I'm in the exact same boat! Filed on 1/29, got the 570 code about 10 days ago, and WMR is showing PATH messaging. I've been checking my transcript obsessively and noticed something interesting - my 2023 return had way more gig income than 2022 (almost double), so I'm wondering if that's triggering the verification hold. One thing I learned from calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service is that 570 codes for gig workers often relate to income verification, especially if you had a significant increase from the prior year or if your reported income doesn't exactly match your 1099s. They told me the average resolution time this year has been 2-3 weeks for these types of holds. Has anyone else noticed if the amount of gig income affects how likely you are to get the 570 code? I'm curious if there's a threshold that triggers additional review.

I'm experiencing something very similar and wanted to share what I've learned from researching this extensively. The combination of a 570 code and PATH messaging is actually more common than you'd think, especially for gig workers in 2024. From what I've gathered, the 570 code without a corresponding 971 notice typically means the IRS is conducting an automated income verification - they're essentially cross-checking your reported gig income against the 1099s they have on file from your clients/platforms. This process has been significantly expanded for Tax Year 2023 returns due to new reporting requirements. The key thing to watch for is whether your transcript shows any movement over the next 1-2 weeks. Most people I've talked to who had this exact scenario saw their 570 code convert to a 571 (hold released) within 14-21 days without any action needed on their part. The fact that you don't have a 971 code is actually encouraging - it suggests they don't need additional documentation from you. Since you filed on 1/27 and it's been a few weeks, you're probably getting close to the resolution timeframe. Keep checking your transcript every few days, and if you don't see movement by mid-March, that would be the time to consider calling the IRS directly.

Is anyone else annoyed that TurboTax has gotten worse over the years despite charging more? Like, for a premium tax product, it should be able to handle something as common as Medicaid without throwing confusing reject codes. I'm switching to FreeTaxUSA next year.

Just wanted to add another perspective here - I work in tax prep and see this F8962-070 reject code fairly often. The main thing to understand is that this error happens when the IRS systems detect that your return is claiming or should be claiming the Premium Tax Credit (Form 8962), but there's missing or conflicting information. Since you had Medicaid all year, you're absolutely right that you shouldn't need Form 8962 or have a 1095-A. The problem is usually that somewhere in your tax software, you've accidentally indicated you had marketplace coverage or received advance premium tax credits. Here's what I tell my clients to check: Go to the healthcare section and look for ANY question about "advance payments of premium tax credits" or "monthly advance credit amounts" - if you answered yes to any of these, that's likely triggering the error. Also double-check that you didn't accidentally enter any dollar amounts in marketplace premium fields. The good news is this is totally fixable once you find where the conflicting information is entered!

Filed mine through TurboTax on a Sunday around midnight last year and got the acceptance email by 6 AM! The electronic system definitely works around the clock. But yeah, don't expect any movement on WMR or transcript updates until business days. I remember checking obsessively over the weekend and nothing changed until Wednesday when everything suddenly updated at once. The waiting is the worst part but at least you know it's in the system!

Same boat here! Filed through TurboTax Saturday evening and was curious about this too. Based on what everyone's sharing, sounds like I should expect the acceptance pretty quickly but then just be patient for the actual processing updates during the week. It's my first time filing so early in the season so wasn't sure how the weekend timing worked. Thanks for asking this question - super helpful responses from everyone!

13 Just wanted to mention something that nobody's brought up yet - if you're doing major renovations on your home AND monetizing the content, you might need to look into how this affects your homeowner's insurance and potentially capital gains when you sell the house. Our tax advisor mentioned this could get complicated if the improvements significantly increase your home's value.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm in a similar situation - just started a home renovation YouTube channel and have been totally confused about the tax implications. One thing I've learned from my research is that the IRS looks at several factors to determine if something is a legitimate business vs. a hobby: profit motive, expertise in the area, time and effort spent, expectation of asset appreciation, success in similar activities, history of income/losses, and amount of occasional profits. For content creators specifically, I've read that even if you're not profitable initially, you can still deduct legitimate business expenses as long as you can demonstrate you're operating with a genuine intent to make a profit. The key is maintaining excellent records and being able to justify how each expense directly relates to your content creation business rather than personal home improvement. I'm planning to set up a separate business checking account, create detailed expense categories (production equipment, materials used solely for demonstrations, editing software, etc.), and keep video logs showing how each purchase was used in content creation. Has anyone found other specific documentation strategies that work well for this type of business?

As a newcomer here, I can't tell you how relieved I am to find this discussion! I filed on January 16th with both EITC and CTC and have been absolutely panicking watching WMR show nothing but that first bar for weeks now. Reading through everyone's explanations about test batches vs PATH Act holds finally makes sense of what's happening. I had no idea these were two separate things - I thought being in a "test batch" meant I'd get my refund faster, but now I understand that February 15th is still the hard deadline regardless. @Mia Green, I'm definitely going to check my transcript using your instructions tonight. The fact that we have to become amateur code-breakers just to understand our own tax status is honestly ridiculous, but at least now I know what to look for. This community has been more helpful in 20 minutes of reading than hours spent on the IRS website or trying to get through their phone lines. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences - it's such a relief to know I'm not alone in this confusing process! 🙏 Has anyone noticed if the transcript typically updates on specific days of the week, or is it random? Trying to figure out when to check for changes.

Wow, this thread has been absolutely invaluable! I filed on January 19th with EITC and CTC and have been checking WMR obsessively with no updates beyond the first bar. Reading through everyone's detailed explanations finally helped me understand what's actually happening behind the scenes. I just checked my transcript following the instructions from @Mia Green and I'm seeing a cycle code of 20240203 with code 150 dated January 27th. Based on what everyone has shared, it looks like I might be in daily processing which is encouraging! What really frustrates me is how the IRS makes this whole process so unnecessarily stressful. Like @Grace Patel mentioned, they could easily update their systems to show "Return processed - awaiting PATH Act release" instead of leaving us all to decode transcript mysteries. It's 2024 and we shouldn't need to become amateur cryptographers just to understand our own tax status! This community has been more helpful than anything I could find on official IRS resources. At least now I know that February 15th is the real date to watch, not some mythical "test batch" early release. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences - it's such a relief to finally understand what's happening! 🙏 Has anyone who filed around January 19th seen any additional codes appear on their transcript yet, or are we all still just sitting at code 150?