Code 846: refund of overpayment.
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The date is when it was sent. Direct deposit usually lands within days; a check takes longer.
Document 6209 says
Debit. Used on individual (IMF) accounts.
Refund of Overpayment
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Debit (NPJ) I/B Refund of Overpayment Generated Transaction Debits the tax module for the amount of overpaid tax (plus applicable interest) to be refunded to the taxpayer.
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What does code 846 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Refund of Overpayment". Your refund was issued. The date is when it was sent. Direct deposit usually lands within days; a check takes longer.
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