570 Code on Transcript with 3/4 Date - Random Review Selection - Identity Verification Needed?

I feel your pain completely. That 570 code is a Transaction Code indicating a freeze on your account - essentially the IRS has temporarily paused processing your refund. The 3/4 date typically represents the posting date of the hold, not necessarily when it will be resolved. When they say "randomly selected for further review," it's often part of their Taxpayer Protection Program (TPP) or Income Verification Program. The conflicting information from representatives is unfortunately all too common. Each rep only sees parts of your account notes, and interpretation varies widely between departments.

Ugh I'm going through the EXACT SAME THING right now and I'm so stressed!!! 😫 I need this money so badly for car repairs. My transcript has the 570 code too and I've been checking WMR like 5 times a day hoping for movement. One rep told me it was just random, another said it was because of my education credits. I'm so confused and frustrated!!!

I had this identical situation on February 12th this year. Random review with a 570 code dated March 9th. Called the regular IRS number for three days straight and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes on February 19th. The agent confirmed I needed identity verification and transferred me directly to that department. Saved me weeks of waiting and wondering. My refund was released on March 1st after verification.

Based on your situation, here's what you need to know about identity verification vs. random review: 1. Identity verification typically comes with a specific letter (Letter 5071C, 4883C, or 5747C) requesting you to verify either online through ID.me or by calling the Identity Verification department at 800-830-5084. 2. Random review (under the Integrity Verification Operation or IVO) doesn't necessarily require identity verification. It's a separate process where they validate income, deductions, or credits. Without a specific letter directing you to verify identity, you're likely just in the random review queue. The 570 code simply means your refund is on hold pending this review completion.

I went through this exact situation in February. The key is determining whether you need identity verification or if it's just a random review. Here's how to tell: 1. Check your online account at IRS.gov - if you need identity verification, there's often a notification there 2. Look for any letters in the mail (5071C, 4883C, or 5747C) 3. If no letter after 2 weeks, call the main IRS line (1-800-829-1040) and ask specifically if you need to verify identity I found that checking IRS.gov/refunds doesn't tell you enough - the transcript codes are more useful. Specifically watch for code 971 which often follows 570 and indicates a notice was sent.

The IRS random review process is like getting selected for the TSA's extra special pat-down at the airport 😂 I had the EXACT same situation in January. Filed on 1/20, accepted 1/22, got the dreaded 570 code dated 2/12. Called using the regular number and got nowhere for days. Finally discovered that my return was flagged because I had an unusually large change in income from 2022 (got a much better job). No identity verification needed at all - just had to wait out the review process. My transcript updated on 2/26 with an 846 code (refund issued) and money hit my account 2/28. The whole "random review" thing is actually their fraud prevention algorithm getting triggered by something in your return. Could be income changes, new credits, address change, etc.

I'm curious - did any of the IRS representatives specifically mention the need for identity verification? Or did they just say you were under review? There's an important distinction between the two processes.