570 and 971 Codes with Same Date (March 10, 2025) - Filed January 30th

Those codes are like traffic signals in your tax journey. The 570 is the red light - it means they've temporarily stopped processing your refund. The 971 is more like a yellow light - it means they're sending you a notice to explain why. When they share the same date, it's like a car that stopped at an intersection and the driver is about to tell you why through the window. Usually, this combination means they need to verify something or make an adjustment before proceeding. It doesn't necessarily mean rejection - more like a checkpoint.

I have the same codes. Same date too. Filed January 28th. Been checking daily. No movement. Called IRS 14 times. Can't get through. Finally used Claimyr. Got an agent in 20 minutes. They confirmed review in progress. No specific issues identified. Just backlog. Might be worth the call to confirm your status too. Here's their link: https://www.claimyr.com

There are several approaches you can take with these codes: • Wait for the notice that's being generated (971 code) • Check your transcript daily for updates • Call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040 • Request a Taxpayer Advocate if it's causing financial hardship • Verify if you claimed credits that trigger additional review In my experience, these codes often resolve themselves within 14-21 days of the date shown.

I'm dealing with the exact same thing! According to the IRS2Go app and several Reddit threads I've been obsessively reading, the 570/971 combo with the same date usually means they're making an adjustment to your refund amount. In my case last year, they found a math error and adjusted my refund up by $126. The notice explained everything, and I got my deposit 11 days after the date on the codes.

Have you tried analyzing your transcript with taxr.ai? It can explain what those specific code combinations mean for your particular situation. I found it helpful when I had similar codes last year. The site breaks down each code and gives you a timeline prediction based on your specific transcript. Have you received any other notices or updates since filing? Does your transcript show any other codes besides the 570/971?

I might be able to offer some hope here. I had these exact codes (570/971 with same date) about three weeks ago. My transcript updated yesterday, showing an 846 code (refund issued) for next Wednesday. It seems like, in most cases, these codes might delay things by approximately 2-3 weeks, but the process does eventually move forward without requiring any action on our part.

Tax professional here. The 570/971 code combination with identical cycle dates typically indicates one of several potential scenarios: 1. Refund freeze pending verification of income or credits claimed 2. Mathematical adjustment being processed by the IRS 3. Identity verification requirement 4. Offset determination for past-due obligations The TC 971 generates a CP notice that will explain the specific reason. Based on current processing patterns, you should expect correspondence within 7-10 business days of the date shown on your transcript. The resolution timeframe varies significantly based on the underlying cause, ranging from 2-8 weeks from the date of the codes.

I'm in a similar situation, but my codes appeared in late February. Compared to what happened with my sister's return, which had the same codes, she ended up waiting about 35 days total before seeing movement. My brother-in-law, on the other hand, had these codes and then got an identity verification letter, which added another 6 weeks to his processing time. I'm nervous about which path mine will take.

I experienced this exact scenario during the previous tax cycle. The 570 code indicates a refund hold while the 971 code signifies a notice generation. In my particular case, the IRS had recalculated my Child Tax Credit eligibility based on AGI thresholds. The notice arrived approximately 7 days after the transcript date, and my refund was processed 14 days thereafter with the adjusted amount.

Just to clarify - are you seeing these codes on your 2024 Account Transcript (not Return Transcript)? I filed on January 29th, 2025, and just got these same codes yesterday with the March 10th date. My understanding is that the date shown (March 10th) is when the action was taken internally, not necessarily when we'll receive any notice or resolution.