What does 420 mean on tax transcript?
Emily Cortez
Updated on February 14, 2026
You would see Tax Code 421 on your tax transcript to indicate the audit was closed. If your refund is adjusted as a result of the audit you will also get another letter that explains the adjusted amounts and show the amount of tax you owe or the corrected amount of any refund you may receive.
What is a 420 code on IRS transcript?
A transaction code 420 means that the return was pulled for a potential audit. The return will then be reviewed and may or may not necessarily be assigned for audit (in person or through correspondence.). You get another code 421 on your tax transcript when an audit is carried out.What code on transcript means audit?
Codes 420, 421 & 424 (IRS further examination/audit)A transaction/tax code 420 on your transcript means that your tax return was pulled for a potential audit or further examination by the IRS.