570 Code and 60 Day Review - Has Anyone Had Success Contacting Their Congressman?

I went through this exact same thing last year! Filed in February, got the 570 code, waited the full 60 days, and heard nothing. Contacting my congressman was actually what broke the logjam for me. Here's what happened: I filled out their privacy release form, they submitted an inquiry to the Taxpayer Advocate Service on my behalf, and within 2 weeks I had movement on my account. The congressional caseworker told me they deal with dozens of these cases every tax season. The key is following up - I emailed the congressional office once a week for updates. They eventually told me my return had been flagged for identity verification, but the letter somehow never reached me. Once I verified my identity, the refund was processed within 10 days.

Did you call the IRS first? I'm curious. My return is also delayed. Got the 570 code too. Just wondering if calling helps. Or is congressman route better? I'm new to all this.

Let me clarify what's happening with 570 codes and congressional inquiries: • Code 570 means a temporary freeze was placed on your refund • The 60-day review letter is standard procedure for manual reviews • Congressional inquiries work because they go through the Taxpayer Advocate Service • These inquiries get priority handling compared to regular calls • Without a specific issue identified, your return is likely in the general verification queue • The lack of follow-up letters is actually common in backlogged years The congressional route is worth pursuing since you're beyond the 60-day timeframe. They can often get answers when regular channels fail.

I was in EXACTLY the same situation - filed on 2/15, accepted 2/17, got 570 code, waited exactly 67 days with no movement. I called the IRS exactly 23 times over 3 weeks and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) and got connected to an agent in 18 minutes. They told me my return was flagged for income verification but the letter was never sent. Once I knew the specific issue, I was able to upload the required documents through the IRS portal. Refund of $4,782 was deposited exactly 9 days later. The $20 I spent on Claimyr saved me weeks of stress and waiting.

I've seen a lot of posts about contacting representatives lately. According to the National Taxpayer Advocate's 2023 report (https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/reports/2023-annual-report-to-congress/), congressional inquiries are actually overwhelming the system. The TAS is so backlogged that even these "priority" cases are taking 30-45 days to resolve. I'm not convinced this approach is any faster than just waiting it out. Has anyone actually gotten results in less than a month using their congressman?

I believe services like Claimyr can be helpful in certain circumstances, but I would suggest trying the congressional route first. The reason being that congressional inquiries are handled by specialized teams at the IRS. These teams have more authority to resolve issues than the frontline representatives you might reach through the regular phone lines, even with a service helping you get through. In my experience working with tax issues, the congressional inquiry creates an official case that must be resolved, whereas phone calls may only result in notes being added to your account without definitive action.

God I HATE this whole system!! It's absolutely infuriating that we have to jump through all these hoops just to get OUR OWN MONEY back! But I do understand what you're going through and feel your pain. I've found that a multi-pronged approach works best - contact your congressman AND keep trying to reach the IRS directly. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, as they say. Don't give up, and don't feel bad about being persistent. This is YOUR money we're talking about! ❤️

I'm in a very similar situation - filed 2/21, accepted 2/24, got the 570 code and have been waiting 58 days now. Reading through these responses is giving me hope that the congressional route might actually work. @Paolo Conti - your success story is encouraging! I'm curious, when you say you followed up weekly with the congressional office, did you call or email? And did they give you any timeline expectations upfront? I've been hesitant to contact my representative because I wasn't sure if it would actually help or just add another layer of bureaucracy, but it sounds like several people here have had genuine success with it. The fact that it goes through the Taxpayer Advocate Service and gets priority handling makes sense. My refund is about $3,200 and while it's not life-changing money, it would really help with some unexpected car repairs I'm dealing with. I think I'm going to fill out that congressional inquiry form this week. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's exactly what I needed to hear!

I'm dealing with the exact same situation and this thread has been incredibly helpful! Filed 2/18, accepted 2/21, got the 570 code, and I'm now at day 65 with no updates. Like you, I'm really counting on this refund - mine is about $4,100 and would help cover some medical expenses that came up unexpectedly. I was on the fence about contacting my congressman because I thought it might be overkill, but seeing so many success stories here has convinced me to give it a try. The fact that it goes through the Taxpayer Advocate Service and gets priority handling makes a lot of sense. One thing I'm wondering - for those who've gone the congressional route, did you wait until after the full 60 days to contact them, or did you reach out earlier? I'm kicking myself for not doing this sooner, but better late than never I suppose. Thanks for starting this discussion - it's given me a clear path forward when I was feeling pretty lost in the system!

I'm currently going through this exact situation and this thread has been a lifesaver! Filed 2/16, accepted 2/19, got the dreaded 570 code, and I'm now at day 72 with absolutely no movement. My refund is around $2,800 and I really need it for some home repairs that can't wait much longer. Reading all these success stories with congressional inquiries has given me the push I needed to stop waiting around. I called my representative's office yesterday and they immediately sent me the privacy release form - they said they handle these IRS cases all the time and that they've been seeing a lot more 570 code delays this year. What really convinced me was learning that it goes through the Taxpayer Advocate Service rather than the regular IRS phone system. I've tried calling the IRS directly about 15 times over the past month and either get disconnected or told to "wait the full processing time" without any real answers. For anyone still on the fence about this approach - the congressional staff I spoke with said these inquiries typically get assigned to a TAS advocate within 7-10 business days, and most cases see some kind of movement within 2-3 weeks. That's way better than the indefinite waiting game I've been stuck in. I'll update this thread once I hear back with results. Fingers crossed this actually works!

Thanks for starting this thread - I'm in almost the exact same situation and it's been really stressful! Filed 2/20, accepted 2/23, got the 570 code and I'm now at day 64. My refund is about $2,900 and I really need it for some unexpected dental work. Reading through all these success stories with congressional inquiries has been incredibly helpful and honestly given me hope for the first time in weeks. I had no idea that these inquiries go through the Taxpayer Advocate Service and get priority handling - that explains why so many people are seeing results when regular IRS calls lead nowhere. I've been putting off contacting my representative because I thought maybe I was being impatient, but seeing that so many others have gone this route after 60+ days makes me feel like it's the right move. The fact that multiple people got movement within 2-3 weeks is way better than this indefinite waiting. I'm going to call my congressman's office tomorrow morning and get that privacy release form started. Will definitely update this thread with my results since it seems like a lot of us are going through the same thing. Thanks again for sharing your experience and giving us all a roadmap forward!