Need help understanding IRS transcript codes - can someone explain what all these numbers mean?

Hi there! You actually haven't attached any transcript image to your post. But I can help explain the common codes you might see. The most important ones are usually 150 (tax return filed), 570 (refund hold), 971 (notice issued), and 846 (refund issued). What specific codes are you seeing on yours?

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lol welcome to the club of confused taxpayers 😭 we're all out here trying to decode these things like ancient hieroglyphics

Pro tip: bookmark the IRS code explanation page. You'll need it trust me

its literally impossible to understand these things without help. ive been staring at mine for hours and im more confused then when i started 🙃

The IRS really needs to make these more user friendly... its 2025 for crying out loud!

I feel your pain! IRS transcripts are definitely confusing at first. Here are the key codes to look for: 150 means your return was processed, 570 means there's a hold on your refund (usually for review), 971 means they sent you a notice, and 846 is the big one - that's when your refund is actually issued with a date. The cycle code (first 4 digits of the date) can also give you hints about processing timing. If you can share what codes you're seeing, we can help decode what's happening with your specific situation!