As a newcomer to this community, I have to say this thread has been incredibly informative! I'm currently dealing with my first 570 code situation - got mine on March 11th (so 16 days ago) and like everyone else here, no 971 notice. I was completely lost about what this meant until I found this discussion. Reading through Matthew's original post and seeing how many others (Oliver at 21 days, Aisha at 19, Liam at 17, Zoe at 20) are all experiencing nearly identical situations with such similar timelines is both reassuring and eye-opening. The consistent 28-32 day resolution pattern that keeps appearing across everyone's stories gives me hope that we're all approaching the light at the end of the tunnel. I need my refund to help cover some unexpected home repairs, so the waiting has been nerve-wracking, but this community has provided so much valuable insight. Going to follow the advice about limiting transcript checks to Fridays and Wednesdays instead of my current daily obsession! Thank you all for sharing your experiences so openly - it's made this stressful process so much more manageable.

As someone completely new to this community and filing taxes for the first time, this thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm not currently dealing with a 570 code myself, but reading through everyone's experiences has been like getting a masterclass in how the IRS actually works. The consistency across all your timelines is remarkable - Matthew at 23 days, Oliver at 21, Aisha at 19, Zoe at 20, Liam at 17, and Anastasia at 16 days, all with the same 570 code and no 971 notice pattern. What strikes me most is how the 28-32 day resolution window keeps appearing in story after story from different people. It really seems like the IRS has some kind of internal batched review process that just takes time, regardless of individual circumstances. I'm bookmarking this thread for future reference because the advice about checking transcripts only on Fridays and Wednesdays (instead of daily obsessing) and the insights about what different codes mean have been so educational. Thank you all for being so open about your situations - you're creating an amazing resource for people navigating these stressful financial situations. Hoping everyone sees their refunds come through soon!

Has anyone successfully gotten their broker to reverse the backup withholding? I'm in a similar situation (wrong middle initial) and just noticed nearly $3500 was withheld from a stock sale last month. My broker is saying they can't do anything about it now that the money has been sent to the IRS.

I went through a very similar situation a few years ago when my brokerage had an outdated SSN on file (long story involving a name change). The backup withholding hit me on a large mutual fund redemption and I was panicked about whether the IRS actually received the money. Here's what I learned: The IRS systems are notoriously slow to update, so don't expect to see backup withholding reflected in your online account immediately. Your brokerage is required to send the withheld funds to the IRS within a specific timeframe, and they have strong incentives to comply since they face penalties if they don't. For verification, I found the most reliable approach was to keep detailed records of the withholding from your brokerage statements and wait for your 1099 forms. The 1099-B (for stock sales) will show both your proceeds and the backup withholding amount. This is your official documentation that the IRS will accept. Regarding quarterly payments - you're absolutely right that you can adjust them. The IRS cares about your total tax payments for the year, not the timing or method. If your backup withholding exceeds your projected liability, you can reduce or skip estimated payments accordingly. Just make sure to run the numbers carefully to avoid underpayment penalties.

these cycle codes are so confusing tbh. wish the irs would make this easier for regular ppl to understand

I'm on cycle 20250701 too! Just checked this morning and still nothing new. Good to know about the Thursday/Friday updates though - I've been checking randomly throughout the week like an idiot 😅 Hopefully we both see some movement this Friday!

As someone who just went through this exact situation, I can definitely relate! Got married last year and moved right before tax season - it's stressful not knowing if your refund will find you. Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like the most important thing is calling the IRS to verify your address ASAP rather than assuming USPS mail forwarding will handle it. I made that call and discovered they still had my old address even though I'd updated everything else. The representative was able to fix it immediately, and my check arrived 7 days later. Also, definitely sign up for USPS Informed Delivery - the Treasury envelope really does look like regular mail, so it's easy to miss. Don't wait the full 2 weeks if you're concerned about the address change; being proactive saved me potentially months of waiting for a returned check to be reprocessed. The phone wait can be brutal, but it's worth the peace of mind knowing your refund is heading to the right place!

Welcome to the community! I went through this exact same situation earlier this year - got married, moved, and was super anxious about my first paper refund check. Based on my experience and what I've learned here, the most critical thing is calling the IRS immediately to verify your address rather than assuming they got it from USPS forwarding. I waited too long initially and almost had my check sent to my old place! The IRS maintains completely separate records, so even with mail forwarding set up, they might still have your pre-marriage address and name on file. When I finally called, the rep updated everything over the phone in about 10 minutes (after a brutal hold time). My check arrived exactly 8 days after the corrected mailing date. Also highly recommend signing up for USPS Informed Delivery - Treasury checks come in surprisingly plain white envelopes that look like regular mail. Don't stress too much about the timeline once your address is confirmed; most people here report 5-10 days delivery. The key is being proactive about that address verification call!

I'm seeing the exact same thing! Filed on January 29th (literally the first day they started accepting returns) and my 2024 shows that same "INFO" status while my previous years show $0.00. I was getting worried too because I've never seen this before - usually it just shows a balance or refund amount pretty quickly. But reading through everyone's comments here, it sounds like this is just how their system works now for the initial processing phase. It's actually kind of relieving to know this is happening to basically everyone who filed early this year. The IRS must have changed something in their system display because I don't remember seeing this placeholder message in previous years. Guess we all just need to sit tight and wait for the real numbers to show up!

I'm experiencing the exact same thing! Filed on January 31st and my account shows that identical "INFO" status with the "Your Information Is Not Available at This Time" message for 2024. It's actually really comforting to read through all these comments and see that literally everyone who filed in the last few days is seeing this same thing. I was starting to worry that there was an issue with my return or that I had accidentally triggered some kind of review process. But it sounds like this is just their new way of displaying returns that are still in the initial processing queue. The fact that your 2022 and 2023 years show clean $0.00 balances is definitely a good sign - shows you're current with the IRS. I'm going to try to be patient and stop checking my account every few hours (easier said than done!). Thanks for posting this question because it really helped calm my nerves knowing we're all in the same boat waiting for our accounts to update!