Reference code 1571.
Erroneous refund freeze initiated by TC 844
Return under review
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What it means.
The IRS manual's wording:
Erroneous refund freeze initiated by TC 844
What to do.
The IRS believes a refund was issued in error. Wait for the letter before spending any refund.
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Questions people ask
What does reference code 1571 mean?
The return is under review and the refund waits. The IRS manual's own wording is quoted on this page.
What should I do about code 1571?
The IRS believes a refund was issued in error. Wait for the letter before spending any refund.
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