Reference code 1441.
Refund delayed
Name or SSN mismatch
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What it means.
The IRS manual's wording:
Refund delayed, SSN, ITIN or Name mismatch with SSA/IRS; return posted to Invalid Segment
What to do.
The name or SSN on the return does not match SSA records (often after a name change). Check that your SSA record matches; the IRS writes to you.
Questions people ask
What does reference code 1441 mean?
The IRS needs to confirm your identity first. The IRS manual's own wording is quoted on this page.
What should I do about code 1441?
The name or SSN on the return does not match SSA records (often after a name change). Check that your SSA record matches; the IRS writes to you.
Sources
Checked against these sources on October 30, 2026.