Tax Topic 151: Appeal Your Rights Message From Where's My Refund

February, 25 2020 by David E. Du Val, EA
Dollar symbol written on chalk board

What does tax topic 151 mean and it says take action?
 
John
 
 
John, 
 
​Tax Topic 151 means that you're getting a tax offset (less of or no refund), which is where the Department of Treasury will be taking your refund to pay for something that has been reported that you owe.

The most common reasons for getting a tax offset are unpaid taxes, unpaid child support payments, and offsets for federal student loans that are considered in default.
 
If you received Tax Topic 151 error code, the IRS generally will not help you. They will send you a letter that explains why you won't be getting your refund, or how much of the refund was taken. 
 
If your student loan is in default, you need to rehabilitate your student loan to stop having your tax refund taken.
 
Deductibly Yours,
Dave

Do you owe money to the IRS or State?

Get Professional Help Now!

CATEGORIES
View All Articles
TaxAudit Blog Home
Submit a Question
 
Dave Du Val, EA

Dave Du Val, EA
Chief Compliance Officer for TRI Holdco

 
Dave Du Val, EA, is Chief Compliance Officer for TRI Holdco. Inc., the parent company of TaxAudit, and Centenal Tax Group. A nationally recognized speaker and educator, Dave is well known for his high energy and dynamic presentation style. He is a frequent and popular guest speaker for the California Society of Tax Consultants, the California Society of Enrolled Agents and the National Association of Tax Professionals. Dave frequently contributes tax tips and information to news publications, including US News and World Report, USA Today, and CPA Practice Advisor. Dave is an Enrolled Agent who has prepared thousands of returns during his career and has trained and mentored hundreds of tax professionals. He is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals, the National Association of Enrolled Agents and the California Society of Enrolled Agents. Dave also holds a Master of Arts in Education and has been educating people since 1972. 
 

Recent Articles

The IRS may determine your business is a hobby, limiting what you can deduct as expenses. This is particularly true if the activity consistently loses money.
Learn More ›
Yes, car insurance can be tax deductible for self-employed taxpayers, Armed Forces reservists, qualified performing artists, and some government officials.
Learn More ›
PMI, funding fees, and guarantee fees can be deductible if you qualify. One qualification is your mortgage loan must have been taken out between 2007 and 2021.
Learn More ›
A tax lien occurs when the IRS makes a legal claim to your property to settle a tax debt. There are options if you can't pay the total amount or disagree.
Learn More ›
This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting, or tax advice. The content on this blog is “as is” and carries no warranties. TaxAudit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content of this blog. Content may become out of date as tax laws change. TaxAudit may, but has no obligation to monitor or respond to comments.