Transcript Updated from 810-766-768 - What Do These IRS Codes Mean?

Those codes represent specific actions on your account. Have you checked what each individual code means? Code 810 is a freeze on your account, which temporarily holds processing. Code 766 indicates a credit to your account, typically for tax credits you claimed. Code 768 specifically relates to the Earned Income Credit. Did you claim EIC on your return? The progression suggests your account is moving from a review state to credit application, which is generally positive movement.

According to IRS Publication 5344, section 3.4.2, the code sequence you're seeing indicates standard processing for a return with credits. The 810 freeze is automatically applied to returns claiming certain credits per IRC 6402(e). The 766 represents general credits applied to your account, while 768 specifically refers to the Earned Income Credit as defined in IRC 32. When these appear in sequence, it typically means your return has passed the verification stage and is proceeding to refund issuance.

This code progression is like watching traffic lights change from red to yellow to green. The 810 is your red light (processing stopped), 766 is your yellow (getting ready), and 768 is approaching green (almost there). But if you're really concerned about timing, you might want to verify everything is on track. I was stuck in a similar pattern for weeks until I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to actually reach an IRS agent. It's like having a fast pass at an amusement park instead of standing in line for hours. The agent confirmed everything was fine and gave me an exact date for my refund.

I work with these codes daily. Here's what you need to know: 810 is a freeze code that's automatically applied to any return claiming refundable credits. The 766 is your credit application - likely Child Tax Credit based on the amount. The 768 is specifically your Earned Income Credit. The fact that you've moved from 810 to seeing the credits applied means your return has cleared verification. Look for an 846 code next - that's your refund issued code. You should see money within 5-7 business days after the 846 appears.

I've tracked these codes for three tax seasons now. What you're seeing is absolutely normal and actually good news. The 810 freeze is placed on all returns with certain credits while they verify eligibility. The 766 code with $2,456 is your general tax credit (likely Child Tax Credit based on the amount). The 768 code with $1,872 is specifically your Earned Income Credit. When these codes appear in this order, it means your return has passed verification and is moving to refund status. You should see code 846 (refund issued) appear within 3-5 business days. Unlike when you just see a 570 code with no movement, this pattern shows active progress. Your refund should hit your bank account within 7-10 days from today's update.

I think I might be able to help because I just went through this exact situation! My transcript updated with these same codes last Thursday (I believe it was 810, then 766, then 768). I was sort of confused and worried at first, but then my refund hit my account yesterday morning! So it took about 5 days from seeing those codes to getting the money. Hope that helps maybe?

I had this exact sequence last month. My 810 code appeared on March 2nd, then 766 and 768 showed up on March 18th. My refund was deposited on March 23rd. Did your transcript also show a 570 code at any point? Did you receive any correspondence from the IRS during the process? Have you checked the Where's My Refund tool to see if it matches what your transcript is showing?