Code 570 on Transcript for 4 Weeks - No 971 Notice Code - Will I Get a Letter?

I've been through this exact same situation twice before. My 2022 return sat with a 570 for almost 6 weeks with no 971, then suddenly changed to 571 (resolved) with no letter ever coming. But my 2023 return had 570 AND 971 together, and I got a letter about a week later asking for verification documents. The difference is night and day compared to how smoothly things went last year. It's like they're deliberately making the process more frustrating each tax season.

Have you checked if there are any discrepancies between what you reported and what the IRS has on file? Here's a step-by-step approach to consider: 1. Compare your W-2/1099 amounts with what you entered on your return 2. Check if there are any math errors that might have triggered the hold 3. Verify if you claimed any credits that might require additional verification 4. Confirm your filing status matches previous years unless circumstances changed Did you receive any CP05 notices or requests for information from the IRS?

According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.7, the TC 570 indicates an assessment has been adjusted or a refund frozen pending review. Per IRS Publication 5192, not all account holds generate automated notices - especially during high-volume processing periods. The absence of TC 971 may indicate an internal review that doesn't require taxpayer input. However, IRS is required under IRC §6402(k) to provide notification for certain types of refund holds exceeding 30 days.

I was STUCK with a 570 code for almost TWO MONTHS earlier this year! I was checking my transcript every single morning hoping for an update and getting more worried each day. Finally tried Claimyr (https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c) after seeing it mentioned here, and they got me through to an actual IRS agent in about 15 minutes! The agent told me my return was just in a random review queue and there was nothing wrong with it. Got my refund exactly 8 days later. So frustrating that they don't just tell us what's happening!

Has anyone possibly experienced a situation where the 570 code resolved itself without any action required? I'm somewhat concerned that without the 971 code, there might be a different type of review happening that could potentially take longer than the standard review process. It might be worth checking if there are any identity verification issues, which sometimes don't generate the typical notice codes.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend checking the IRS2Go app for updates as sometimes it refreshes faster than the website. Also, TaxTranscriptAnalyzer.com has a good explanation of what different code combinations mean. For 570 without 971, they suggest it's often an automated review that doesn't require taxpayer intervention. The site also mentions that processing delays are significantly higher this year compared to previous years according to IRS data.

Have you considered what might happen if you don't receive any communication from the IRS? Is waiting the best strategy, or should you be proactive? The IRS has been implementing new automated review systems for the 2024 filing season that can place temporary holds without generating notices. According to their published statistics, approximately 65% of these automated reviews resolve within 6 weeks without requiring taxpayer intervention. But is that acceptable when you're counting on your refund?

The consensus from what I've seen across multiple tax forums is that 570 without 971 is usually good news. It typically means they're reviewing something internally that doesn't require your input. Most people report these resolving within 2-8 weeks with no action needed. If you had a 971, that's when you should expect a letter requesting information or explaining an adjustment.