Cynthiad66
Expert Alumni

After you file

Check the codes.  Code 846 means refund.

 

On a Return Transcript there is a line that says REFUND AMOUNT and -$XXXX and yes that is your refund amount.

 

On an Account Transcript you will see lines such as:

764 Earned income credit followed by -$XXXX and that is the amount of your refund from the EIC

 

846 Refund Issued followed by -$XXXX and this is the amount of your final refund.

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