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IRS Refund Processing
Refund freeze lifted | Refund hold removed
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Last Updated
Feb 25, 2026
Summary
This status indicates that a previously applied refund freeze has been removed.
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What This Code Means
“Refund freeze lifted” reflects that the IRS has cleared a prior hold that prevented refund issuance. It signals that the account is no longer in the frozen state. This status allows refund processing to continue. It does not guarantee immediate payment but indicates removal of the blocking condition. Transcript entries such as 811 or 572 may accompany this change.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- In transcript review after freeze codes
- Following identity or compliance verification
- During refund status updates
Why This Code Appears
- Verification procedures completed
- Compliance review concluded
- Administrative hold was resolved
- Internal account action was finalized
What Typically Happens Next
- Refund issuance code may post
- Account balance updates
- Additional transaction entries may appear
What This Code Is Not
- It is not refund issued
- It is not a notice code
- It does not specify the prior freeze reason
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Monitor transcript for refund issuance
- □ Review balance updates
- □ Check for remaining review codes
- □ Consult official IRS resources if needed
Notes And Edge Cases
Release timing varies depending on workload and processing cycles. Multiple holds may exist; lifting one does not necessarily remove all restrictions.
Related Codes
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- 572 CodeRefund hold released
- 811 CodeFreeze released
- 810 CodeRefund freeze
- 846 CodeRefund issued
- 570 CodeAdditional account action pending
- Refund still processing CodeProcessing status ongoing
- Refund approved but not sent CodePayment not yet transmitted
- Refund rejected CodeRefund not approved for issuance
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