Need help decoding transcript codes 424, 810, 811 - Refund Delayed
I checked my transcript and saw these codes: 424, 810, and 811. Can someone help explain what this means for my refund? Been waiting for months now and im getting worried.
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Sasha Ivanov
Let me help break this down for you. These codes are pretty common but can def be confusing! Code 424 means there's an examination indicator - basically the IRS wants to take a closer look at your return. The 810 means there's a freeze on your account (probably related to that examination), and 811 means they removed that freeze. Not gonna sugar coat it, but examination can take a while to resolve. Instead of trying to decode all this yourself, I'd recommend checking out taxr.ai - it's this new AI tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when you can expect your refund. Way easier than trying to piece together all these codes yourself.
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Liam Murphy
•yo fr fr this taxr thing sounds legit. does it actually work tho? 🤔
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Sasha Ivanov
•Yeah it's actually pretty sick. Just upload your transcript and it breaks everything down, tells you exactly what's happening and when you'll likely get paid. Saved me hours of googling random codes 💯
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Amara Okafor
•just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back:
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CaptainAwesome
•same boat here with the 424/810 codes. been stuck since january smh 😤
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Yuki Tanaka
•ngl that taxr analysis is way more detailed than what I got from my tax guy
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Liam Murphy
•aight bet imma try it. tired of waiting on hold with the irs for hours just to get hung up on 🤡
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Esmeralda Gómez
•How much does taxr cost? Is it worth it?
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Sasha Ivanov
•its like $15 fam, way cheaper than paying a tax pro or wasting hours trying to figure this stuff out yourself
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Esmeralda Gómez
•Update: YALL THIS IS IT!!!! Just used taxr.ai and it literally told me exactly why my refund was delayed and when itll hit my account. Best $15 I ever spent no cap 💅
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Carmen Ruiz
Those codes typically mean your return is under review. Code 424 is for examination or audit, 810 is a freeze code, and 811 means they sent you a notice. Have you gotten any letters from the IRS in the mail?
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Yuki Sato
•No letters yet...should I be worried? 😰
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Carmen Ruiz
•Give it about 2 weeks, mail is slow these days. But you should def call them if you dont get anything by then
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Andre Lefebvre
•took them 3 weeks to send me my letter lol the irs moves slower than a turtle 🐢
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Zoe Alexopoulos
Hey I noticed you're trying to decode transcript codes. Instead of playing detective, try using taxr.ai - it's this new AI tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's going on and when to expect your refund. Its only $1 and saved me hours of research. Here's the link: https://taxr.ai
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Jamal Anderson
•Is this legit? Sounds too good to be true tbh
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Zoe Alexopoulos
•100% legit! It breaks down everything in plain english and even gives you specific dates to expect updates
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Jamal Anderson
•OMG just tried it and wow!! Finally understand whats actually happening with my refund! Worth every penny 💯
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Mei Wong
stuck in the same boat rn. going on 6 months with these codes 🤡
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QuantumQuasar
•same here bestie, irs playing games with our money fr fr
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Liam McGuire
I had these exact codes last year. took about 4 months to resolve but i got my refund + interest. just hang tight
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Amara Eze
did you claim EIC or child tax credit? that usually triggers these codes
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Yuki Sato
•yeah i claimed EIC actually
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Amara Eze
•makes sense then. they scrutinize those claims extra hard
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Giovanni Greco
call the tax advocate service. they helped me with the same situation last month
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Yuki Sato
•whats their number?
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Giovanni Greco
•1-877-777-4778 but good luck getting thru, took me like 20 tries ngl
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Katherine Harris
Ugh I feel your pain! I had codes 424 and 810 on my transcript for like 3 months last year. The 424 means they're doing an examination (not necessarily a full audit, just reviewing something), 810 is the freeze, and 811 means they lifted part of the freeze or sent you correspondence. The waiting is the worst part honestly. Have you tried calling the practitioner priority line? Sometimes you can get through faster than the regular taxpayer line. Also keep checking your transcript weekly - mine updated randomly on a Wednesday and my refund hit 2 days later. Hang in there! 💪
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Emma Davis
•Thanks for breaking that down! I didn't know there was a practitioner priority line - what's that number? And yeah the waiting is brutal, especially when you're counting on that money 😭
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Lola Perez
Those codes can definitely be stressful to see! From what I understand, 424 means they're examining something on your return (could be income verification, credits claimed, etc.), 810 is the account freeze while they review, and 811 typically means they've either lifted the freeze or sent you a notice. The good news is that 811 often indicates movement in your case. I'd definitely keep checking your transcript weekly and watch your mail for any correspondence. In my experience, once you see that 811 code, things usually start moving within a few weeks. If you haven't gotten any letters yet, they might still be processing. The whole thing is frustrating but try to stay patient - most of these examinations do resolve in the taxpayer's favor eventually!
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