I'd be very wary about giving any financial info, including transcript access, to any tax advice sites. Make sure they're secure and legit.

Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like your refund is probably coming as a paper check instead of direct deposit. The former IRS employee who commented seems to confirm this is standard practice for amended returns - their processing system doesn't interface well with direct deposit. Since your transcript shows the 846 code with 02-24-25, I'd expect the check to arrive sometime this week or next. The USPS can add several more days to delivery. If you don't see anything by March 15th, then definitely try calling or using one of those callback services people mentioned. The waiting is frustrating but it sounds like everything is processing normally on the IRS side.

23 One thing nobody mentioned - check if you used direct deposit! I freaked out about my missing W2 last year only to realize my employer had enrolled everyone in paperless W2 delivery. The form was sitting in my work email the whole time with a subject line that looked like spam so I'd ignored it. Worth checking your email thoroughly and searching for terms like "W2" or "tax document" before going through all the replacement hassle.

Another option to consider is contacting your state's Department of Revenue if you're really stuck. Many states require employers to file wage information with them as well, and sometimes they can provide wage and withholding details faster than the IRS. I had to do this once when both my employer and the IRS were being unresponsive. Also, if you do end up filing Form 4852, make sure to keep detailed records of all your attempts to get the actual W2 from your employer - dates you called, who you spoke with, etc. The IRS appreciates documentation showing you made good faith efforts to get the real form first. And don't forget - if you're expecting a refund, there's no penalty for filing late! The penalties only apply if you owe money and file after the deadline. So while it's stressful, you won't face financial penalties if you just need more time to get your documents sorted out.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed in March, got the 570 code in May, and it's been sitting there ever since with that constantly changing "as of" date. It's so frustrating when you're expecting money and have no idea what's causing the delay. From what I've learned lurking in these forums, the 570 code basically means they put a hold on your account for some reason - could be anything from a simple verification to a random review. The good news is that most people eventually get their refunds, it just takes way longer than it should. I've been checking my transcript religiously every week and calling the IRS whenever I can get through (which is basically never). Haven't received any letters either. One thing that's helped my sanity is knowing I'm not alone - seems like tons of people are dealing with this same issue this year. The IRS is clearly still backed up from everything that's happened the past few years. Keep checking your transcript and hopefully we'll both see that magical 571 code soon that releases our refunds! This whole process is such a nightmare but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel for most people.

I'm going through this exact same nightmare! Filed in February, accepted immediately, and I've had a 570 code sitting on my transcript since April with absolutely no explanation. The "as of" date keeps updating every few weeks but nothing else changes - it's maddening! What's really frustrating is that I can't get through to anyone at the IRS to find out what's actually wrong. I've tried calling probably 20+ times and either get the "high call volume" message or get disconnected. Haven't received a single letter from them either. Reading through all these comments has been both helpful and terrifying - helpful to know I'm not alone, but scary seeing people wait 6+ months! I'm definitely going to try some of the suggestions here, especially the Taxpayer Advocate Service since I'm way past the 45-day mark. Has anyone had success with just waiting it out vs. being proactive about calling? I'm torn between being patient and driving myself crazy trying to reach someone. This whole situation is such a mess when you're counting on that refund money!

I was stuck in this exact situation - 570 code for months with no explanation. Tried calling countless times but could never get through. Finally used taxr.ai and found out exactly what was causing the hold (income verification issue) and how to resolve it. Within 2 weeks of following their guidance, my refund was released! The best part was not having to decipher cryptic IRS codes or wait hours on the phone. https://taxr.ai saved me so much stress!

I feel your pain - been dealing with a 570 code since June myself! One thing that helped me was requesting my tax advocate through Form 911 instead of calling. You can download it from the IRS website and fax it in. I got a response within 3 weeks compared to months of phone calls getting nowhere. Also make sure you're checking your account transcript weekly - sometimes updates happen on Fridays that don't show up until the following week. The waiting game is absolutely brutal but hang in there!

bout time! been following ur updates since march, happy for u fam 😊

Awesome news! 846 code definitely means your refund is approved and on its way. I had a similar situation last year with a 570 hold that lasted months, but once I saw that 846 code the money hit my account within 3 business days. The fact that you also got the 571 code (resolved additional account action) means whatever was holding up your return has been cleared. With Chase you should see it by Friday at the latest! 🎉