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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 9:24:30 AM

I got tax topic 151. Could it b bcuz I got a early bird advance tax refund loan that has 2 b paid b4 I get my refund

I recieved this on Wheres my refund Take Action. We have received your tax return and it is being reviewed. You will receive a notice from us requesting additional information within 30 calendar days. You may not receive all or part of your refund until we receive and review the information we requested. If you need more information after you receive our notice, call the number on the notice. Please do not contact us until you have received the notice as we are unable to take any action until then. Please read the following information related to your tax situation: Tax Topic 151, Your Appeal Rights. I filed with credit katma & got tge earlybird advanc tax refund loan it has 2 be paid back before the irs gives me my refund could this be why i got that messag

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Expert Alumni
Jun 6, 2019 9:24:32 AM

It may be the reason, but until you receive the letter from IRS you won't know for sure. Unfortunately, you will need to wait until you receive the IRS letter. 

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:24:33 AM

I received the same "take action" Notice which scared the hell out of me.... But I received my letter and turns out I owed $20 from 2015. I paid it online but now I'm wondering how long it will take for them to release my money.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:24:35 AM

Was it tax topic 151

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:24:36 AM

Tax Topic 151 just refers to your appeal rights.  Meaning if you don't agree with what the letter says you owe,  you have that right to appeal.  It will also be in the letter they send you.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 9:24:37 AM

So 151 means you owe money