IRS transcript code

TC-424 — what it means on your transcript

Transaction Code 424. Examination request received — indicates the return has been requested for examination. Plain-language context for households; resolution implications for professionals below.

Definition

Transaction Code 424. Examination request received — indicates the return has been requested for examination.

What it means for your account

Treat as an incoming audit. Do not sell “we will settle this year” until the exam path is known.

Related codes

TC-420 · TC-290 ·

Where Brevitax uses it

Brevitax reads these postings from account transcripts and surfaces them as plain-language timeline events and attention items — not as a raw code list. Upload transcripts or have Brevitax request them, then see TC-424 in context on your dashboard.

Common questions

What does TC-424 mean on an IRS transcript?

Transaction Code 424. Examination request received — indicates the return has been requested for examination.

Why does TC-424 matter for tax resolution?

Treat as an incoming audit. Do not sell “we will settle this year” until the exam path is known.

Where do I find TC-424 on my account transcript?

Look for transaction code 424 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 424. Examination request received — indicates the return has been requested for examination.

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