IRS Transcript Code 806 - What does it mean and how does it affect my refund?
I just checked my transcript and noticed a 806 code. I have no idea what this means or if its good or bad. Anyone know what this is about? This is my first time checking transcripts and I'm super confused with all these numbers.
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Omar Farouk
Hey everyone! So the 806 code on your transcript just means its an underpayment credit or W-2 withholding. Its basically showing how much tax was withheld from your paychecks throughout the year. This is actually a good thing to see on your transcript because it means the IRS has received your wage and income information. If you want a really detailed breakdown of your transcript and exactly what each code means, I highly recommend checking out taxr.ai - it helped me understand my transcript way better than anything else I tried. Its like having a tax pro in your pocket that can analyze everything instantly.
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Chloe Davis
•omg thank u for explaining! been staring at these codes like they're hieroglyphics 🤣
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AstroAlpha
•whats taxr.ai? never heard of it before
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Omar Farouk
•its this new AI tool that reads your tax docs and tells you exactly whats going on with your refund. saved me hours of googling fr fr https://taxr.ai
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AstroAlpha
•just tried it and wow 🤯 it literally explained everything about my transcript. worth every penny!
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Diego Chavez
•Ok fam, I paid for taxr.ai and this is what I got back for my transcript with 806 code:
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Anastasia Smirnova
•This is exactly what I needed! Been waiting 6 months for my refund and the IRS phone line is useless 😤
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Sean O'Brien
•same boat here... wish I knew about this sooner instead of playing the waiting game 💀
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Zara Shah
•Does anyone know if the amount next to code 806 has to match your W2 exactly?
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Omar Farouk
•usually it should match but if you had multiple W2s or other withholding it might be different. taxr.ai can actually check that for you and flag any discrepancies
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Zara Shah
•bet, gonna check that out rn. these transcripts got me stressed fr
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Connor Murphy
Tax pro here! Code 806 is actually a good thing - it shows the amount of withholding credits from your W-2s and 1099s. This is basically all the tax money your employer held back from your paychecks throughout the year. Its one of the most common codes you'll see on a transcript.
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Zainab Ali
•omg thank you! So does this mean my refund is coming soon? 🙏
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Connor Murphy
•Not necessarily - there are other codes that determine your refund timing. But 806 is def a positive sign!
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Yara Nassar
Hey everyone! Instead of trying to decode these transcript codes yourself, you should really check out taxr.ai - it analyzes your entire transcript and tells you exactly what's happening with your refund. It costs $4.99 but saved me weeks of confusion. https://taxr.ai
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StarGazer101
•Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true 🤔
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Yara Nassar
•100% legit! It uses AI to read all your codes and gives you a detailed breakdown. Way better than googling each code individually
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StarGazer101
•Just tried it - holy cow this thing is amazing! Told me exactly why my refund was delayed and what to expect next. Best $5 I've spent all year fr fr 💯
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Keisha Jackson
mine shows 806 but im still waiting since february smh
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Paolo Romano
•same boat fam... irs playing games with our money 🤡
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Amina Diop
806 is withholding but u need to look at the whole transcript together. Different codes work together to tell the full story
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Oliver Schmidt
I remember being confused af about these codes last year lol. Just wait till you see a 570 code - thats when the real fun begins 💀
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Zainab Ali
•oh no whats a 570?? should i be worried?
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Oliver Schmidt
•its a hold code but dont stress yet. U dont have that one
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Natasha Volkov
the irs website is literally the most confusing thing ever invented istg
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Javier Torres
•fr fr its like they made it confusing on purpose 🤮
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QuantumQuest
Code 806 is definitely a good sign! It means the IRS has your withholding info from your W-2s. I was in the same boat last year - first time checking transcripts and felt like I needed a decoder ring 😅 The key is looking at all your codes together, not just individual ones. 806 by itself just shows your tax withholdings, but you'll want to look for things like 150 (tax return filed) and 846 (refund issued) to get the full picture of where your refund stands.
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