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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 2:54:17 AM

What does reference numbef1091 mean on the IRS website?

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:54:21 AM

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.

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:54:18 AM

I would like to know what tax topic 201 collection means, when I filed a 1091 they kept the whole refund

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:54:20 AM

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:54:21 AM

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.

New Member
Jun 6, 2019 2:54:23 AM

How long does this typically take?

New Member
Feb 21, 2022 9:39:50 PM

I never received a letter of owing any money to the irs

And I get a 1091. Why?

Expert Alumni
Feb 22, 2022 6:21:40 AM

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. 

 

You can click here to learn more about the Offset Program.