Has anyone tried just mailing in their return when this happens? I'm having the same problem but don't want to deal with the IRS phone system at all. What's the typical processing time for paper returns these days?

I went through this exact same nightmare last year with my 3-year-old daughter. After multiple rejected e-files and hours wasted on hold, I discovered the issue was that someone had incorrectly used her SSN on their return the previous year (turned out to be a data entry error at a tax prep chain). Here's what finally worked: I called the IRS Identity Protection line at 800-908-4490 early in the morning (around 7:15 AM EST) and actually got through in about 20 minutes. The agent was able to see the duplicate SSN usage in their system and issued a temporary IP PIN over the phone that was valid for 30 days. The key is having all your documentation ready - your previous year's tax return, your child's Social Security card, birth certificate, and the rejection notice from your tax software. They'll verify your identity as the parent and can resolve it in one call. If you absolutely can't get through by phone, you can also submit Form 15227 (Application for an Identity Protection PIN) by fax to 855-807-5720, but that takes 2-3 weeks to process. The phone route is definitely faster if you can get connected. Don't give up on e-filing - mailing returns is taking 3-4 months right now and you'll be waiting forever for your refund!

You might want to consider pursuing a Request for Taxpayer Advocate Service Assistance (Form 911) rather than immediately filing an amendment. The Internal Revenue Code section 7811 provides for expedited handling when there's an IRS error causing significant hardship. The definition of "significant hardship" includes situations where IRS procedures weren't followed correctly, which seems applicable in your case. This approach could potentially resolve your issue in 4-6 weeks rather than the 20-week amendment timeline, especially since the error originated with the IRS rather than your filing.

As someone who went through a similar situation last year, I'd strongly recommend getting everything in writing before proceeding. When the IRS agent told you there was an error on their end, did they provide you with a specific explanation of what went wrong? I've found that different agents sometimes give conflicting information, so having documentation is crucial. Also, before filing the amendment, you might want to explore the Form 911 route that Zara mentioned. I initially started the amendment process but then switched to requesting Taxpayer Advocate assistance when I realized the error was clearly on the IRS side. It saved me about 12 weeks of waiting time. One more thing - if you do proceed with the amendment, make sure to include a cover letter explaining that this amendment is being filed due to an IRS processing error, not a mistake on your original return. This can sometimes help expedite the review process.

Anybody know if calling the IRS helps speed things up? Been on hold for 2 hours already today

The 570 code can be really frustrating, but try not to panic yet. Since your transcript shows everything filed correctly on March 20th with no penalties or interest accruing, that's actually a good sign. The IRS is probably just doing routine verification - maybe checking your dependents since you claimed 4 exemptions as Head of Household, or matching up your W-2s. A few things that might help while you wait: - Keep checking your transcript weekly for any updates - Watch your mail for any CP05 or other notices (they usually send something within 30 days if they need info from you) - The "Where's My Refund" tool might give you more specific timeline info Most 570 holds get resolved within 4-6 weeks, especially when there's no underlying issue like yours appears to be. Since you're only about 10 days in, you're still well within the normal processing window. Hang in there! 🤞

Random question - does the IRS withholding calculator handle state taxes too? Or do we need to figure that out separately? I'm trying to use TurboTax's W-4 calculator but it seems to give different results than the IRS one.

I went through this exact same frustration last year! The key thing to understand is that the IRS calculator is designed to get you into the "safe harbor" range to avoid penalties, not necessarily to zero out your tax liability. Here's what I learned: The calculator factors in your year-to-date withholding and tries to project what you'll need for the remainder of the year based on your current withholding patterns. But if you've been consistently underwithholding all year, the suggested adjustment won't necessarily cover the full shortfall. If you want to avoid owing anything come tax time, I'd recommend taking that $2,700 projected shortfall, dividing it by your remaining pay periods, and adding that amount as extra withholding on line 4(c) of your W-4. You might end up with a small refund, but at least you won't have to worry about writing a check to the IRS next April. The math should be: ($2,700 ÷ remaining pay periods) + whatever the calculator already suggested = your total additional withholding per paycheck.

Anyone else think its ridiculous that we have to jump through all these hoops just to pay our taxes? The system is broken af 🤡

I feel your pain! I went through the same nightmare last year with my 4883C letter. Here's what finally worked for me: I called the practitioner priority line (1-866-860-4259) instead of the regular taxpayer line. You're supposed to be a tax professional to use it, but they don't really verify and the wait times are way shorter. Also, try calling around 2-3 PM on weekdays - seems to be a sweet spot when call volume drops. Don't give up, you'll get through eventually! 💪