420 Code on Transcript and "Audit Status Unavailable" Error - No Audit Letters Received But Refund Delayed

I checked my transcript this morning and noticed a 420 code. My refund was supposed to come last month but now im freaking out. Does anyone know what this means? First time seeing this and im super nervous. So when I logged into the IRS website at 12:44, I tried to check my Audit Status on the Account Home page. But I got an error message saying "Audit Status Unavailable" and "We are unable to load your audit status. Please try again later." There was also a notice that said "The information provided below is based on our current data. Please note, audits conducted by mail are the only type of audits available at this time. For more specific details, please refer to the letters you have received." I'm really worried because I don't remember getting any audit letters in the mail. The page had a section for "Frequently Asked Questions About Audits" but I couldn't access that either. I was on "sa.www4.irs.gov" when checking this. Does seeing the 420 code plus this audit status page mean I'm definitely being audited? Why would my transcript show a 420 code if I haven't received any letters? Has anyone dealt with this before? I really needed that refund last month for bills.

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GalaxyGuardian

Hey there! Tax pro chiming in about that 420 code on your transcript. The 420 code typically means your return was selected for examination/review - but don't panic! This doesn't automatically mean a full audit. Often it's just the IRS doing additional verification on certain items. Could be something as simple as income verification or checking documentation for credits claimed. Looking at your situation, I'd strongly recommend using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to get a detailed analysis of your transcript and estimated timeline. It's been super helpful for my clients to understand exactly what's happening with their returns and when they might see movement.

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