IRS Transcript Code 960: What does it mean for my refund?
Just checked my transcript and saw code 960. Anyone know what this means? Been waiting on my refund for 3 months now and starting to get worried. The amount shows up as -0- but my expected refund was $4,322.
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Oliver Fischer
Tax pro here. Code 960 indicates a pending review of your return. It's typically associated with income verification or documentation checks. The -0- amount is normal during this review phase. These reviews can take 60-120 days to complete.
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Amina Sy
Author120 days??? omg thats insane 😠do they at least pay interest?
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Oliver Fischer
Yes, they do pay interest! Current rate is 7% annually, calculated from the original filing deadline.
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Javier Garcia
in the same boat rn. got 960 two weeks ago still nothing changed smh
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Emma Taylor
Mine took 6 months with that code last year. buckle up buttercup 🤡
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Amina Sy
Author6 MONTHS??? noooooo ðŸ˜
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Malik Robinson
did u claim EIC or child tax credit? those usually trigger the 960
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Amina Sy
Authoryeah claimed both actually. guess that explains it
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Isabella Silva
welcome to IRS hell lololol we're all suffering here together
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Ravi Choudhury
fr fr the IRS really be playing games with our money 🤮
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Connor Gallagher
I had code 960 last year and it was nerve-wracking! Mine was triggered by claiming education credits that didn't match up with what the IRS had on file from my school. Took about 10 weeks total but they did eventually release my full refund plus interest. The key is to make sure you have all your documentation ready in case they request it. You can also try calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service if it goes beyond 120 days - they helped speed up my case when I was at the 4 month mark.
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