What does the IRS code 1301 mean?

According to the Internal Revenue Manual, IRS reference code 1301 has a status description of "Fact of Filing Electronic return received more than 3 weeks ago; no other information." The IRS agent is referred to Return Found/Not Processed Section in Part 21-Customer Account Services of the Manual for guidance.

Code 1301 applies to a number of situations. One such situation is that the Agent learns from the taxpayer that incorrect direct deposit numbers were given on the return.

The Internal Revenue Manual is available online at the IRS website. The reference codes are available under the Refund Research Section at 21.4.1-4 internet Refund Fact of Filing Reference Codes.