Definition
Transaction Code 846. Indicates a refund was approved and scheduled for issuance — direct deposit or paper check depending on how the return was filed.
What it means for your account
Households use TC 846 to confirm refund timing when Where’s My Refund lags. If TC 570 posted earlier, wait for TC 571 (hold released) or resolve the hold before expecting TC 846.
Related codes
TC-570 · TC-150 · TC-571 · TC-610 ·
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-846 in context on your dashboard.
Common questions
What does TC-846 mean on an IRS transcript?
Transaction Code 846. Indicates a refund was approved and scheduled for issuance — direct deposit or paper check depending on how the return was filed.
Why does TC-846 matter for tax resolution?
Households use TC 846 to confirm refund timing when Where’s My Refund lags. If TC 570 posted earlier, wait for TC 571 (hold released) or resolve the hold before expecting TC 846.
Where do I find TC-846 on my account transcript?
Look for transaction code 846 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 846. Indicates a refund was approved and scheduled for issuance — direct deposit or paper check depending on how the return was filed.