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I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

justme88005 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:50:12 GMT

Hey all, just found this forum, looks to be pretty helpful, well at least I hope so in my case :).

And thanks for all the answer(s) ahead of time!

I just came to the USA in 2016, and I was told I didn't have to file taxes unless I make over a certain amount, I am self employed and operate my own cleaning service, until 2020 I never filed taxes before, I used a CPA to file my 2017-2020, and then I filed from 2021 to current year. I talked to IRS about 3 weeks ago and they said everything looks good and I am all caught-up, when I had them on phone I forgot to ask about my 2017 return/refund. my transcript if I am reading correctly says I was due/is due a refund? Is this correct based on photo? If so I would I go about claiming it? my 2017 transcript just updated about a month ago.

IS THERE SOMEONE I NEED TO CALL OR WILL IT (CREDIT) BE APPLIED TO THIS YEAR (2022) TAXES WHEN I FILE AND WILL I GET IT BACK?

What does all of this mean? I never filed amended return? And does CODE 766 even mean anything anymore?

Re: I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

justme88005 — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:20:42 GMT

Re: I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

HopeS — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:25:09 GMT

Code 766 means that you have a credit on your account, which might be the result of a refund, an overpayment from a previous year, or a credit from the current year's return. Your transcript shows an amended return was filed on 05/21/2021.

The IRS allows only 3 years for you to file a return if you are due a refund for withholding or estimated taxes. This same rule applies to a right to claim tax credits such as Earned Income Credits. Therefore, it you did not file a return for 2017 it is too late to file any refund.

You can call the IRS at 1800-829-1040 to discuss your transcript. They are open 7AM - 7PM. See additional information in the link below:

Filing Past Due Tax Returns

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Re: I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

justme88005 — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:28:15 GMT

What is a credit on my account?

Re: I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

justme88005 — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:40:17 GMT

I filed my 2017 return on May 15, 2021, I had it postdated as well.

Re: I Need Help W/ 2017 Transcript! Refund?

HopeS — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:49:04 GMT

Your transcripts show Earned Income Credit of $4,990 that you would have gotten if you filed your 2017 return. This credit would have reduced your Federal Tax liability if you owe, dollar for dollar.

Review your transcript closely and called the IRS regarding the amended return that is shown if you did not file one.

EIC

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