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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 5:00:59 PM

What does the topic 151 entitle?

Is topic only in reference to EiC?

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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:01 PM

This message means your return is under review for an unknown reason. The IRS will be sending you a letter about this, generally asking for proof of income or deductions. Don't panic, and wait for the letter to arrive.

See the actual text here: IRS Tax Topic 151 


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New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:01 PM

This message means your return is under review for an unknown reason. The IRS will be sending you a letter about this, generally asking for proof of income or deductions. Don't panic, and wait for the letter to arrive.

See the actual text here: IRS Tax Topic 151 


New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:02 PM

this is the answer for  tax topic 151  refrence 1242

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:04 PM

So did you get your return

Level 2
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:05 PM

Tax topic 151 relates to an offset. If you owe any type of debt to the government such as child support or student loans, they will take it out of your refund. This can slow things down. They'll send you a letter telling you who's collecting the debt. You can also appeal an offset.

Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:07 PM

It is not necessarily an offset, but just an adjustment due to an error..
<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc151">https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc151</a>

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:08 PM

Still waiting  have topic. 151.errr

Level 2
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:10 PM

So is it possible to get a partial refund while waiting for the letter

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:11 PM

I also have a topic 151 any updates on what exactly this means ?

Level 2
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:13 PM

I'm being told it's an offset for something I owe by some people and being told I'm being audited by others

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:14 PM

They say it's for things like owing child support or students loans. I'm not on child support and I don't have any student loans so why did I get TT151?

Level 2
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:16 PM

I know I owe back taxes on unemployment benefits. I wonder if that's it

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:17 PM

I called the offset number and it said i didn't have an offset so y did i receive a 151

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:19 PM

Same thing with me 151 call no offset

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:21 PM

Did any of you claim earned income?

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:22 PM

Yes i claimed earned income

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:24 PM

@marieash12 yea I did check this morning about 3;45 it had tax topic 152 then I checked it at 4:20am it went to the 151 tax topic under review call it said no offset

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:27 PM

@evetteadams24 yours changed from 152 to 151? What did it say when it was at 152?

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:29 PM

@marieash12 just under review 152 that's it then the 151 do you know what that means

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 5:01:31 PM

I got a letter yesterday im being audited code 151