Just went through this exact same situation! Had 424/810/811 codes show up in January. The 424 freeze lasted about 2.5 weeks for me before it cleared and I got my 846 code. From what I've learned lurking here, the Feb 24 date you're seeing is probably just when they processed the freeze codes, not necessarily your refund date. Keep checking your transcript every few days - once that 424 disappears and you see an 846 code, that's when you'll have your actual refund date. Hang in there!

I had a similar situation last year with these same codes! From my experience, the 424 code means they're doing a manual review of your return - could be anything from income verification to checking deductions. The 810/811 combo usually means they put a temporary hold on your refund and then released it, which is actually good news. The tricky part is that 424 can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks to clear depending on what they're reviewing. I wouldn't rely on that Feb 24 date unfortunately - that's likely just a processing date. Keep checking your transcript weekly and look for that 424 to disappear. Once you see an 846 code with a date, that's your actual refund date. The waiting sucks but try not to stress too much!

To clarify some confusion in this thread: According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1.4.7, the DDD (Direct Deposit Date) serves as the scheduled date for the release of funds from the Treasury. For direct deposits, this is the date funds are transmitted to financial institutions. For paper checks, IRS procedures stipulate that checks are generally printed and mailed within 1-2 business days after the DDD. Treasury Regulation §301.6402-2 further specifies that refund checks must be mailed to the taxpayer's last known address, which is typically the address on your most recent return unless you've submitted a change of address (Form 8822).

Thanks for sharing your experience Rachel! I went through something similar last year - had a DDD but chose paper check for similar financial planning reasons. Based on my experience and what others have shared here, you should plan for your check to arrive roughly 5-10 business days after your DDD. The IRS typically mails within 1-2 days of the DDD, then it's standard mail delivery time. For your portfolio rebalancing timeline, I'd recommend building in a buffer of at least 2 weeks after your DDD to be safe, especially if you're doing this around month-end when mail volumes can be higher. You can always move faster if the check arrives early, but it's harder to delay scheduled investment moves if the check is late!

Had this EXACT same issue in Feb. International filer, first time w/ US taxes, got the 570 code. In my case, it was bc I had claimed foreign tax credit (Form 1116) which triggers auto review. After 3 wks, got code 571 (hold released) and refund DD'd 5 days later. No contact from IRS needed. Def check if you have any foreign income reported - that's almost always what triggers 570 for intl filers.

I went through this exact situation last year as a first-time international filer! Code 570 appeared on my transcript in early April, and I was panicking because I had no idea what it meant. Turns out it's super common for non-US citizens - the IRS just needs extra time to verify certain aspects of our returns. Mine resolved automatically after about 19 days with a 571 code, and my refund was deposited within a week after that. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, but try not to stress too much. Did you claim any education credits or foreign tax credits on your return? Those seem to trigger the 570 review more often from what I've seen in this community.

I've had 570 codes three years in a row now. It's just part of the process for some of us. Usually clears up on its own, but if you have a 971 code too, watch your mail for a notice explaining what they need from you (if anything).

Don't panic! Code 570 is actually really common this year - I got it too about a month ago and my refund came through just fine. What helped me was checking for any accompanying codes on my transcript. If you see a 971 code with a date, that usually means they sent you a notice explaining what they're reviewing. Also, keep an eye on the "as of" date on your transcript - when that updates, it often means they're actively working on your case. The Child Tax Credit you mentioned is definitely a likely trigger since they're being extra careful with those this year. Hang in there - most 570 holds are resolved within 2-3 weeks!

I've been dealing with this exact issue for the past two days as well. What's really frustrating is that I need to access my 2023 transcript to compare some 1099-INT figures before finalizing my 2024 return, and the timing couldn't be worse. Based on the helpful insights from Dmitry and others here, it sounds like these outages are actually part of their regular batch processing cycle. I'm going to try the early morning approach tomorrow around 5:30am ET like several people have suggested. Has anyone had luck with the IRS2Go mobile app during these outages, or does that go down too when the main system is offline? Really hoping this resolves soon - it's reassuring to know this seems to be a normal part of their processing rather than a major system failure.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now! Been trying to access my transcript since yesterday afternoon with no success. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - it's reassuring to know this is a normal part of their system maintenance rather than a major breakdown. I particularly found Dmitry's detailed explanation about the Master File batch processing helpful. I need to verify some W-2 information before meeting with my tax preparer next week, so the timing is less than ideal, but based on what everyone's saying about the early morning access window, I'm going to set my alarm for 5:30am tomorrow and give it a shot. Fingers crossed that when the system comes back online, it means they've processed a new batch of updates. Has anyone noticed if these outages tend to be longer during peak filing season, or do they usually stick to the same timeframe regardless of volume?