OMG I'm going through this EXACT thing right now and I'm so stressed about it!! 😫 I've had the 570/971 combo for almost 3 weeks and I keep checking every morning hoping to see that beautiful 846 code! From what I've read in other groups, it seems like most people are getting their refunds about 2-4 weeks after these codes appear, but some are waiting longer. I'm just praying mine comes through soon because I really need it for some unexpected car repairs. 🙏

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed my return on February 15th and have been seeing the 570/971 codes for about 2.5 weeks now. What's driving me crazy is that last year my refund came through in just 10 days with no codes at all. I've been checking my transcript obsessively every morning hoping to see that 846 code appear. From everything I'm reading here, it sounds like we just need to be patient and wait for the notice to arrive in the mail. Has anyone actually received their notice yet and can share what it said? I'm trying not to panic but it's hard when you're expecting that refund for planned expenses!

Call the tax advocate service! They helped me when I had this issue last year

I've been through this exact situation! Code 570 with EIC claims is super common - the IRS automatically flags returns with large credits for verification. With your $5,769 EIC and total refund over $9k, they just want to make sure everything checks out. The good news is your transcript shows all the right codes (806, 766, 768) with April 15 dates, which means the system already calculated and approved your credits. The 570 is just a temporary hold while they do their review. Based on your cycle code (20250605), you should see movement within the next 1-2 weeks. Look for code 571 to appear - that's when the hold gets released. Then you'll likely see code 846 with your actual refund date shortly after. Don't stress too much about the April 15 dates on those credit codes - those are just placeholder dates. Once the 570 clears, you'll get updated dates that are much sooner. Most people in your situation get their refund within 21-30 days total from filing.

Be careful about relying too heavily on these patterns. According to the IRS.gov website, system maintenance can disrupt the normal update schedule. I once waited an entire weekend because an update that should have happened Thursday night was delayed until Monday due to "system improvements." The IRS doesn't always announce these maintenance periods in advance. I recommend checking the IRS operational status page before assuming there's an issue with your specific return.

This is really helpful information about the update cycles. I'm curious though - does anyone know if amended returns follow the same update patterns? I filed an amendment in February and I'm trying to figure out if I should be looking for updates on the same schedule or if amended returns are processed on a different cycle entirely.

I filed on February 3rd and I'm still waiting for any update. My transcript hasn't changed since February 10th when it first showed received. Last year I filed on February 5th and had my refund by February 19th. The year before I filed on January 31st and had my refund by February 14th. This is definitely taking longer than previous years! Has anyone who filed around February 3rd received their refund yet or at least gotten a DDD?

Filed on 2/1 and still waiting here too! Your timeline gives me hope though - 28 days isn't too bad considering what everyone else is reporting. I've been checking WMR obsessively and it's been stuck on "return received" for over 3 weeks now. Did you notice any pattern with when WMR updates, like specific days of the week or times? I'm trying to figure out if there's an optimal time to check or if it's just random. Also wondering if the fact that you filed so early in the season (1/31) might have actually worked against you initially but then cleared through once they caught up with the backlog.

Can you call your accountant in Spain and ask them to check the status for you? My accountant can log into the IRS system and check my payment status even though I made it myself. They have some special tax preparer account that shows more info than regular online accounts.

I've been in this exact situation before! When you split your filing like this, the key is patience and documentation. Your Direct Pay confirmation is your best friend right now - that's proof of payment that the IRS will honor even if there are processing delays. One thing to keep in mind: the IRS typically takes 2-4 weeks to fully process and match electronic payments with mailed returns. Since you're at the 3-week mark, you're right in that window where things should start showing up properly in their system. I'd recommend checking your IRS online account first (as others mentioned), but also consider calling the Practitioner Priority Service line if you have access through your accountant. Since she's handling your taxes, she might be able to check the status more easily than you can, even from Spain. The international location shouldn't matter for checking existing payment status - only for e-filing new returns. Also, make sure you kept copies of everything you mailed. If there are any issues down the line, having your own complete paper trail will make resolution much faster.