Don't forget that the worksheet also asks for "other assets" on Line 5. Do you have any retirement accounts, cash value life insurance, household goods, etc? You need to include the fair market value of all those things too, which might affect your insolvency calculation.

Just wanted to add some clarity on the valuation date that's really important - all your assets AND liabilities need to be valued as of the exact date your debt was canceled/forgiven, not when you're filling out the form. So if your credit card debt was forgiven on a specific date in 2024, that's the snapshot date you need to use for everything on the worksheet. This means if your 401k balance or checking account amount was different on the forgiveness date compared to now, you need to use the amounts from that specific date. Same goes for any other debts you owed at that time. I made this mistake initially and had to redo my entire worksheet when my tax preparer caught it. The IRS is very specific about using the "immediately before the discharge" amounts.

Just a heads up - with EIC claims they're taking forever this year. My friend just got hers after 6 weeks with same codes

The 570/971 combo on your transcript is actually pretty standard for EIC claims, especially first-time filers. The IRS has increased scrutiny on Earned Income Credit returns this year due to fraud prevention measures. Since you're claiming $3,605 in EIC (which is a significant portion of your $4,894 refund), they're likely verifying your filing status, dependents, and income. The good news is your transcript shows everything processed cleanly on Feb 17th with no math errors or obvious red flags. The hold codes appeared a week later, which suggests automated review rather than a major issue. Most EIC verification holds resolve within 4-6 weeks from the 971 notice date (March 3rd in your case). Keep checking your transcript weekly for updates - you'll typically see the 570 code reverse with a 571 when they release the hold. Make sure you respond quickly to any correspondence they send requesting documentation. The $4,894 balance is already established, so once verification completes, your refund should process within days.

Word of advice: Use taxr.ai to check your transcript. Its WAY better than trying to figure this out yourself. Shows exactly whats happening and when youll get paid. Worth every penny imo

I'm in a similar situation - got the 570/971 codes on my transcript last week and have been stressing about it constantly. Your refund amount looks solid with all the proper credits showing up, which is a good sign. The fact that your account balance is showing the full -$11,652.00 with no penalties or interest accruing means the IRS isn't questioning the refund amount itself, just doing their standard verification process. With EIC claims, they're required by law to hold refunds until mid-February anyway, so you're not really behind schedule yet. Keep checking that transcript every Thursday night/Friday morning for updates - that's when most movement happens for weekly cycle accounts like yours. The waiting is brutal but try to stay positive! 🤞

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I'm dealing with the exact same thing right now! Filed in early February, got a 570 code on February 26th, and it's been radio silence ever since. My refund is about $9,200 mostly from EIC and CTC. The waiting is the worst part because you have no idea if they need something from you or if it's just sitting in some queue. I've been checking my transcript obsessively every few days but nothing changes. One thing I noticed is that my "as of" date on the transcript keeps updating weekly even though no new transactions appear. Not sure if that means anything but at least it shows the system is still processing something? Really hoping we both see some movement soon. This money would make a huge difference right now. Keep us posted if anything changes on your end!

Man I was in this same situation last year with a 570 code. Ended up using claimyr.com to reach an IRS agent after trying for days with no luck. Found out they needed to verify something simple that I could confirm right on the phone. Refund released two days later. Sometimes just talking to a human can fix these holds way faster than waiting for the system.

I'm dealing with the exact same situation right now! Filed in early February with a $4,200 refund expected, got the 570 code dated for March 12th. Called the IRS twice and both times they said "no action needed on your part" but it's so nerve-wracking when you're counting on that money. From what I've learned lurking in this community, the 570 code with EIC claims is pretty standard - they automatically flag returns with earned income credit for verification even if they don't need anything from you. The date on your transcript (March 10th) should be when it resolves. I've been checking my transcript every Friday morning since someone here mentioned the cycle codes determine update days. Fingers crossed we both see movement soon! The waiting game is brutal when you have bills due.