Reference code 1161.
Refund delayed
Bankruptcy on the account
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What it means.
The IRS manual's wording:
Refund delayed, bankruptcy on account: -V Freeze, CLOSING-CD-IND is 'Y'; less than 8 weeks
What to do.
A bankruptcy on the account holds the refund. Your bankruptcy trustee or attorney is the contact.
Codes in the same group.
Questions people ask
What does reference code 1161 mean?
A bankruptcy filing is holding the refund. The IRS manual's own wording is quoted on this page.
What should I do about code 1161?
A bankruptcy on the account holds the refund. Your bankruptcy trustee or attorney is the contact.
Sources
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