IRS Transcript Update: 291 Code Removing $1,365 Tax on 11/04 Followed by 290 Code on 11/11 - Next Steps After Amended Return Processing?
Been watching my transcript like a hawk. Got codes 291/971 last Friday 11/04 and today a 290 popped up on 11/11. I've been tracking every change on my account and want to share exactly what I'm seeing. My transcript currently shows: CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION | CYCLE | DATE | AMOUNT 150 Tax return filed | 20241805 | 05-20-2024 | $2,365.00 75221-453-17426-4 806 W-2 or 1099 withholding | | 04-15-2024 | -$7,918.00 810 Refund freeze | | 03-16-2024 | $0.00 766 Credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | -$779.00 766 Credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | -$7,582.00 766 Credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | -$7,921.00 971 Amended tax return or claim forwarded for processing | | 07-13-2024 | $0.00 977 Amended return filed | | 07-13-2024 | $0.00 33277-599-04516-4 767 Reduced or removed credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | $7,921.00 767 Reduced or removed credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | $7,582.00 767 Reduced or removed credit to your account | | 04-15-2024 | $773.00 806 W-2 or 1099 withholding | | 04-15-2024 | -$3,255.00 291 Reduced or removed prior tax assessed | | 11-04-2024 | -$2,365.00 18254-684-07292-4 971 Notice issued | | 11-04-2024 | $0.00 290 Additional tax assessed | 20244305 | 11-11-2024 | $0.00 18254-684-07293-4 I'm really confused about the sequence of events here. My original return from 05/20/2024 showed $2,365.00 (code 150). Then I've had several credits (766) and withholdings (806) including -$7,918.00 and -$3,255.00 from W-2s, plus credits of -$779.00, -$7,582.00, and -$7,921.00. But then there were corresponding 767 codes removing those credits ($7,921.00, $7,582.00, and $773.00). I filed an amended return (code 977) that was forwarded for processing (971) on 07/13/2024. Now I'm seeing this sequence with the 291 showing -$2,365.00 on 11/04 with a 971 notice issued same day, followed by the 290 additional tax assessed on 11/11 (cycle 20244305). I also had a refund freeze (810) code dated 03/16/2024 with $0.00 amount. Anyone know what comes next in this sequence? Getting really anxious about my refund timeline with all these back-and-forth adjustments and the recent 290/291 activity. Will I finally get my refund soon? The 291 seems to have removed my original tax assessment completely, but I'm not sure what the 290 with $0.00 means afterward.
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Nora Brooks
The transcript shows a complex sequence of tax adjustments throughout 2024. Your original tax return (code 150) filed in May 2024 showed a tax liability of $1,365.00. You had significant withholdings totaling $8,973.00 (two 806 codes: $6,818.00 and $2,155.00 from W-2s) and three separate credits totaling $13,982.00 (766 codes: $679.00, $6,482.00, and $6,821.00). However, these credits were later reversed through 767 codes ($6,821.00, $6,482.00, and $673.00), suggesting an initial error or adjustment. A refund freeze (810) was placed in March, and you filed an amended return (977) that was accepted for processing (971) on July 13. The recent activity is particularly significant: The 291 code on 11/04 showing -$1,365.00 indicates the IRS removed your original tax assessment completely. This was followed by a 290 code with $0.00 on 11/11 (cycle 20244305), typically indicating the IRS has completed their review and adjustments. The sequence of a 291 removal followed by a 290 assessment often signals the final stages of processing, though the $0.00 amount on the 290 suggests they're still finalizing the exact figures. The 971 notice issued on 11/04 should provide more details about these adjustments.
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Jayden Reed
•thx for breaking this down! any idea how much longer till i see the $$ in my account? 🙏
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Nora Brooks
•Usually 1-2 weeks after the 290, but with the freeze code it might take longer. Keep an eye on your WMR tool.
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Zane Hernandez
im in the exact same boat! got my 290 yesterday but still no DDD 😫
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Genevieve Cavalier
ugh the IRS and their stupid codes. its like trying to crack the davinci code fr fr 🤡
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Ethan Scott
•fr tho! why they gotta make everything so complicated 💅
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Lola Perez
The 810 freeze code from March might be whats holding things up. Did you verify your identity?
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Jayden Reed
•yep verified back in April but still waiting 😮💨
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Nathaniel Stewart
Called the IRS today and they said the 290 means review complete but refund department needs to release the freeze. Could take up to 8 weeks from 290 date smh
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Riya Sharma
•8 WEEKS?! nah fam thats wild 😤
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Nathaniel Stewart
•ikr? whole system needs an overhaul frfr
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Clarissa Flair
Looking at your transcript, the 291 removing your original $2,365 tax assessment followed by a $0.00 290 is actually a good sign! This usually means the IRS has determined you don't owe that tax anymore after reviewing your amended return. The $0.00 on the 290 suggests they're finalizing calculations. With all your withholdings ($11,173 total) and the tax being removed, you should be looking at a decent refund once they release that 810 freeze. Keep checking your transcript for a 846 refund issued code - that's what you're waiting for next!
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Kaiya Rivera
•This is super helpful! I've been stressing about what all these codes mean but you explained it perfectly. So the 291 basically wiped out my original tax debt and now I'm just waiting for them to calculate my actual refund amount? That makes me feel so much better about this whole process 🙏
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CosmicCowboy
Based on your transcript analysis, you're actually in a really good position! The 291 code removing your $2,365 tax liability combined with the $0.00 290 typically indicates the IRS has completed their review and determined you don't owe that original tax amount. Looking at your withholdings totaling over $11,000 and the tax being removed, you should expect a substantial refund once they process everything. The 810 freeze from March is likely the only thing holding up your refund release now. Keep monitoring for an 846 code (refund issued) with a direct deposit date (DDD). Given that your 290 posted on 11/11, I'd expect movement within the next 1-3 weeks if there are no other complications. The fact that they've moved through the review process this quickly after your amended return is actually encouraging! Stay patient - you're in the final stretch! 🤞
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