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posted Jun 1, 2019 12:37:25 PM

Tax Year Prior to 2020: What does the code 151 mean and how do I fix it?

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Expert Alumni
Jun 1, 2019 12:37:27 PM

Code 151 means IRS is reviewing your return.  There is nothing you need to do right now.  IRS will send you a letter of explanation in approximately 4 weeks. The letter will provide details of the reason for the review and give instructions about what you need to do next.  Sometimes it is just a matter of providing some additional information.  The following FAQ will provide additional information for you.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 23, 2020 7:47:37 AM

There is nothing to do right now.  The IRS will send you a letter if they need you to take any actions.  

Level 2
Feb 23, 2020 9:49:16 PM

Does the 151 means they made adjustments because I dont hahavhealth insurance?

Level 1
Feb 23, 2020 9:55:18 PM

I was wonder the same thing but I got a email saying about 5.00 in bitcoin I forgot I purchased so idk what I got that 151 

Level 2
Feb 23, 2020 9:58:35 PM

I haven't had health insurance in about 2 years so I think thsts what it's for cause I only hot the 151 not the 151 1242 code

New Member
Feb 24, 2020 6:08:15 AM

Why is my tax being veiw with code 151 

 

New Member
Feb 24, 2020 6:10:18 AM

Why is my refund being held and it was accepted by the IRS.Code 151

Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2020 6:31:30 AM

Code 151 means that the IRS is reviewing your return, and will send you a letter if there is any action or further documentation they request. There isn't anything you can do until they send you the letter. Keep a look out in the mail for it and make sure you return any and all documentation they ask for as quickly as you can so they can process your refund, 

Level 2
Feb 24, 2020 6:34:10 AM

Code 151 with no reference code doesn't that mean some of my refund was takin cause idont have health insurance and unpaid taxes?

Expert Alumni
Feb 24, 2020 6:48:39 AM

 

Code 151 means that the IRS is reviewing your return, and will send you a letter if there is any action or further documentation they request. There isn't anything you can do until they send you the letter. Keep a look out in the mail for it and make sure you return any and all documentation they ask for as quickly as you can so they can process your refund.

New Member
Mar 5, 2020 4:13:01 PM

Did you get a responds?

Level 2
Mar 22, 2020 2:15:56 AM

Hello! How long after you send the documents IRS request! They process your refund? Thank you

Expert Alumni
Mar 22, 2020 6:09:30 AM

The IRS is the only agency that can give you a processing time table. Their processing time varies by the workload and available personnel.  If you have not gotten any updates per the letter you received then you should probably give them a call using the information in the letter. 

Returning Member
Apr 19, 2020 7:50:50 AM

I was amended I turned in all my paperwork on March 3rd why haven't I received my taxes

 

Returning Member
Apr 19, 2020 7:52:14 AM

what does 151 mean I was amended I file my taxes I turned in the papers in February Morris the third eye re-faxed everything out I have not received a letter or anything else what does that mean

Level 2
Apr 19, 2020 8:04:06 AM

Hello muy son is disabled! And received SSI and SSA his 18 years old and was claim on my husband tax return from 2019, will he get $1200 stimulus payment?

Level 2
Apr 19, 2020 8:06:08 AM

Hello muy son is disabled! And received SSI and SSA his 18 years old and was claim on my husband tax return from 2019, will he get $1200 stimulus payment?

Level 15
Apr 19, 2020 8:06:23 AM


@Elmo778133 wrote:

Hello muy son is disabled! And received SSI and SSA his 18 years old and was claim on my husband tax return from 2019, will he get $1200 stimulus payment?


Dependents are not eligible for a stimulus payment.