Transcript shows codes 768 and 806 instead of 766 for education credit?

Let me break down these transcript codes for you: - Code 766 is for credits of various types, including education credits (American Opportunity or Lifetime Learning) - Code 768 specifically refers to the Earned Income Credit (EIC), which is worth up to $7,430 for 3+ qualifying children in 2023 - Code 806 is for a withholding credit, basically the taxes taken from your paychecks The PATH Act does delay processing for returns with certain credits until at least February 15th, 2024. If you claimed both education credits AND EITC, your education credit (766) might not appear until your return finishes processing after the PATH lift. Current processing time is approximately 21 days for most returns.

I had this exact issue last year with my daughter's education credits. The transcript codes were completely confusing until I finally got through to an IRS agent who explained everything. Spent 3 days trying to call the regular IRS number with no luck. Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. Totally worth it. The agent confirmed my education credit was included but wasn't showing as a separate line item on my transcript. They explained exactly how the PATH Act affects education credits and when I could expect my refund. Saved me weeks of stress!

I went through this last year with my son's college credits. Super frustrating! I kept checking the IRS2Go app and reading through the transcript guides on r/tax and IRS.gov/transcripts. The education credits didn't appear right away after PATH lifted - took about 5 more days. What helped me was downloading both the account transcript AND the return transcript. The return transcript showed what I actually claimed while the account transcript showed what was processed. Really appreciated finding those resources online since the IRS phone lines were impossible.

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I had this same problem last year and the year before! The education credits NEVER show up on your transcript until after PATH lifts AND your return fully processes. I remember checking my transcript every 3 hours for days. Here's what happens: The 768 code (your EIC) and 806 (your withholding) appear first. Then after processing completes, you'll see a 766 code with your education credit amount and a 846 code with your refund date. It's frustrating because my preparer never explained this either. Just wait until tomorrow or the next day - it should update with everything at once.

This happened to me. Last month. With my son's college credit. I panicked too. Called Liberty Tax. They explained it. Education credits process after PATH lifts. Mine appeared 2 days later. With code 766. And correct amount. Don't worry yet. Give it until Friday. Then check again. Keep all your school documents handy. Just in case.

I filed on January 29th this year with education credits and had the EXACT same issue! My transcript only showed 768 and 806 until February 17th (two days after PATH lifted), then suddenly the 766 code appeared with my education credit amount. I was shocked by how complicated the whole process was - the IRS really doesn't make this easy to understand. My refund with all credits included was deposited on February 22nd, exactly 24 days after filing.

The collective wisdom around here is "transcript codes are like reading tea leaves" 😂 Seriously though, education credits (AOTC/LLC) do typically appear after PATH restrictions lift, but not immediately. The system processes in batches. Your 768 (EITC) and 806 (withholding) are already there, which is a good sign. Most people see their 766 code appear within 7 days after PATH lifts. One thing to check: look at the expected refund amount on your return. If it's higher than what's currently shown on your transcript (the 768 + 806 amounts), then your education credit is likely still pending and not rejected. Patience is hard when you're waiting for money, I know!