570 Code on Transcript - Called Tax Verification Line and Got 45-Day Review Notice

I had the exact same thing happen on March 15th. Called and was told my return was selected for a 45-day review. I asked what triggered it and they wouldn't tell me anything specific. Just said they needed to "verify some information." The agent told me not to call back until May 1st at the earliest because nothing would change before then. It's so frustrating having to wait with no information!

I received code 570 exactly 37 days ago. My review period was also set for 45 days. After exactly 43 days, my transcript updated with code 571 (reversal of previous freeze) and code 846 (refund issued). My direct deposit hit my account precisely 5 business days later. The total wait from 570 code to refund was 48 days in my case. No additional information was requested from me during this period.

Dealing with the IRS during these reviews is like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. You know there's an exit somewhere, but you can't see it and nobody will give you clear directions. When I got my 570 code last year, calling the regular IRS number was useless - hours of hold time just to be told to "wait." I finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to get through to an actual verification department agent. It's like having someone remove the blindfold - the agent explained exactly what triggered my review (a mismatch between reported income and what my employer submitted) and gave me specific steps to resolve it. Got my refund 2 weeks later instead of waiting the full 45 days. Sometimes you just need to talk to the right person.

I think there's some confusion about the 570 code that needs clarification: • The 570 code itself just means "additional account action pending" - it's a temporary hold • There are DIFFERENT TYPES of 570 holds - some are simple verification, others are actual audits • The 45-day timeframe is the MAXIMUM they can legally hold your refund for verification without paying you interest • You can actually request a TAXPAYER ADVOCATE if the delay is causing financial hardship The fact that they directed you to the verification line specifically suggests this is probably just identity or income verification, not a full audit. That's actually good news!

Word of caution from someone who's been through this before (unfortunately twice, haha): Don't assume the 45 days starts from when you see the code. The 45-day review period actually starts from when THEY flag your return internally, which could have been days or even weeks before the code appears on your transcript. Last year I was told "45 days from today" when I called on April 2nd. I marked May 17th on my calendar as the magical day. May 17th came and went... nothing. Called again and was told "Oh, the 45 days actually started on March 22nd when we flagged your return, so your review period ended last week. Your refund should process soon." Got it 3 days later. The IRS and their timing... classic comedy of errors! 🙄

Does anyone know if this 45-day review thing resets the 21-day normal processing time? I filed back in Feb and my WMR was stuck on "still processing" for ages, now I got this 570 code last week. Idk if I should be counting 45 days from now or if this is just part of the normal delay?

Has anyone had success getting the 45-day review period shortened? Last year I was in a similar situation and really needed my refund for medical bills. Just wondering if there's anything that actually works to speed things up?