Waking up to TT 1541

[Confused]

Anyone else in the same boat? And what does this mean!? I have eic and actc. Filed 1/17 accepted 1/22 tt 152 up until 2/9 than TT 1541..ughhh

[figgy]

My return had been processing but popped 1541 on Sunday. Called number and they said there is just an overflow of returns and mine looks fine but no refund for another two weeks at least.

[Melissa]

Per IRS.gov website….. By law, the IRS cannot release tax refunds for Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit related tax returns before mid-February. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated by Feb. 23 for most early filers who claimed the EITC or ACTC. These taxpayers will not see a refund date on “Where’s My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. The earliest EITC and ACTC related refunds should be available in taxpayer bank accounts and debit cards starting Feb. 27, if taxpayers used direct deposit and there are no other issues with their tax returns.

We should get updates hopefully tomorrow. It could explain the codes though

[Nate]

Filed on 1-28 wmr was processing till 2-16 got the code 1541,hopefully its something stupid so all of us can rest.been reading forums instead of the newspaper now, Good luck everyone hope it pans out

[Shon]

I received the same message, but according to a couple of sites the reference code 1541 can mean a couple of things.

Reference code 1541 is an internal code that the IRS uses to identify returns that have been “Delayed”. This means your return was flagged and put under further review(45-60Days) or until they can get the issue resolved. This message typically means that they are holding your refund until you resolve past filling issues related to:
⦁ Adding a Dependant that someone else claimed in prior years
⦁ Back Child Support
⦁ Back taxes owed from Federal or State
⦁ Earned Income Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit
⦁ Failure to file any prior years tax return
⦁ Government Student Loans
⦁ Over Payment of Unemployment Compensation

The errors and resolutions department will look further into the tax return and try to correct the problem. If they are not able to correct the issue you will receive a letter within 30 days requesting information from the IRS

[Youdontneedmyname]

Usually 30 day neg they will suspend the account.

[help me out]

my fed return is for 9.5K and my state is like 200 bucks. im going to pay them off but i just worry about being took to debtors prison.

[help me out]

Anybody know how long and how much you can be overdrafted in the bank before they will close the account? Im positive right now but i owe a payment coming up and it will be negitive so im worried that i will get my account closed.

[Youdontneedmyname]

I hear ya. I have $81 to last me until the 28th… But let’s take your time it’s it’s not like I really need the refund 🙄😒

[Josh]

I wish they would bump my refund into my bank before it hits collections for being overdrawn….

[redacted B]

Another bump

[redacted B]

Bump

[Tennessee Gal]

For those saying they have the “take action” and “refund delayed”, but don’t see the 1541 reference number…click on contact us. I clicked on the blue contact us link and the code was listed there.

[Brittany]

How long did it take to get a letter after getting the 1541?

[Inez27]

Would they delay it because I got the advance?

[brandi]

I got 1541 last tax season. They sent a letter stating they need ID verification. It pushed my refund about 1 week later than normal.

[Josh]

Sorry for the rant I’m just frustrated.

[Josh]

i don’t want pity or anyone to feel bad because a lot of people are in the same boat or worse off. But damn when I read someone anxious on getting their refund to have spending money on a cruise?!

[Josh]

Meanwhile I sit here, unable to work, waiting on disability to sort itself out, two kids, a bank account overdrawn that is about to get sent to collections and A cell phone that is near shutting off…… thanks for this delay.

[Josh]

No update. Still sitting 1541. Seems like this whole month has been a waiting game with the irs. Last thing they told me was wait until the 28th because that’s when the refunds should be issued for eic and actc. It’s all garbage though. F the irs.

[redacted B]

Mine says all that but to mention code 1541 in the call.

[Chearts27]

@Tara same. No tax topic just saying it’s delayed and to call if I have questions . Doesn’t seem like it’s as bad as topic 1541 but idk…

[WicK3d]

Minr just says still being processed,

[Ash]

@Tara
Does it say that when you plug in your info to check status?

[Tara]

Mine doesn’t actually have a tax topic 1541, all it says is take action and refund delayed as the information…should it actually say “1541”? My transcripts have a 570 but no additional information there either.

[Ash]

Hi guys,
Where I’d this code exactly on the wmr? I check my status on irs,gov I have the being processed message, refund amount and personal info on left side. I just changed from generic path message last night. Thanks

[Jenn]

I m so mad i should have screenshot it .

[Jenn]

Yall i swear around 330am central .. My screen changed from take action to another screen i cant recall exactly it said , something about verify.. Then when i checked just now back to take action 1541

[Amanda]

Ugh woke up to 1541 my first time getting that… says urgent take action.

[redacted B]

I was accepted on 1/22 and I had both credits.

[redacted B]

@Jeanie, welcome to the fan club!

[Jeannie]

Mine changed from processing yesterday to delayed with 1541 code overnight. Guess I’ll be joining the game.

[redacted B]

@Jay and you aren’t? Why else be here? Plus some of us go back years. We are pals , like a messed up family reunion! Lol

[Jay]

Y’all are so hungry for a little
Money lol peasants

[redacted B]

Yea idk guys. Seems there was waaaaaay to many of us that got code 1541 for there to be an actual problem or issue

[Unicorn]

1541 means delayed

[Jennifer Trotter]

Woke up to still being processed. Than put in info and says take action clicked on it and has code 1541.

[redacted B]

I checked WMR at 0342 and I have not updated at all. @Spookyrides, I hope everything works out for you brother. If not, then I guess this will be the 2nd year in a row we Christmas shop with our tax checks lol. I’m so pissed off right now.

[redacted B]

Jen, did they mail you a letter?

[redacted B]

Just a heads Up. My WMR hasn’t updated yet.

[Jenn]

Well when i called irs on monday .. 1st person said its just a delay .. 2md person said its up for further review and now i have to wait for 45 days .

[redacted B]

@SpookyRides, did you get any specific codes? Mine is the delay code of 1541. I’ll be up all night checking that shit lol. I’m at “work” anyway. Lol

[redacted B]

Spooky, where did you get your name? I remember you’re self employed right?

[Spookyrides]

@ redacted B, my friend, here we go: held off Fling until 1/30, accepted 1/31. Looked for ANY THING I may have missed last year. One bar, $$$ showing on the left side, then about Wednesday this week, OH BOY! Bar is gone as well as refund amount. Sigh…… hoping for a Saturday update, but in just at looking at all the threads on here now, seems they are doing holds/audits at will. Dear God….. here we go yet again!

[Spookyrides]

@Tarak: hate to say this but answering the 4-5 questions over the phone isn’t the ID. Verification there talking about. Trust me, as we got our refund last year in November. It’s only there shitty way of being legally able to speak to you. Your calling a call center too, where there rated on how fast they can get you off the phone. You ask: A, then ask a few identity questions, then your “put on hold for a few minutes”. Meanwhile there searching for any answer to give to you, a letter has been mailed, your under a 45 day hold, blah blah. Our advocate from last year told me that the acutual call center folks have zero insight as to what the hell is happening with our returns. If in 45 days you can’t get a response, be proactive and grab an advocate!

[redacted B]

I feel your pain Glannasmon

[GiannasMom]

So determined to get to the bottom of this I. Called and would not take the 21 day generic response for an answer. How do you know without even pulling my info up. I was told a 45 day reveiw starting 2_25 by a reas a$$ of a guy. Then the next agent said EIC credits blah blah and if nothing by Tuesday then call back. Idfk anymore

[Tarak]

and for whatever reason I can only order transcripts by mail

[Tarak]

nope no letters at all

[redacted B]

Tarak, did you get any letters in the mail from them? Sorry I can’t recall.

[Tarak]

@Martb much easier then restyling in each one lol. I was thinking about my convo with them yesterday and I feel like they may have done an ID verify over the phone yesterday because she had me read her several different rows from different return years. i wonder if that’s all i needed and maybe it will release now? idk probably over thinking it but she said multiple times to allow 45 days from processing date which is 2/25 and said i would see either my refund or a letter but then encouraged me to continue to check wmr

[redacted B]

@John, no updates at all buddy. We’re praying there’s good and positive updates tonight for all of us!!

[John]

Has anyone seen any updates to the 1541 code? I claimed ACTC. Should we be seeing some updates soon??

[redacted B]

Tarak, you like that copy and paste feature don’t ya lol

[redacted B]

I have been as well. Hopefully we see some good updates tonight and tomorrow night.

[Tarak]

I am on hold with IRS about 1541 code and initially she said it is due to offset and directed me to offset line which I have already done and I absolutely have no offsets so now she is digging deeper to see why this code is popping up for me. I know everyone’s tax situation is different but as of now it sounds like they have no idea why this code is popping up and were quick to give me any excuse. I filed 1/16 and accepted same day. So she also just said that my account has been pulled for further review, She said that could be because employer hasn’t sent over w2 info yet so they will not release refund until they can compare my income reported against w2 from employer. She said to allow 45 days from 2/25 which is my processing date apparently. UGH im in for a wait it looks like

[Kristy Szkarlat]

I woke up to the same message and mine was accepted 1/25

[KimC]

I have the 1541 TAKE ACTION! Filing with EIC, ACTC, and injured spouse. Mines says 570 code too… processing date of 2/18/19

[MizuSeirei]

According to: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/6186/irs-wmr-reference-codes/ ……,

“1541 – Offset Overflow freeze set when offset storage within IDRS is not large enough to hold all generated transactions, or credit balance has been completely offset and two or more debit modules still exist.”

Also according to: https://www.irs.gov/irm/part21/irm_21-005-008r …….., 570 – is a hold

I’m not sure if the reference for the TT 1541 is 100% accurate because I don’t think that information comes from a reputable source, however, the code 540 is 100% because it is on the IRS.gov website.

Call the offset number, and double check making sure that you are free and clear from a debt that will sap away your refund. Also, if all else fails, it never hurts to call the 1040 hotline and ask what is going on.

I hope this helps.

[Metalheart]

I’m curious to know… for anyone got 1541 that claimed the EIC and/or the ACTC, did you go to the PATH message first and then it switched to 1541? Or did it jump straight to 1541?

[redacted B]

Spookyrides, I hope you told them to screw themselves over the 25.00 lol

[redacted B]

@Spookyrides,
Yes sir! I’m glad your tax situation came to an end last year at least. For several it still hasn’t. You called it perfectly as to when you’d get yours to lol. At least everyone had a nice Christmas? Lol

So many things have changed for me since we last spoke back in October. I really need my refund this time. Buying a new home and it’s been very stressful, along with everything else life throws at me. Now this. The one thing I thought for sure would be simple this time around.

[Spookyrides]

redacted B: Fun and games with our Pals at the IRS yet again? After we finally got our refund last November, they still sent me two more ID verify letters, then wanted $25 back. I hope we don’t fall into the traps yet again.

[redacted B]

Anything new on this topic?

[redacted B]

Several called this morning. Apparently the IRS phone ppl said to DISREGARD 1541 and to spread the word, especially if you claimed either tax credit. So, I guess we just cross our fingers and wait and see and keep a big bottle of lube on standby!

[Melanie]

Seeing a trend where everyone accepted 1/22 woke up to same message. I did as well, accepted 1/22. Called this morning as soon as they opened, woman looked through my return, saw no red flags or notices sent from her end so hoping it’s just a delay due to the recent shutdown and glitch with acceptance date?

[Tarak]

1541 could be considered a CFreeze which is due to path act and will systematically begin unfreezing and releasing February 15th. no action is required. although this could could be linked to other tax situations I believe this is why I have 1541 code. guess I will be checking back on February 15th to see if it updates at that point.

[Melanie]

Same and accepted on 1/22 as well

[Holls]

1541 is an 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.

[redacted B]

@MISS Jae thank ya ma’am I do appreciate it :)

JN, last year, I went through hell as well, had to verify my identity and everything else, several folks in December was still waiting on their returns.

I sure hope this isn’t anything like that was.

[JN]

I m wondering if this is a generic code #1541 or is it a review /audit code .. I see a few ppl woke up to take action with no codes. Reading past years returns from other ppl seems like they went thru hell ..

[MISS Jae]

@redacted B
I hope the appointment goes well and if anyone deserves to get their refund early-it’s you! You seem like a great parent and you are always kind and respectful to everyone on this forum. Sorry if I’m overstepping here- I just felt very compelled to say something.

[redacted B]

I think we’ll be ok folks. Someone call Monday and find out and please post what you find out here for us. I work 3rd shift and gotta take my son to his heart dr and won’t be able to call unfortunately.

[Gary]

Mine says the same

[redacted B]

JN, mine says that too when I try WMR on the it’s site. The mobile app tells me the code 1541 and what not.

[JN]

Filed 1/22/19 accepted 1/22/19 .. Had one bad tax topic 152 up until this morning .. I got the take action your refund is delayed no code ..

[redacted B]

Thank ya again :) !

[Koka]

It means you have the credits. Nothing more. Don’t get nervous. I called yesterday and the code simply means there is a delay.

[redacted B]

Josh don’t hold your breath brother. Look at the 1541 posts from 2018. It’s a damn mess!

[Josh]

1541 today. Eic and children. Is this just a glitch and should be fixed in a week?

[redacted B]

By reading the 1541 code thread in the 2018 forum this happened exactly 1 Year ago today and those folks went through hell last year. Just wonderful.

[redacted B]

Mike I hope you’re right sir! If not, I see this being a huge cluster screw for many of us again!

[mike in WV]

Exact same boat here. Filed 1/18 and accepted 1/22 with HRB, had 1 bar and topic 152 until early this morning when bar disappeared and it changed to there is a delay in processing your return. It does not specifically say to call the irs but says that if I need to call them, use the reference number 1541. I was very disappointed this morning but as I see more and more people with the same message and google search the reference number, I am inclined to think that it is just a generic code that means wait another week or two.

[redacted B]

Yup I was one of you here with that nightmare too

[KellyTee]

redacted B, hopefully so. Last year was hell for me (and a lot of us here).

[redacted B]

Possibly some sorta glitch then folks??

[KellyTee]

Same here. Accepted on 1/22 as well

[redacted B]

I filed the 16th. Yes I had 1 bar before this. I claimed EIC.

[redacted B]

My return was accepted on 1/22 I filed through HR Block.

[Bridgett]

redacted when did you file and when were you accepted? Also did you have any bars before this?

[redacted B]

Mine is now “delayed”.

[redacted B]

Yup I just got this damn code as well.

[Jibbbjawww]

Same
Accepted 1/15

[GiannasMom]

I just re checked my hnrb records yes I did actually get accepted the night of the 22nd. Hmmm I can only hope it is a glitch

[Confused]

Makes me wonder if it’s the ppl that got accepted on 1/22. I’m seeing different reasons for this code.

[GiannasMom]

Yes!!! And I’m googling everything making me freak out. I woke up with this too alot of people are

[Lost and Married]

Same here 570 on transcripts

[Author]

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