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posted Jun 5, 2019 11:11:17 PM

The IRS says take action tax topic 151 your appeal rights

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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:21 PM

It sounds like you received and letter from the IRS proposing an adjustment to your tax return.  First you need to determine if the IRS is correct.  This is often the case due to not including a W-2, or a 1099-DIV, etc. that you may not have received in the mail. If you determine that the IRS is correct, then you simply need to pay (if you owe) or if the change benefits you, agree with the change and they will send you a refund.  If you disagree with the IRS, you should notify them in writing.  For help resolving the issue go to Contact Us Re IRS Letter.


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Expert Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:21 PM

It sounds like you received and letter from the IRS proposing an adjustment to your tax return.  First you need to determine if the IRS is correct.  This is often the case due to not including a W-2, or a 1099-DIV, etc. that you may not have received in the mail. If you determine that the IRS is correct, then you simply need to pay (if you owe) or if the change benefits you, agree with the change and they will send you a refund.  If you disagree with the IRS, you should notify them in writing.  For help resolving the issue go to Contact Us Re IRS Letter.


Level 1
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:22 PM

Will my bars ever pop back up or do I need to send something back before my wmr bars update

Level 1
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:24 PM
Level 2
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:25 PM

I got the same message and I'm sure it's about taxes on unemployment benefits. Will they just take out what I owe and send the rest?

New Member
Jun 5, 2019 11:11:28 PM

@mandymartini I got tax topic 151 no reference codes and only received a small portion of my refund. I call everyday and they keep telling me I’m not being reviewed- yet I didn’t get my full refund. They also say no letter has been generated. Smh this is crazy

New Member
Feb 22, 2020 7:21:02 PM

Ok

New Member
Feb 27, 2020 4:33:44 PM

Hey, I’m having this exact problem now. Did you ever find out what was the problem? Please help

New Member
Feb 29, 2020 5:11:09 PM

Why do you say if could be a dividend? I’ve not found anything supporting that but we were flagged with a TT 151 and we did forget a dividend. Looking for proof please. 

New Member
Feb 29, 2020 5:12:39 PM

@DDollar  Can you please explain how it could be a dividend? I ask because we were flagged with a TT 151. And we forgot a dividend. But I’ve not seen any posts anywhere stating that’s the case. 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 29, 2020 5:20:23 PM

Please click Topic No. 151 Your Appeal Rights to learn more.

 

The IRS works with taxpayers to try to settle tax disputes in an effort to avoid court proceedings through an administrative appeals process. The role of the Office of Appeals (Appeals) is to make an independent review of a tax dispute and to consider the positions taken by both the taxpayer and the IRS. Appeals strive to resolve tax disputes in a fair way and remain impartial to both parties.

 

The IRS will send you a report and/or letter that will explain the proposed adjustments or proposed or taken collection action. The correspondence also tells you of your right to request a conference with an Appeals or Settlement Officer, as well as how to make your request for a conference. In addition to examination adjustments, many other things can be appealed, such as penalties, interest, trust fund recovery penalties, liens, levies, and offers in compromise. If you request an Appeals conference, be prepared to support your position with records and documentation.

New Member
Mar 6, 2021 11:43:17 PM

Ok thanks for posting the exact info that the irs gave me and answering nothing, obviously there has to be a better answer I filed 2/26/21 and now I received this tax topic 151 3/6/21 all information the same as 3 previous years nothing different claiming my 3 kids for eitc

Level 1
Mar 7, 2021 9:40:25 AM

I have the same topic and haven't received a letter yet

Intuit Alumni
Mar 7, 2021 9:43:04 AM

You are posting on a thread from last tax season. Do you have a specific question we can assist you with?

@BrandonHeiney

Intuit Alumni
Mar 7, 2021 9:47:05 AM

Please see the article from the IRS here in regards to Tax Topic 151.  

Level 3
Mar 13, 2021 2:00:46 AM

What does this tax topic 151 your appeal right, If you have questions or need additional information call us and use reference code 1242, what does that mean? What should I do?

 

Level 2
Mar 13, 2021 6:42:38 AM

I got the same code when i checked my refund online. I don’t owe anything and have the same income and dependents as previous years. Did you have an update on yours? 
Thanks.

Intuit Alumni
Mar 13, 2021 9:11:55 AM

Please see this IRS article for an explanation of Topic No. 151:

Topic No. 151 Your Appeal Rights

Level 3
Mar 13, 2021 9:58:58 AM

It is saying too many log in's now, can't log back in. I don't know what is going on, it is a mess! 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 13, 2021 10:08:45 AM

@dcscf136 If your login issue is regarding IRS website, then you will need to contact them directly regarding that matter; contact details can be found here.

Level 2
Mar 14, 2021 8:08:48 AM

I know what topic 151 means because it was there on the note and read ot also on IRS website I just want to know if anyone on this thread already have an update on their tax refunds after receiving topic 151 status. Thanks

Level 3
Mar 15, 2021 10:32:28 AM

Any updates for anyone who has received this code?

Returning Member
Mar 18, 2021 3:42:06 AM

Mine say the exact same thing!! I got $17 deposited from irs not sure what it is for because my refund was waaayyy more than that! I have been trying to get in contact with the irs all freaking week! I don’t owe anything! Idk what to do anymore!!

New Member
Mar 20, 2021 2:42:34 AM

That is because they still would send you the taxes you.paid in, they just won't send you the child tax credit until things get verified. It's an audit and soon there will be a letter in the mail asking you to prove dependents. 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 20, 2021 9:25:00 AM

This message means your return is under review for an unknown reason. The IRS will be sending you a letter about this. Please see the IRS website for more information. Topic No. 151 Your Appeal Rights