i received a message on where's my refund with 1242 as the code what is that? Also topic 151?

[209dlw]

has anyone recieved this also on where my refund first it was saying being processed then it went to saying being reveiwed an these topic 151 an code 1242 has this happen to anyone else when i read it it says it about appeals if u want to or u don't have to an that it

[Carl]

1242 – Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; –E Freeze; in review, notice for additional information will be received.  Should receive a letter from the IRS within 30 days requesting what additional info they need. This is usually related to the EIC. So when you get the notice, make sure you respond to that notice within the timeframe specified in the notice, and follow the instructions in that notice to the *absolute* *letter* *of* *perfection*.

Generally, if you don't respond within the timeframe specified in the notice you receive, then you will not get the EIC (or other credit) they are requesting the supporting documentation for. Also, once the response deadline has passed, that's it. If you haven't reponded by the "drop dead" date, you lose with no recourse.