The Transaction Code 570 (Additional Account Action Pending) and PATH Act hold are two separate issues. The PATH Act hold should have resolved after February 15th as mandated by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Your 570 code is likely related to a verification process or discrepancy in your return. Check the date associated with the 570 code - this indicates when the hold was placed, not when it will be resolved.

I had this exact same situation two years ago! The 570 code appeared on my transcript in March, and I was panicking because I thought it meant my refund was lost. Turns out the IRS was just verifying some information about my dependents since I had claimed the Child Tax Credit for the first time. The hold lasted about 3 weeks, and then I saw a 571 code (which means the hold was released) followed by my refund deposit within a few days. The PATH Act hold is completely separate - that should have cleared in February as others mentioned. Your 570 is probably just routine verification. Keep checking your transcript weekly, and if you don't see any movement after 6 weeks from the 570 date, then I'd definitely call them. Most of the time these resolve automatically without any action needed from you!

Just want to add - if you're filing fewer than 10 information returns (like 1099-INT), you can actually file them for FREE electronically through the IRS FIRE system. No need for special red forms or paying for e-filing services. Here's the link: https://fire.irs.gov/ You'll need to register for an account, but it's relatively straightforward. This solved the exact problem you're having with the red forms, and it's direct through the IRS.

I completely understand your frustration with those red sections - I had the exact same issue when I inherited some bonds from my grandmother. The red sections are indeed locked because they're meant to be printed on special red scannable paper that only the IRS provides. Here's what worked for me: I called the IRS Forms Ordering line at 1-800-829-3676 and requested Form 1099-INT (red scannable copies). They're free but take 7-10 business days to arrive. When you get them, you'll fill them out by hand or typewriter - no PDF needed for the red copies. One tip: when you call to order, ask for a few extra copies since you can't print more yourself if you make a mistake. Also, don't forget you'll need Form 1096 (the transmittal form) to send along with your 1099-INTs. The deadline for filing these with the IRS is February 28 for paper filing or March 31 if you e-file. You need to give copies to your siblings by January 31 so they can report the income on their returns. Since we're already past those deadlines for 2024, you might want to expedite getting those forms ordered and filed.

Something no one mentioned - make sure your sister doesn't check the box saying "someone can claim me as a dependent" on her return if she files separately. If she does that AND you claim her, it could cause issues because her return would be saying one thing while yours says another. I had this mess with my son when he filed his own return while I claimed him as a dependent. It triggered a review that delayed my refund by almost 3 months!

As someone who works at a tax preparation office, I'd recommend gathering and keeping all these documents in a folder in case you get audited: - Her school records showing your address - Medical bills you paid for her - Utility bills showing your address - Bank statements showing you paying for her expenses - Her ID with your address - Any leases or housing documents with her name Even if your mom tries to claim her, you have residency on your side which is the biggest factor in the IRS tiebreaker rules.

The IRS is such a joke fr fr... why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤮

PROTIP: Call the tax advocate service if it goes longer than 21 days. They can actually help push things along sometimes

Just wanted to thank everyone for the helpful responses! I was able to log into my IRS account and find the interest payment on my transcript using transaction code 776 like @Jade Lopez mentioned. It was exactly $14.23. For anyone else reading this thread, the transcript method really is the easiest way to find this information. I was overthinking it trying to hunt down that physical letter when the info was right there online all along. Now I can add it to my tax return properly. Really appreciate this community - saved me a lot of headache!

This whole thread has been incredibly informative! I'm dealing with a similar situation where I received IRS interest but wasn't sure about the reporting requirements. One thing I'd add for anyone still reading - if you're using a tax preparer instead of doing it yourself, make sure to mention this interest payment to them. I almost forgot to tell mine about it since it was such a small amount ($18 in my case), but after reading this discussion I realized it could cause issues if I left it off. Also, for those who mentioned using AI tools like taxr.ai - has anyone tried using them for other tax document analysis? I have a bunch of investment statements and 1099s that are confusing me, and if it's as helpful as you described for finding IRS interest payments, it might be worth trying for the more complex stuff too. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and solutions!