Corrections & Updates
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| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-12 | Checked every transaction-code page against IRS Document 6209 (Section 8A) and added the official IRS title to each page. |
| 2026-11-12 | Added links to the official IRS explanation page on 60 notice and letter pages. |
| 2026-11-12 | Code 976: renamed to "Duplicate return posted" to match the IRS definition (amended returns are code 977). |
| 2026-11-12 | CP21A and CP22A: reworded to match the IRS — the IRS changed the return and you owe; it isn't always at your request. |
| 2026-11-12 | Letter 4800C: clarified that the IRS is proposing a change to your return. |
| 2026-11-12 | CP71A and CP71C: clarified hardship (currently-not-collectible) status and the passport warning. |
| 2026-11-12 | Refund schedule 2027: CP53E line updated — under the new direct-deposit rules the refund is frozen until you add a bank account; it isn't automatically mailed as a check. |
| 2026-11-12 | Transcript Decoder: fixed the descriptions of codes 336, 520, 640, 680, 896 and 972 to match IRS Document 6209. |
| 2026-11-11 | CP53E: rewritten for the 2026 direct-deposit changes (Executive Order 14247) — 30 days to add a bank account in your IRS online account. |
Primary sources we check against: IRS.gov notice pages, IRS Document 6209 (IRS Processing Codes and Information) and the Internal Revenue Manual.