Why Is My $23,973 IRS Refund Frozen With Code 810 When My Transcript Shows $0 Income and Processing Date After Freeze?

I just pulled my 2022 account transcript dated March 10, 2023 and I'm seeing a refund amount of -$24,973.00 but there's something concerning me. Looking at my transcript in detail, it shows: Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury Request Date: 03-10-2023 Response Date: 03-10-2023 Tracking Number: [redacted] My ACCOUNT BALANCE shows -$24,973.00 ACCRUED INTEREST: $0.00 AS OF: Mar. 27, 2023 ACCRUED PENALTY: $0.00 AS OF: Mar. 27, 2023 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): -$24,973.00 The transcript shows the following information from my return: EXEMPTIONS: 01 FILING STATUS: Single ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: $0.00 TAXABLE INCOME: $0.00 TAX PER RETURN: $0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: $0.00 RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER) Apr. 15, 2023 PROCESSING DATE Mar. 27, 2023 What's concerning me is this refund freeze (code 810) from February 2, 2023. The TRANSACTIONS section shows: CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION - CYCLE DATE - AMOUNT 150 Tax return filed - 20231005 03-27-2023 - $0.00 30211-425-20579-3 810 Refund freeze - 02-02-2023 - $0.00 766 Credit to your account - 04-15-2023 - -$24,973.00 Can someone explain what this freeze code 810 means and when I might actually receive my $24,973 refund? The credit is showing for April 15th but with this freeze code, I'm not sure what to expect. Is it normal to have a refund freeze dated before my return was even processed? My processing date shows as March 27, 2023, but the freeze is from February 2nd. Also, why does my transcript show $0.00 for adjusted gross income and taxable income yet I'm due such a large refund?

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15 comments

Liam Fitzgerald

•10M

The transcript shows a substantial refund amount of $23,973.00, but there are several key details to note. Your return was processed on March 27, 2023, with a Transaction Code 150, showing zero tax liability for 2022. Both your adjusted gross income and taxable income are listed as $0.00, which is unusual and might be one reason for the additional IRS scrutiny. The code 810 (refund freeze) placed on February 2, 2023, indicates that the IRS has temporarily halted the refund for review. This is particularly common with returns showing zero income but claiming significant refundable credits. The credit amount (code 766) is scheduled for April 15, 2023, but the freeze will need to be resolved before any refund is issued. Your account balance shows -$23,973.00 with no accrued interest or penalties as of March 27, 2023. The transcript also confirms you filed as Single with 1 exemption. The tracking number (104077617309) and cycle code (30211-425-20579-3) can be useful for reference when contacting the IRS about your return status. Given the combination of zero reported income and a large refund amount, expect the review process to be thorough. While there's no set timeframe for resolution, you may want to ensure you have all supporting documentation ready in case the IRS requests additional information.

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Omar Fawaz

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I had a similar situation last year with an 810 freeze and zero income showing on my transcript. The IRS typically places these holds when there's a mismatch between reported income and refundable credits claimed. Since you're showing $0 AGI but claiming nearly $24K in refunds, they want to verify your eligibility for credits like EITC and CTC. The freeze date being before your processing date is actually normal - the IRS can flag returns for review during initial processing. In my case, the freeze lasted about 8-10 weeks after the processing date. You might get a CP05 notice asking for documentation to support your credits. My advice: gather all your supporting docs (W-2s, 1099s, proof of dependents, etc.) and wait for correspondence. Calling won't speed things up much, but you can check if they need anything specific from you.

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