I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago! Had a TC 570 for almost 3 weeks with zero notices. What finally worked for me was calling right at 7 AM when they open - I got through in about 35 minutes instead of the usual 2+ hour wait. The agent explained that my 570 was triggered because the IRS computer system flagged a discrepancy between my reported income and what my employer filed, even though everything was actually correct on my end. She was able to clear the hold immediately once she reviewed my account. My advice: don't wait too much longer since you're already at 2 weeks. The earlier you call in the morning, the better your chances of getting through quickly. Have your Social Security card, driver's license, and a copy of your return ready when you call. Good luck!

I'm currently in week 3 of a TC 570 hold myself, and after reading through everyone's experiences here, I decided to try the early morning calling strategy that several people mentioned. Called at 7:02 AM yesterday and got through in exactly 42 minutes - way better than my previous attempts in the afternoon that never connected. The agent told me my 570 was due to the IRS needing to verify some education credits I claimed, which makes sense since I just graduated. She said these verification holds are incredibly common right now and that most resolve within 4-6 weeks, but calling can sometimes speed things up if the agent can manually review your case. In my situation, she couldn't clear it immediately but did escalate it for priority review, so I should hear something within 7-10 business days. For what it's worth, she mentioned that returns with education credits, child tax credits, or earned income credits are getting flagged for verification at much higher rates this year compared to previous years. Might be worth calling sooner rather than later if you have any of those credits on your return.

Hey there! I know exactly how you're feeling right now - that panic when you see an unexpected code is so real! 😰 I've been through the 570 situation twice, and both times it resolved within about 2 weeks without me having to do anything. The first time I was a complete wreck checking my transcript every few hours, but the second time I knew what to expect. From my experience and what I've seen others share here, the 570 is usually just the IRS doing routine verification - maybe checking your W-2s match what employers reported, or verifying some credits you claimed. The key thing to watch for is whether a 971 code pops up alongside it in the next week or so - that would mean they're sending you a letter with more details. Since you're caring for your mom and really need this refund, I totally get the stress, but try to give it at least 7-10 days before worrying too much. Most of these clear up on their own! Keep us posted on how it goes! 💙

I completely understand that panic feeling! 😰 The 570 code definitely looks scary when you first see it, but from everything I've learned in this community, it's usually just a temporary processing hold. The IRS puts these on returns when they need to verify something - could be matching your W-2 info, checking credits you claimed, or sometimes it's just random selection for review. Most people here report their 570s clearing up within 2-3 weeks without any action needed. Since you're dealing with caregiving responsibilities and really need that refund, I know the uncertainty is extra stressful. Keep checking for a 971 code - that would mean they're sending you a letter explaining what they're reviewing. Try to hang in there and give it at least a week before panicking too much. This community is great for support, so keep us updated! 🤞

Pro tip: call exactly at 7am EST when they open. Way better chance of getting someone helpful

Had the exact same issue with Error 6000 last month! What finally worked for me was calling the Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-777-4778. They're separate from regular IRS customer service and can actually escalate account restrictions. Takes about 2-3 weeks but they resolved mine without needing an office visit. Definitely worth trying before making that 2 hour drive!

Anyone know if the standard mileage rate is still 65.5 cents per mile for 2025? I'm tryng to estimate my deductions for next year.

Great question! I've been in a similar situation with my rental properties. The key principle is that you can only deduct the actual miles you drove, not multiply them by the number of properties visited. For your 15-mile round trip to work on both units, you should allocate those miles between the properties rather than claiming the full amount for each. Since you spent 2 hours at Unit A and 1 hour at Unit B, a reasonable allocation would be 10 miles to Unit A (2/3 of the trip) and 5 miles to Unit B (1/3 of the trip). This allocation method is defensible because it's based on the actual time spent at each property. You could also do a 50/50 split if the work was roughly equal in importance. The IRS cares more about having a reasonable, consistent method than the exact formula you use. Make sure to document your allocation method and keep good records showing the date, purpose of the trip, properties visited, and how you divided the mileage. This will help if you're ever questioned about your deductions. Whatever you do, don't claim the full 15 miles on both Schedule E forms - that would definitely be improper double-counting that could trigger problems with the IRS.

Don't forget about the annual gift tax exclusion too! It's currently $17,000 per recipient per donor (2023 amount, will be adjusted for inflation). So you and your spouse could each give $17k to each of your kids/grandkids each year without touching your lifetime exemption at all. For a family with several children and grandchildren, this can add up to substantial wealth transfer over time.

Make sure you're also considering state-level estate taxes! Not all states follow federal exemption amounts. I live in a state with a much lower estate tax threshold, and didn't realize I needed separate planning for state vs federal.