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I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

crazydoc37 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:43:16 GMT

I have three children 2 of which are my biological kids but my son is my step son. I’m sure that’s why I got a tax topic 151 to prove he lives with me. But I was wondering if I would get a partial or my refund of the part of the refund that is not affected which would be my other 2 kids?

We can't tell you whether the IRS will give you part of y...

LisaBr — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:43:18 GMT

We can't tell you whether the IRS will give you part of your refund or take it all. They could determine that you could have all of it.

Tax Topic 151 means your return is under review. This can be done for various credit claims such as Earned Income Credit or any of the education tax breaks (this is not all inclusive). Your best bet it to wait until the IRS contacts you via letter which can take up to or more than 4 weeks for you to receive it.

They may simply need more information and nothing will be affected. In addition, they could potentially make changes which you can accept or contest the changes per the IRS letter.

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

Dpelley10 — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:43:03 GMT

Not true topic 151 means there's an offset pending an that your taxes are being adjusted

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

PbxBaby — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 12:21:56 GMT

I received the topic 151 this morning on WMR.. so it basically means they’re offsetting an amount? & I’ll get the difference?

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Msdee1989 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:24:38 GMT

I got the same message this morning, in which I know I owed from last year. Will they take what’s owed to them and release the rest or do I need to call in?

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

Cranman — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:04:53 GMT

Ive got the same message. This so confusing that so many ppl has gotten the same message.

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DaraLO — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:31:37 GMT

It sounds like you have a refund offset. This is when the IRS reduces your refund to pay off delinquent debt. If this happens, you will receive a letter explaining why your refund was offset.

Tax Topic 151 is the code referring to your right to appeal in this situation. Read more here: https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc151

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

King67 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:13:07 GMT

I got the same message today as well a lot people are getting same error will they b adjusting our refund ?

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CassLO — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:26:12 GMT

@King67

Unfortunately, TurboTax does not receive updates from the IRS, once a return is accepted. Please see this great explanation regarding this situation: Refunds Reduced and Partial Refunds

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King67 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:27:45 GMT

I do owe from unemployment which I think may b reason that they are going to adjust my refund and give me the rest lol.

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King67 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:30:16 GMT

If anyone else is having 151 tax topic please share!

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

Ceci_88 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:31:25 GMT

hi I was contacting because we received the same letter and I was wondering did it have anything to do with you filing a child that wasn't biologically yours and if so what happened in that case

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

monilove34 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:32:12 GMT

I am going through this now they will hold the refund under review if you claimed the eitc. Birth certificates lease doctor or school records a lease and utility bill. Making sure you send yours and the kids.

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

monilove34 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:33:34 GMT

No it means you are under review

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

monilove34 — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 21:35:47 GMT

No it's under review until I send supporting documents

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

monilove34 — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 00:38:36 GMT

It would still be tbe same earned income tax credit and they will hold it until you send more supporting documents send birth certificates a lease doctor or school records and a utility bill generally you will receive a letter but once they have the info best results fax it they will have 7 days to release your entire refund.

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King67 — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:05:58 GMT

@monilove34 Did you get letter in the mail? On wmr they told me wait until I get a notice from them in the mail. What documents would I need to forward to them ?

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Mundo — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:59:37 GMT

I got the same message except I’ve had the same job and claiming the same people. I don’t have any debt like that so Im sure there not taking anything from me like that.. I’m claiming one less person cause they claimed themselves this year. Not sure

Re: I got a tax topic 151 which I know what that is but will they hold my entire refund or give me a partial that was not affected? The affected part I’m sure was my step son

King67 — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:14:24 GMT

@Mundo Did you get anything in the mail telling you to send anything or what’s the next process you have to do?

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Wilkerson — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 03:17:41 GMT

I got 151 all I did was add a child that live with me 2019 will I get part of my money are what? Should i go too the IRS on Monday