IRS reference code 1091 signifies a full or partial "offset" of your refund. An offset means IRS is taking some/all of your refund due to certain debts you may have (Child Support, Certain Federal and State Debts, and Unemployment Compensation Debts).
Here is a link to the IRS page discussing the various aspects of offsets: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203.html. Note the telephone contact number which you can call for information. If you are subject to an offset, you should expect to receive a notification letter from IRS shortly.
I would like to know what tax topic 201 collection means, when I filed a 1091 they kept the whole refund
IRS reference code 1091 signifies a full or partial "offset" of your refund. An offset means IRS is taking some/all of your refund due to certain debts you may have (Child Support, Certain Federal and State Debts, and Unemployment Compensation Debts).
Here is a link to the IRS page discussing the various aspects of offsets: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203.html. Note the telephone contact number which you can call for information. If you are subject to an offset, you should expect to receive a notification letter from IRS shortly.
I never received a letter of owing any money to the irs
And I get a 1091. Why?
Please call the Treasury Offset Program at 800-304-3107 to find out why this has happened to you.
I can't tell why you received this code because it is private information between you, the IRS and the agency trying to collect the debt.