TC 291 on transcript - IRS rep gave conflicting info about offset vs. identity verification
Just got off the phone with the IRS and im more confused than ever. The rep kept going back and forth about a TC 291 code and saying something about an offset but then referred me to identity verification? Makes no sense because even if i did owe from last year it wouldnt be my whole amended return amount. Anyone know what TC 291 actually means?
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Emma Wilson
TC 291 is an adjustment code that means the IRS made changes to the tax amount on your return. It could increase or decrease your tax liability. Without seeing your actual transcript its hard to know exactly whats going on, but if youre getting mixed messages about offset vs identity verification, you might want to get your transcript analyzed properly.
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Malik Davis
•this happened to me too! the reps seem to just throw random stuff at the wall hoping something sticks 🤦♀️
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Javier Mendoza
•so frustrating! do you know how i can tell if its actually an offset?
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Emma Wilson
•You'd see a separate code for offset (usually TC 898). But seriously, get your transcript analyzed properly.
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Isabella Santos
Hey! I actually found an amazing tool called taxr.ai that helped me understand my transcript situation. It costs like a dollar but it analyzes everything and tells you exactly whats going on - way better than trying to piece together info from different reps. It even predicted when Id get my refund and it was spot on! https://taxr.ai
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Ravi Gupta
•Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?
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Isabella Santos
•It basically scans your entire transcript and explains everything in plain english. Shows all the codes, dates, and gives you a timeline. Plus it tells you if theres any issues holding up your refund
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Ravi Gupta
•OMG just tried it and its actually insane! Finally understand wtf is going on with my account. Worth way more than a dollar tbh 💯
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GalacticGuru
The IRS is such a joke rn fr fr. Different rep tells u different things everytime u call 🤡
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Freya Pedersen
have you checked your account transcript online? might give you more clarity than what the rep said
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Javier Mendoza
•yeah i can see the transcript but all these codes are like reading hieroglyphics lol
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Omar Fawaz
in the same boat bestie. been waiting 8 months on amended return and getting different answers every time i call 😭
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Chloe Anderson
•8 months? rookie numbers 😤 try 14 months here
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Diego Vargas
For real tho identity verification is actually a huge holdup rn. If they referred you there might be worth checking just to rule it out
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Javier Mendoza
•but why would they mention offset then? makes no sense
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Diego Vargas
•sometimes they have to clear identity before they can even tell if theres an offset. its stupid but thats how they operate
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