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!