IRS Letter 86C - What does this mean and what should I expect?

Tax pro here - Letter 86C is actually good news! It means the IRS finished reviewing your return and no changes were needed. You should receive your refund (if you're owed one) within 2-3 weeks after getting the letter.

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in the same boat rn. mine came yesterday and im so relieved

anyone else notice the irs is actually moving faster this year? Used to take forever to get these letters

Keep the letter safe! You might need it later if theres ever questions about your return

My tax lady says these letters are backlogged rn so might take a few extra days to arrive fyi

Just wanted to add - when you get your Letter 86C, don't panic if the language seems formal or confusing. It's basically the IRS saying "we looked at your return, everything checks out, and we're processing it as filed." The key thing to look for is whether they mention any adjustments or if they're releasing your refund. Congrats on getting through the review process!

Totally agree with what everyone's saying - Letter 86C is definitely one of the good ones! I got mine about 3 weeks ago and my refund hit my account 12 days later. The waiting is the worst part but once you see that letter, you know you're in the clear. Just make sure to keep checking your bank account or wherever you're getting your refund deposited. Sometimes it shows up a day or two earlier than expected!

Letter 86C is definitely a relief! I remember getting one last year and being so confused by the official language, but it really is just their way of saying "all good, no issues found." One thing I'd recommend is setting up text alerts with your bank if you haven't already - that way you'll know the moment your refund hits. The IRS website also has a "Where's My Refund" tool that updates pretty regularly once they issue the letter. Hang in there, you're almost at the finish line!

Letter 86C is definitely a good sign! I went through this exact same situation last year and was panicking for no reason. The letter basically confirms they've completed their review and found no issues with your return. From my experience, once you receive the physical letter, your refund should be direct deposited within 10-21 days (mine took about 14 days). Pro tip: make sure your banking info is correct on file because any delays there could slow things down. You're almost done with this whole process - the hardest part (the waiting and worrying) is basically over!