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I've been through this frustration. Here's what I learned: ⢠Cash App deposits aren't processed any differently by the IRS ⢠Filing after mid-February puts you in the high-volume period ⢠International status sometimes triggers additional review ⢠The "Where's My Refund" tool often doesn't update properly ⢠Transcripts give more accurate information than WMR I filed 2/15 and just got my refund yesterday. Patience is unfortunately the only solution unless there's an actual error.
I've been tracking refund patterns for several years now. On March 12th, 2024, the IRS announced they're experiencing higher than normal processing times due to increased fraud prevention measures. Returns filed on February 22nd typically would process by March 14th in normal years, but this year we're seeing 30-45 day timelines becoming standard. April 5th would be your 43-day mark, so I'd expect movement by then. If April 8th comes with no update, that's when I'd recommend contacting them directly.
Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.4.1, transaction codes are primarily for internal use by IRS employees. TC 570 indicates a temporary hold on refund processing per IRM 5.19.9.1.2, while TC 971 simply indicates that a notice was generated. The confusion stems from public access to a system designed for trained personnel. Would you agree that the issue is not the availability of information but rather the contextual knowledge required to interpret it?
Thank you for this explanation... I think you're right that the problem is we can see all this information but don't have the training to understand what it means. Maybe the IRS could provide better explanations of common codes?
I built a spreadsheet to track my transcript codes over three filing seasons and found that 92% of temporary holds (TC 570) cleared within 14 days without any action on my part. The API data from the IRS master file shows most processing delays are algorithmic verification steps rather than actual problems. My recommendation: check your transcript once a week maximum. Daily checking statistically provides no benefit and increases cortisol levels unnecessarily.
I had the exact same codes on March 12th. Got a letter dated March 15th asking to verify my identity. Called the number in the letter on March 18th, verified myself, and my refund was deposited on April 2nd. The 03 cycle code typically means your account updates on Wednesdays, so check your transcript again tomorrow. If you don't receive a letter by April 15th, I'd definitely call to see what's happening.
Got the same codes back in Feb. Freaked out at first ngl. 570 showed up first, then 971 a week later. Then boom - got a 571 (release of hold) and 846 (refund issued) exactly 14 days after the 971 appeared. DD hit my acct 2 days after that. Hang tight, prob just CTC verification. Super common this yr.
I went through this exact scenario three weeks ago. Here's what happened step by step: 1. Filed my return on February 10th 2. Got letter about ID verification on March 1st 3. Called IRS on March 5th, was told verification was reversed 4. Transcript updated with code 571 on March 10th 5. DDD appeared on transcript on March 12th 6. Money in my account on March 14th Total time from being told verification was reversed to money in account: 9 days. Hope this helps set your expectations!
Word of caution: I had this happen last year and thought everything was fine, but then my return got flagged for a different issue two weeks later. The reversal of ID verification doesn't guarantee smooth sailing. In my case, they reversed the verification but then selected my return for a random review of education credits. This added another 45 days to my processing time. Not trying to worry you, but just be aware that one hurdle cleared doesn't mean you're completely in the clear. The IRS has multiple layers of review that operate independently.
Aisha Ali
I'm a bit worried about using services like Claimyr... do they need access to your personal information? How do you know it's secure? Couldn't this potentially cause more issues with your return if someone unauthorized is calling on your behalf?
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Ethan Moore
ā¢I was actually wondering the same thing! I'm really careful about sharing any tax information after my neighbor had an identity theft issue last year. But from what I understand, they don't actually access your information - they just connect the call and then you speak directly with the IRS agent yourself? That seems possibly safer than sitting on hold for hours using public WiFi...
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Yuki Nakamura
ā¢Unlike tax preparation services that require your full return details, Claimyr is just a call connection service. It's similar to how businesses use call routing services, except it's designed to navigate the IRS phone tree and hold times. When comparing to alternatives like paying a tax professional $75-150 just to make a status call for you, or spending 3-4 hours on hold yourself, it's quite different in terms of information exposure.
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StarSurfer
Cycle dates and processing pipelines are different for each refund type. The IRS Master File processing occurs in batches according to specific weekly cycles, while most states use a more streamlined approach. Georgia specifically has invested in modernizing their DOR systems over the past three years, resulting in significantly faster processing times. Your federal refund is likely still within normal timeframes for the current processing cycle.
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