CP05A Letter After Multiple 60-Day Reviews - Transcript Shows 570 and 971 Codes

You need to act quickly on this. The CP05A letter means the IRS is reviewing your return for accuracy, but needs additional information. I received one on March 12th, 2024 and had to respond by April 2nd, 2024. The 570 code means they've frozen your refund, and the 971 codes indicate notices sent. Check the dates on those transcript codes - they'll tell you exactly when the notices were issued. Don't wait for more letters - this could drag on for months if you don't address it immediately!

I went through this exact situation last year. Look into taxr.ai to help you understand your transcript better. I used it and it explained what each code meant for my specific situation. It told me exactly what the 570/971 combination meant and what to expect next. The site doesn't ask for personal info - just helps interpret what's on your transcript. Saved me a lot of confusion.

I can share what worked for me when I got a CP05A this past January! Step 1: I gathered EVERYTHING - not just what they asked for. All income documents, receipts, prior year returns. Step 2: I created a detailed cover letter explaining each document and how it answered their questions. Step 3: I made copies of everything and sent it certified mail with return receipt. Step 4: I called the number on the letter exactly 3 weeks after sending to confirm receipt. My refund was released 14 days later! I was so relieved after stressing for months. Make sure you're extremely thorough - they're looking for ANY inconsistency.

How many days have you been waiting exactly? I'm curious because I've seen CP05A processing times vary from exactly 45 days to exactly 120 days. Have you tried calling the IRS? I used Claimyr.com to get through to an agent in about 17 minutes when I was dealing with a similar situation. They connected me directly to an IRS rep who could see exactly what was flagged on my account. Saved me hours of hold time and the agent was able to tell me exactly what they were reviewing.

Okay so I've been through this whole ordeal and can tell you exactly what's happening (with a little tax humor to keep us sane 😅). The CP05A is basically the IRS saying "we need to verify some info before we send your money." The 570 code freezes your refund, and each 971 represents a notice they've sent you. Here's what you need to do: 1. Call the EXACT number on your CP05A letter 2. Ask specifically what information they still need 3. Send EVERYTHING via certified mail with a detailed cover letter 4. Keep copies of EVERYTHING 5. Follow up every 2 weeks The good news is that once they clear this, they'll usually pay interest on your delayed refund. So you'll get a little bonus for your trouble! I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences here - made me feel less alone during my 4-month wait last year.

Got the same letter in February. Still waiting. Been 87 days now. Called multiple times. Different answers each time. One agent said income verification. Another said random audit. Third said identity verification again. It's maddening. Sent in all documents twice. No resolution yet. Keep following up weekly.