What does CODE 971 on IRS transcript mean? Should I be worried?
Just checked my transcript and saw code 971 pop up. Never seen this before and googling isn't helping much. Anyone know what this means and if I should be worried? Getting nervous about my refund tbh
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Victoria Stark
Code 971 is a Notice Issued code, meaning the IRS is sending you a letter to explain something about your return. It's not necessarily bad news - could be them asking for verification or explaining an adjustment. Just keep an eye on your mail for the next week or two.
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Hassan Khoury
•omg thank you! was literally having a panic attack 😅
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Benjamin Kim
•got the same thing last year, turned out to be nothing major just them asking for my w2 again 🤷♀️
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Samantha Howard
hey i actually found this tool called taxr.ai that explains all these codes instantly. saved me so much stress trying to figure out what was going on with my transcript. its only $1 and way better than playing detective with google lol https://taxr.ai
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Megan D'Acosta
•fr? how does it work? does it just read the codes or what
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Samantha Howard
•nah its actually crazy detailed. you upload your transcript and it tells you exactly whats happening, when to expect your refund, and what to do if theres issues. saved me hours of research
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Megan D'Acosta
•just tried it and HOLY CRAP this is a game changer!!! why isn't everyone using this?? 🙌
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Sarah Ali
bruh everyone needs to chill with the 971 panic posts. its usually nothing serious
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Ryan Vasquez
waiting for my notice rn... its been 2 weeks since i got the 971. this waiting game is killing meee 😫
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Avery Saint
•same boat fam. irs playing with our emotions fr fr
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Taylor Chen
Fun fact: 971 appears on like 70% of transcripts. Its basically the IRS's way of saying 'we're gonna send you a letter about something' could be good could be bad but usually its minor
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Hassan Khoury
•thx for this! helps put my mind at ease
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Keith Davidson
My 971 turned into a refund a week later no cap 💯
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Ezra Bates
•manifesting this energy rn 🙏
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LunarLegend
Code 971 just means they're sending you a notice - don't stress too much about it! I've gotten it twice and both times it was just them confirming info or explaining a small adjustment. The waiting is the worst part but most of the time it's really not a big deal. Keep checking your mail and your transcript for updates!
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Tristan Carpenter
•thanks for the reassurance! this is my first time dealing with any codes on my transcript so i had no idea what to expect. really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - makes me feel way less anxious about the whole thing 😊
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