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What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Does code 1541 mean I'm being audited? I'm not sure what could be wrong with my return. Has anyone else had this issue and what was the code for?

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What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

I think code 1541 means that your return is delayed. I don't think it means you are being audited.

 

Anyone else?

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Yes, Bogart is on the right track. The code 1541 is a generic internal code used by the IRS to identify returns that have been "Delayed". There are different reasons accounting for the 1541 reference number; so not everyone’s reason will be the same. And it does not always mean that there is something wrong with your return. The most general reason is typically that they have a backlog of returns and are behind on processing. 
 
However, some other reasons that are generally related to this code:
  • You claimed Earned Income Credit (those were held til mid-Feb before they begin processing)
  • Hold due to a current or prior year return that was filed incorrectly
  • Hold on current return to resolve past filing issues if there are prior year returns you didn’t file
  • Filed and you owe past due obligation (i.e. federal/state taxes owed from prior years, child support, student loans, etc.)
  • IRS has an overflow of returns at this time and maybe behind schedule
You call the IRS tax refund hotline at 800-829-4477, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Or, call the 24-hour ­assistance number at 800-829-1040 and mention the reference the code 1541 to them and they can provide you with further details. 

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Mine says the same..what I don't get is I paid all that money when I filed with deluxe just so there was no issues..or is it a common code 1541?

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Mine says the same. Im on hold with the irs now. I'll post later what they said

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Any updates
Boymomof6
New Member

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

What did they say? I have the same code?

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

I have the same code and I get different answers from the very rude people st the irs. They first told me it was because of claiming EITC and ctc now they are telling me wait 45 days from feb 25th because it’s under review

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

What did they tell you.

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

I received the same message this morning. Im really confused about this. The IRS is closed until Tues. I have other friends who have the EIC and they have not gotten this message😱😱
Linda
Returning Member

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Mine has the same your refund is delayed code 1541. What's going on??
Linda
Returning Member

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

They said what?
Sayme73-
New Member

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

I contacted the IRS last Tue after looking at my status online. I was told my return was being delayed due to the EIC. The customer service agent also stated that the status on my account should update after Feb 15.

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Did you ever find out?

What's taking my refund so long? I have code 1541 on IRS site.

Did it update? If so what did it say
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