Track my refund states topic 151 1242 code what's this mean turbo tax has yet to notify me off this?

[joselyz1]

I looked up on irs.gov and there sending me the letter 151 with code 1242 does anyone know that fax number to fax the paper to them?? I'm really not trying to wait any longer I filed on Jan 4th had to identify Feb 13 to wait 9 weeks , and on the 7th week I check that I'm getting this letter. I've waiting so long just want this to be done.

[jojomilo]

Code 1242 simply means that your return was e-filed 3 weeks ago and your refund is frozen while the IRSasks for more information such as a birth certificate for a dependent, etc.

[mbynoe]

I received the same code 1242...I just received the letter from the IRS requesting my placement paperwork for my 4 foster kids.

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[Floyd hayes jr]

Why is irs sent me 151 notice 

[DonnaLO]

Once the IRS notified TurboTax that your return was accepted, they don't update us about anything else.

Here is information about Tax Topic 151 from the IRS website:

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc151

Here is information on how you can reach the IRS by phone for further assistance:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301592

[dgooden90]

I dont have health insurance is that the reason I'm getting just the tax topic 151?

[CassLO]

@dgooden90  

If you are showing Tax Topic 152 simply means your return is still in the processing stage and topics and bars disappearing mean the process is moving along.

The general timeline of e-filed returns is: Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.

The IRS started processing returns later than in prior years and as such has a backlog to work through. They also just recently started processing returns claiming EIC and/or ACTC.

During processing, the government reviews your refund. During the review process, they look for math errors on your return (extremely rare in TurboTax) and they also check if you owe back taxes, unpaid child support, or other debts.

If they need to make any corrections, they may offset (reduce) your refund. In some cases, the correction might even increase your refund.

Once that part's done, the government approves your refund, which means it's ready to be deposited or sent.  At that point the IRS site will update with a direct deposit date.

 Topic No. 152 Refund Information

Some 2019 federal refunds are delayed due to the PATH Act

[erhamilo91]

I am trying to contact the IRS because it says they need more information but, I can't get ahold of anyone ad I can't verify my identity on the IRS website because I do not have any loans or credit cards. what do I do.?

[EbonyA]

@erhamilo91 According to this IRS link, if you are unable to verify your identity online (due to not having all the required information) or over the phone, "we may ask you to schedule an appointment at your local IRS office to verify your identity in person".

[lekivwright]

what the problem with my tax and why it taking so long to get my tax refund back can you please help me out with this....

[DoninGA]

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@lekivwright wrote:

what the problem with my tax and why it taking so long to get my tax refund back can you please help me out with this....

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The IRS is seriously behind in processing 2020 tax returns.  This is due to many factors, such as the pandemic, completing processing of millions of 2019 tax returns, stimulus payments, unemployment compensation exclusion tax refunds., changes in the tax code by Congress in the middle of the 2020 tax season and the like.

Millions of taxpayers have not yet received there federal tax refunds.

Go to this IRS website for operational status - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-operations-during-covid-19-mission-critical-functions-continue

As of June 5, 2021, we had 18.2 million unprocessed individual returns in the pipeline. Unprocessed returns include tax year 2020 returns such as those requiring correction to the Recovery Rebate Credit amount or validation of 2019 income used to figure the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This work does not require us to correspond with taxpayers but does require special handling by an IRS employee so, in these instances, it is taking the IRS more than 21 days to issue any related refund. If, as a result, a correction is made to any RRC, EITC or ACTC claimed on the return, the IRS will send taxpayers an explanation. Taxpayers are encouraged to continue to check Where’s My Refund? for their personalized refund status and can review Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions.

Once a tax return has been Accepted by the IRS or a State, TurboTax receives no further information concerning the tax return or the status of any tax refund.

If accepted by the IRS use the federal tax refund website to check the refund status - https://www.irs.gov/refunds
If accepted by the state use this TurboTax support FAQ to check the state tax refund status - https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/1899433-how-do-i-track-my-state-refund

After the tax return has been Accepted by the IRS (meaning only that they received the return) it will be in the Processing mode until the tax refund has been Approved and then an Issue Date will be available on the IRS website.
See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions
If over 21 days since being Accepted by the IRS and the tax refund is still Processing you can call the IRS and speak with an IRS agent concerning your tax refund.
Call the IRS: 1-800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday
When calling the IRS do NOT choose the first option re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
So after first choosing your language, then do NOT choose Option 1 (refund info). Choose option 2 for "personal income tax" instead.
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions."
- When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN to access your account information, don't enter anything.
- After it asks twice, you will get another menu.

Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Then press 4 for all other inquiries
It should then transfer you to an agent.

[Winkel08]

Hi there 

[Ebony A]

Do you have a question regarding this topic? @Winkel08.