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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 11:56:29 AM

Does anyone else have a 1541 reference to delayed taxes?

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:56:30 AM

Code 1541 is an internal code that the IRS uses to identify returns that have been "Delayed". This doesn't mean there is something wrong with your return, it could simply be that the IRS has an overflow of returns at this time and is behind schedule on issuing refunds. There are different reasons accounting for the 1541 reference number.

1541 could mean your refund was put on hold if you have the child credit, until February 15 and they will release those with the reference code 1541, at that time.

To be certain on the status of your refund, I would recommend contacting the IRS directly and mention the reference code 1541. You can reach them at +1(800) 829-1040. Check Where's My Refund? as well tor tracking the refund.


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Intuit Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 11:56:30 AM

Code 1541 is an internal code that the IRS uses to identify returns that have been "Delayed". This doesn't mean there is something wrong with your return, it could simply be that the IRS has an overflow of returns at this time and is behind schedule on issuing refunds. There are different reasons accounting for the 1541 reference number.

1541 could mean your refund was put on hold if you have the child credit, until February 15 and they will release those with the reference code 1541, at that time.

To be certain on the status of your refund, I would recommend contacting the IRS directly and mention the reference code 1541. You can reach them at +1(800) 829-1040. Check Where's My Refund? as well tor tracking the refund.


Level 3
Jun 1, 2019 11:56:35 AM

Hello I E-filed on Jan 28th and Got Accepted on the same day..then on the 16th I got The delay and I was pissed so I called just a Few min ago I did wait 57 Min to talk to someone when I did she Was a Miss mary sunshine lol she was sassy to me but anyways she looked mine up and came back on phone and said I have the EIC and it will be refunded Feb 27th as they say on everything but who knows! I hope you get answers you need GOOD LUCK!

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 11:56:37 AM

Did they ask u if you had received any mail from the IRS??

Level 3
Jun 1, 2019 11:56:37 AM

No they didn’t