Common transcript codes
Transcript codes are account entries. They are useful for comparing patterns, but they do not replace an official IRS explanation of your account.
- 150: Return filed and tax liability established. This is often one of the anchor entries on an account transcript.
- 806: Withholding credit. Members often compare this to W-2 or income-document withholding.
- 846: Refund issued. This is the code most people look for when tracking a direct deposit or mailed refund.
- 570: Additional account action pending. This can appear during reviews, matching, holds, or other account pauses.
- 971: Notice issued or other account action. It is often discussed together with 570, but the details depend on the notice or account context.
- 810: Refund freeze. This usually needs careful official follow-up and should not be treated as a normal delay.
How to post a useful transcript question
- Post only code numbers and dates, not a full transcript screenshot.
- Include filing date, acceptance date, credits claimed, and whether you are weekly or daily if known.
- Remove name, SSN, address, employer details, bank information, and exact sensitive dollar details.
- Say whether WMR changed, stayed the same, or stopped showing bars.
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Where to discuss transcript movement
Use the Transcript Update Watch forum for daily and weekly movement reports.