571 Code Changed to 971 - What Does This Mean for My Refund?

The 571 code indicates a hold has been released, while 971 means a notice is being sent to you. Usually this sequence is positive - it often means your return is moving through final processing stages. Keep an eye out for a notice in your mailbox, but this is typically followed by a 846 code (refund issued) within 1-2 weeks.

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in the same boat rn. mine changed 3 days ago still no 846 code yet smh

The IRS is such a joke fr. Why we gotta decode these stupid numbers like we're solving a rubiks cube 🤮

my transcript looked exactly like this last month! got my refund exactly 8 days later

check your bank account daily starting next week. Mine hit without the 846 code even showing up lol

Same thing happened to me last year! The 971 code usually means they're sending you a CP05 notice which is just a "we need more time" letter. But when it follows a 571 code like yours, it's actually good news - means they resolved whatever was holding up your return. I'd expect to see that 846 refund code within the next 1-2 cycles. The waiting is torture but you're almost there!

I had the exact same code sequence! 571 to 971 is definitely a good sign. The 971 notice they send is usually just a formality letting you know they've completed their review. In my case, I got the 846 refund code just 5 days after the 971 appeared. Keep checking your transcript every few days - you should see movement soon! The hardest part is behind you now.