Code 977: posted amended return.
Your amended return (1040-X) posted.
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Document 6209 says
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Posted Amended Return
The full Document 6209 entry, as printed
Credit I/E Posted Amended Return Posted Generated Transaction Identifies an input return which contained Condition Code G (Amended), or an IMF 1040X (identified by Block number 200-299). TC 150 is replaced with TC 977 by computer. TC 977 is also systemically Consolidated Generated Amended, Late Reply, or DOL Referral generated when a TC 971 AC 010 or 013 are input. An amount posted with TC 977 is a remittance amount and does not reflect adjustment in liability. Any subsequent adjustment will be input via TC 29X or 30X. IMF: If an original return is not posted, CP 29 or 729 notice of amended return is issued 19 cycles after the due date of the return. Tax module is frozen from offset out and refund until released by the original return (except 1040X).
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What does code 977 mean on my IRS transcript?
Document 6209 calls it "Posted Amended Return". Your amended return (1040-X) posted. Amended returns take up to 16 weeks; our amended forecast counts from this date.
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