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Indicates your return is flagged for potential identity fraud or needs additional documentation.

If you suspect identity theft (1242 code), verify your identity on the IRS Verify Identity site.

A "Refund Offset" is occurring, or your return is under review for potential discrepancies. Indicates your return is flagged for potential identity

To help you further, are you seeing any specific (like 1242 or 1262) alongside Topic 151, and have you already received a letter in the mail from the IRS?

Topic no. 151, Your appeal rights | Internal Revenue Service To help you further, are you seeing any

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The IRS notice will explain the exact cause. For financial advice, consult a professional

You can call the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) interactive voice response system at 800-304-3107 to check if you owe debt that could cause an offset.