TC 291 on transcript - What does As Of date really mean?
Just checked my transcripts and noticed a TC 291 code showed up. The as of date is March 18th. Anyone know what this actually means for my refund? Getting really nervous about this adjustment.
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Evelyn Martinez
Hey there, IRS expert here. The TC-291 code usually means an adjustment was made to your return. The 'As Of' date on your transcript is when the IRS will next update your account - but its not set in stone. if you see the date change without any new transactions, that just means the IRS computer system is reviewing your account. No need to panic! I recommend checking out taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) - its an AI tool that can analyze your transcript and tell you exactly what's happening with these codes and dates. Super helpful for understanding whats actually going on with your refund.
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Benjamin Carter
•omg thank u! my as of date keeps changing and i was freaking out 😭
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Maya Lewis
•Has anyone tried that taxr.ai thing? Im tired of trying to decode these stupid transcripts 🤔
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Isaac Wright
•Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back:
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Maya Lewis
•yo this is actually super helpful! just tried it myself. way better than trying to figure this stuff out on my own 💯
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Lucy Taylor
•My as of date changed 3 times this month already... in the same boat as everyone else here 🚣♀️
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Evelyn Martinez
•Yep, the IRS computers do this all the time. Just keep checking your transcripts weekly and use tools like taxr to understand what's happening.
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Connor Murphy
•ngl these transcript codes make me wanna throw my computer out the window 🤮 gonna try that AI thing
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KhalilStar
•Been dealing with this for 6 months... finally used taxr and it explained everything. Worth every penny fr fr
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Mateo Hernandez
Tax pro here. TC 291 is an adjustment code that reduces the amount previously assessed. The 'as of' date typically indicates when the adjustment will be processed, not necessarily when you'll receive your refund. Keep monitoring your transcript for additional codes like 846 which indicates refund issued.
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NebulaNova
•thx for explaining! do you know how long after 291 until I might see that 846 code?
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Mateo Hernandez
•Usually 2-3 weeks, but with IRS backlogs it could take longer. Each case is different tho
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Aisha Khan
Hey I've been using taxr.ai to track my refund and it's been super helpful with explaining all these codes. It costs $4.99 but totally worth it - gives you specific timeline predictions and explains everything in plain English. Check it out: https://taxr.ai
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Ethan Taylor
•for real? how accurate is it? tired of guessing what all these codes mean 😩
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Aisha Khan
•Yeah its legit! The AI reads your whole transcript and explains everything. Even caught some stuff I missed. Way better than trying to piece everything together from random forum posts
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Ethan Taylor
•just tried it and OMG where has this been all my life?! 🙌 finally know exactly whats happening with my refund!
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Yuki Ito
Got the same code last week. Still waiting but seeing movement finally 🙏
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Carmen Lopez
mine took about 3 weeks after 291 to get my refund deposited. hang in there!
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NebulaNova
•omg that gives me hope! 🤞
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AstroAdventurer
The IRS is such a joke fr fr. Why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤡
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Andre Dupont
•fr these codes might as well be hieroglyphics 💀
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Zoe Papanikolaou
Anyone else's as of date keep changing? Mine moved like 3 times already smh
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Jamal Wilson
•same boat fam. its been a rollercoaster ngl
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Carmen Diaz
TC 291 typically means they made an adjustment that reduced your tax liability, which is actually good news! The "as of" date is when they plan to process it, but don't stress if it changes - that's totally normal. I had the same code last year and got my refund about 2-3 weeks after it appeared. Just keep checking your transcript weekly for updates, especially looking for TC 846 which means refund issued. You're in the home stretch! 🤞
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Isabella Brown
•Thank you so much for this explanation! I've been stressing about this for days and your comment really helped calm my nerves. Quick question - when you say "reduced tax liability" does that mean I might actually get a bigger refund than expected? 🤔 Also really appreciate the timeline info, gives me something concrete to look forward to!
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