How long does it take to update from a 570 code to 846 on transcript?

Been there, done that, got the anxiety t-shirt! 😅 In my case, it took exactly 21 days to go from 570 to 846. That was the longest three weeks of my tax life, checking transcripts every morning like it was my job. The good news is that once it switched to 846, the money hit my account in 2 days. Hang in there - the 570 is frustrating but it usually resolves itself without you having to do anything.

I got my 570 code on March 2nd and it updated to 846 on March 17th, so exactly 15 days for me. I had claimed the Child Tax Credit and they were verifying my dependents. The wait was nerve-wracking because I needed that money for a car repair, but it did come through eventually without me having to contact them.

I was stuck with a 570 code for 32 days and getting nowhere with the regular IRS number. After dozens of failed call attempts, I used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through to an IRS agent in about 15 minutes. They told me directly that my return was flagged for a simple income verification that was already completed, but the system hadn't updated yet. The agent manually released the hold while I was on the phone, and my transcript updated to 846 the next day. Sometimes you need to speak directly with a human to get things moving.

I've tracked this for the past three tax seasons, and I've found that checking your account transcript is more useful than just the tax transcript. In my 2022 return, I saw account activity about a week before the 570 resolved to 846. This year, I noticed my account balance updated even while the 570 was still showing. If you can access your account transcript, look for any changes to your account balance - that's often a sign that things are moving behind the scenes.

Word of caution! I had a 570 code last year and assumed it would resolve on its own. After 45 days with no change, I finally called and discovered they needed verification documents from me. The notice had gotten lost in the mail, and I had no idea. If your 570 goes beyond 3 weeks: • Check if there's a 971 code (notice issued) • Call to confirm if they need anything from you • Check your mail carefully • Verify your address is correct on the return Don't be like me and lose 2 months of waiting time!

The 570-to-846 timeline is much faster now than it was during the pandemic years. In 2021, my 570 took almost 4 months to resolve because of the backlog. Last year, it took 19 days. This year, I've seen friends get their 846 codes in as little as 10 days after a 570. The IRS has cleared most of their processing backlog compared to previous years, so the current wait times are much more reasonable than what you might read about in older posts.

I'm currently on day 12 of my 570 code and this thread is exactly what I needed to see! Based on everyone's experiences here, it sounds like I'm right in the normal timeframe. I filed pretty standard stuff - just W-2 income and standard deduction, nothing fancy. Really appreciate everyone sharing their actual timelines instead of just speculation. Going to try to be patient for another week or two before I start worrying. The hardest part is definitely the daily transcript checking - it's become an obsession! 😅

I'm on day 6 of my 570 code and honestly, reading through all these experiences is both reassuring and nerve-wracking at the same time! It's helpful to see that most people are getting resolved in the 2-3 week range. I keep telling myself to stop checking the transcript every morning, but here I am refreshing it like it's social media 😂 One thing I noticed from everyone's stories - it seems like the more "standard" your return, the faster it resolves. Mine is pretty straightforward (W-2, standard deduction, no dependents), so hopefully I'll be on the shorter end of that timeline. Thanks for sharing all the real data points - way more useful than the generic "it takes time" responses you get everywhere else!

I'm on day 11 of my 570 code and this entire thread has been incredibly helpful! Like many of you, I've been obsessively checking my transcript every morning (and sometimes evening too, let's be honest 😅). What really stands out to me from reading everyone's experiences is how much the timeline seems to depend on what triggered the hold in the first place. Simple verification issues like W-2 matching seem to resolve in that 14-21 day sweet spot, while more complex issues take longer. My return is pretty straightforward - just W-2 income, standard deduction, and I claimed EITC. No dependents, no major complications. Based on the patterns I'm seeing here, I'm cautiously optimistic I'll be in that 2-3 week range. The hardest part is definitely the uncertainty - you just don't know if you're in the "normal processing" category or if there's actually an issue that needs attention. Thanks to everyone for sharing actual timelines instead of just speculation. It's so much more valuable than the generic responses you get from official sources!

Just wanted to jump in as someone who's been through this process multiple times over the years! I'm currently on day 9 of my 570 code, and reading through everyone's experiences here has been incredibly reassuring. What I've learned from my previous encounters with 570 codes is that patience really is key, even though it's the hardest thing when you're waiting for your refund. In 2022, mine took 18 days to resolve, and in 2023 it was 16 days. Both times were for routine verification - nothing complicated. One tip I'd share: if you have access to the IRS2Go mobile app, sometimes the refund status updates there a day or two before the transcript shows the 846 code. It's not always the case, but it happened to me last year and gave me a heads up that things were moving. The daily transcript checking is definitely real - I've been there! 😅 But based on everyone's timelines here, it sounds like most of us with standard returns should see movement in the next week or two. Hang in there everyone!

I'm on day 5 of my 570 code and this thread is exactly what I needed! 😅 The daily transcript checking addiction is so real - I never thought I'd be refreshing a government website like it's my favorite social media app. What's really helpful about everyone's experiences is seeing the actual day counts rather than vague timeframes. My situation sounds similar to many here - filed with just W-2 income and standard deduction, nothing complicated. Based on the patterns I'm seeing, it looks like straightforward returns like mine typically resolve in that 14-21 day window that keeps coming up. The hardest part for me is not knowing which category I fall into - am I in the "routine verification" group that resolves quickly, or is there actually an issue? But reading everyone's stories, it seems like most 570 codes are just part of normal processing these days, especially compared to the horror stories from the pandemic years. Thanks to everyone for sharing real data points instead of just saying "be patient" - it's so much more valuable to see actual timelines from people who've been through this!

I'm on day 7 of my 570 code and honestly, this thread has become my daily dose of sanity! 😅 The transcript checking addiction is so real - I've literally set phone alarms to remind myself NOT to check it more than once a day (spoiler alert: the alarms don't work). What's really reassuring is seeing how consistent everyone's timelines are for standard returns. Mine is about as basic as it gets - single filer, W-2 income, standard deduction, no dependents or credits claimed. Based on all the data points shared here, it looks like I should expect resolution somewhere in that 14-21 day sweet spot that keeps coming up. The uncertainty is definitely the worst part - you just don't know if you're in the "normal processing" queue or if there's actually an issue brewing. But reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear that the vast majority of 570 codes resolve themselves without any action needed, which is oddly comforting. Thanks to everyone for sharing actual day counts and real experiences instead of the generic "it varies" responses you get everywhere else. This thread is going straight to my bookmarks for the inevitable daily anxiety check-ins over the next week or two! 😂