Have you tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk. but srsly, the IRS website is about as useful as a chocolate teapot sometimes. hope you get this sorted!

This is such a frustrating situation, and I'm sorry you're dealing with family drama on top of tax issues. Based on what others have shared, filing a paper return with detailed documentation seems like your best bet. Make sure to keep copies of everything - utility bills, grocery receipts, medical expenses, anything that shows you're the one actually supporting your mom and brother. The IRS will eventually sort it out, but it's going to take time and patience. Also consider reaching out to the Taxpayer Advocate Service - they're free and can help navigate complex situations like this. Stay strong and don't let your dad's actions discourage you from doing the right thing for your family.

Be careful about assuming all 570 codes resolve quickly! Mine turned into a nightmare last year: • Started with just a 570 code in February • No letters for 4 weeks • Suddenly got a CP12 notice about math errors • Had to send documentation by mail • Took until AUGUST to get my refund • Lost out on thousands in interest Not trying to scare anyone, but don't assume it will always resolve automatically like OP's did. The IRS processing centers are still backlogged from pandemic staffing issues.

Congratulations on getting through the 570 code so quickly! This gives me hope as I'm currently dealing with one myself (day 12 and counting). I've been checking my transcript obsessively every morning like it's the lottery numbers. The IP PIN theory makes a lot of sense - I've been considering getting one for next year anyway since tax identity theft seems to be getting worse. Quick question: when your DDD appeared, did it show up at the same time the 570 code disappeared, or was there a delay between the two? Just trying to understand what to look for when I'm doing my daily transcript stalking! 😅

Don't forget that how you file can also affect your eligibility for certain credits! I'm a J1 visa holder married to a US citizen, and we found out that filing jointly made us eligible for the Earned Income Credit and American Opportunity Credit (my spouse is a student) which saved us a significant amount. If you file separately as a nonresident, you miss out on those completely.

This is such a helpful thread! I'm actually a tax preparer who works with a lot of international students and visa holders, and I wanted to add a few practical considerations that might help with your decision. One thing that's often overlooked is the timing aspect - if you make the election to file jointly this year, you're generally committed to filing jointly for all subsequent years while you're married and at least one spouse is a US resident, unless you get IRS permission to change. So think about your long-term situation, not just this year. Also, @Philip Cowan, since you mentioned this is your first tax season in the US, make sure you understand the implications for state taxes too. Some states don't recognize the federal election to be treated as a resident, so you might still file as a nonresident at the state level even if you file jointly federally. My general advice for J1 holders in your situation: if your income is relatively modest and your spouse qualifies for education credits, joint filing usually wins. But if you have significant income that would benefit from treaty provisions, or if you have complex foreign financial accounts to report, the analysis gets much more complicated and you might want to consult with a tax professional who specializes in international tax issues.

Same situation here! I'm also a PATH Act filer with cycle code 20250704 and my account transcript is blank. From what I've learned, this is totally normal for early February. The cycle code just means your return was processed on 2/4/25, but the PATH Act requires them to hold EITC/ACTC refunds until mid-February regardless. The blank account transcript should update once the hold period ends and they actually issue the refund. Hang in there - we're all in the same waiting boat! 🚤

Hey! I'm in the exact same situation - PATH Act filer with cycle code 20250704 and a completely blank account transcript. I was starting to panic thinking something went wrong with my return, but reading through these comments is making me feel so much better! It sounds like this is totally normal for us PATH filers this early in February. The waiting is torture though 😭 Has anyone found WMR to be updating at all or is it still just stuck on "received and processing" for everyone?

I received a CP2000 notice on March 12th that was dated February 24th. The response deadline was March 26th, giving me just two weeks to respond. I verified it on my transcript first, which showed the notice had been generated on February 22nd. If I had waited for the mail, I might have missed the deadline entirely. The transcript showed the tax year and basic issue, but I needed to call to get the full details.

Military moves are brutal for tax issues! I've been through multiple PCS moves and the mail forwarding system is hit-or-miss at best. Here's what I've learned works: 1. **Online transcript is your lifeline** - Like others said, create that IRS.gov account ASAP if you don't have one. The account transcript usually shows notice codes and basic info before the physical letter arrives. 2. **Document everything** - Screenshot your transcript, note the notice number and date. This becomes crucial if you need to prove timeline issues later. 3. **Military-specific help** - Don't forget about the Taxpayer Advocate Service. They have special procedures for active duty military dealing with notice issues. I used them during a deployment when I couldn't respond to a CP2000 in time. 4. **Address updates** - Make sure your IRS address is current through your online account or by filing Form 8822. I learned this the hard way when notices kept going to an address from 3 moves ago. The waiting game is the worst part, but at least with the transcript you can get ahead of whatever's coming. Good luck with your situation!