570 Code Not Updated Yet - Still No Mail from 971 Code

The 570 code can be a bit of a waiting game, can't it? Have you checked for transcript updates in the last 24-48 hours? Sometimes these codes resolve themselves without any notice, and other times they require a bit more patience. Is there any chance you claimed credits that might trigger additional review? Many returns with certain credits take longer during this part of tax season.

I had the exact same issue on March 18th this year. My transcript showed both 570 and 971 codes but no letter for over two weeks. After waiting on hold with the IRS for 3 hours on April 2nd and getting disconnected twice, I finally tried Claimyr (https://claimyr.com). Got connected to an IRS agent in about 22 minutes who explained my return was flagged for identity verification. Started the verification process that same day and my 570 code was removed exactly 9 days later.

I just checked my transcript again after seeing your post. My 570 code from exactly 14 days ago finally updated! No mail ever came from the 971 code that posted on the same day. My refund is scheduled for direct deposit in exactly 5 days. Hang in there - sometimes these things resolve on their own without any action needed.

570 codes can mean different things depending on your specific situation. In my brother's case, it was just a math error that resolved automatically. For my wife, it was an identity verification issue that required a phone call. My mother-in-law had one that was related to her claiming the elderly tax credit - took nearly 60 days to resolve! I'm always surprised by how the same code can mean so many different things.

I couldn't figure out what my codes meant until I used taxr.ai to decode my transcript. It showed me exactly why I had the 570 code and what I needed to do. The site explained that my 570 was because of a discrepancy between what my employer reported and what I entered. I needed my money fast for a car repair and couldn't wait. Check it out at https://taxr.ai - it helped me understand exactly what was happening instead of guessing.

570 means hold. 971 means notice issued. Check your mailbox daily. Most 971 notices come within 7-10 days. Sometimes they get lost. You can call IRS. Ask about the notice. They can tell you what it's about. Sometimes they can resend it. Don't panic yet.