D-XIRE Elite Tax · IRS transcript code 846

What IRS Code 846 means

TC 846 generally records that the IRS issued a refund. Learn what the transcript entry shows and how to check current refund status with the IRS.

Reviewed October 26, 2026. Use the linked IRS sources for the latest official details.

What does TC 846 mean?

TC 846 generally records that a refund was issued on the tax account. The transcript commonly shows an amount and transaction date with the entry. It is a useful account record, but the code alone does not tell you when your bank will make the funds available.

The issue or deposit date and how you receive a refund matter. A direct deposit can take additional time to appear at a financial institution, while a mailed check has delivery time. Other account entries may also affect the amount available to you.

What should I do after TC 846?

Check the refund details using the IRS Where’s My Refund? tool or IRS2Go. Compare the transcript amount and date with the current information the IRS provides. If the IRS says a refund was issued but you did not receive it, follow the IRS refund-trace instructions for your situation.

Do not rely on a code alone to promise a deposit date. Keep the transcript and any IRS messages private. The D-XIRE waitlist is for upcoming tax preparation, not for tracking or tracing an existing refund.

Issued does not always mean available in your bank account that day. Use the IRS status tool for the latest refund information and follow any additional steps shown there.

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