IRS / Tax Error Code
IRS / Tax Status & Refund Codes
IRS Refund Processing Status
Tax refund pending | Refund not yet issued
Industry
IRS / Tax
Canonical
/irs-tax/error-codes/tax-refund-pending/
Last Updated
Feb 25, 2026
Summary
This status indicates that the refund has not yet been issued and remains in processing.
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What This Code Means
“Tax refund pending” reflects a processing state prior to final issuance. It indicates that the refund calculation has not completed payment transmission. The status does not confirm denial or review by itself. It represents a normal stage within IRS processing. Transcript entries may provide more detailed information about the account.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- In refund status tools
- During routine processing
- After return acceptance
Why This Code Appears
- Processing has not completed
- Review procedures may be underway
- Payment batch scheduling pending
- Administrative verification ongoing
What Typically Happens Next
- Status may update to approved or issued
- Transcript may show code 846
- Additional review codes may post
What This Code Is Not
- It is not a freeze
- It is not a denial
- It does not specify payment date
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Monitor transcript updates
- □ Review refund status tool
- □ Check for notice entries
- □ Consult official IRS resources if needed
Notes And Edge Cases
Pending status may persist for varying durations depending on workload. Transcript review may reveal specific processing details not shown in summary tools.
Related Codes
8 links
- 846 CodeRefund issued
- 570 CodeAdditional account action pending
- 810 CodeRefund freeze
- 971 CodeNotice issued
- Tax return under review CodeReturn in review status
- Tax topic 152 CodeRefund processing information
- Refund approved but not sent CodePayment not yet transmitted
- Refund still processing CodeProcessing status ongoing
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