IRS Transcript Shows Code 570 "Additional Account Action Pending" - March 2025 Refund Delayed

The 570 code on your transcript indicates that the IRS has temporarily frozen your refund while they review something on your return. The 971 code means they've issued or will be issuing a notice to you explaining what's happening. This is pretty common. The IRS may be verifying your income, deductions, or credits. It could be random selection or something specific triggered a review. Check your mail regularly for the notice - it should explain exactly what they need. When you have the 570/971 combo, it typically means one of a few things: 1. Identity verification needed 2. Income verification 3. Adjustment to your refund amount 4. Review of credits claimed Timeframe varies widely - could be resolved in 2-3 weeks, or could take months if they need additional documentation from you. Don't ignore any IRS mail and respond quickly if they request information.

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I'm in the exact same boat. Filed Feb 4, got a 570 code dated April 8. Still waiting with no updates. From what I've read on here, we just need to wait it out. The notice should explain what they need, if anything. Most likely they're just reviewing something in your return.

In my experience, 570/971 combo usually means they're making an adjustment to your return. The good news is that in most cases it resolves automatically without you having to do anything. The bad news is it can take 4-8 weeks to sort out. The IRS moves at a glacial pace 🐌

did you claim any credits like earned income credit or additional child tax credit? Those automatically get extra scrutiny and can trigger the 570 code. Also if your W2 information doesn't exactly match what the IRS has on file they'll hold it. Check if your employer reported your income correctly.

Check your Where's My Refund tool too. Sometimes that will have more updated info than the transcript. My transcript showed 570 for weeks but WMR updated to approved before the transcript did.

If you want to know exactly what's going on, your best bet is to call the IRS directly. Be prepared to wait on hold for hours tho. The number is 1-800-829-1040. Have your tax return and transcript handy when you call.

The IRS is such a mess. I had a 570 code last year and NEVER received a notice despite what the transcript said. Called multiple times and the reps had different answers each time. Eventually it sorted itself out after 3 months but I never found out what the actual issue was.

Is ur transcript showing any other codes? Sometimes a 420 code will show up with the 570 which usually means you're being audited. If it's just 570/971 it's probably less serious.

I work in tax prep and see this all the time. Don't panic. The 570 is just a holding pattern while they review something. The 971 means they'll tell you what's going on. Most of my clients with these codes end up getting their refund with either no change or a small adjustment within 3-6 weeks. Just keep checking your transcript weekly for updates.

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Check if your state refund is also held up. Sometimes when the IRS freezes the federal return, the state will hold theirs too until the federal is resolved.

Have u checked ur transcripts for cycle code? Usually 05 cycle dates update on fridays, so if thats you then check again tomorrow morning, might see some movement.

For me code 570 resolved itself but took 78 days. Noone at the IRS could tell me why it was held when I called. Just told me "it's in processing" 😡 The system is broken and they know it.

I'm dealing with literally the EXACT same issue!!! The most frustrating part is that no one at the IRS can give a straight answer when you actually manage to get someone on the phone. I finally got through last week using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and even the agent admitted they were backed up processing returns. At least I know my return isn't lost in the void now.

If you have access to a fax machine (or online fax service), you can try faxing Form 911 Taxpayer Advocate Service request. Sometimes that lights a fire under them when your refund is stuck.

Do NOT wait on the notice! Sometimes they never send it or it gets lost in the mail. Be proactive! Get someone on the phone who can tell you exactly what's going on. I spent months waiting for a notice that never came.

my transcript showed same codes in February, then nothing for 2 months, then suddenly updated with code 846 (refund issued). No notice ever came, no explanation, just randomly got fixed. IRS is playing games with our money while we wait 🤡

I'm dealing with almost the exact same situation! Filed in early February, got code 570 on my transcript dated March 20th, and still waiting. The anxiety is real when you're counting on that money. From everything I've read here and researched, the 570/971 combo seems pretty standard - they're just reviewing something and will send a notice explaining what they need (if anything). The frustrating part is how long it takes and the complete lack of communication. One thing that helped me was checking my transcript weekly instead of daily - saves some sanity. Also make sure your address is current with the IRS since some people mentioned notices going to old addresses. Hang in there - sounds like most people eventually get their refund, it just takes forever. The IRS really needs to modernize their systems and communication. Keep us posted on any updates!

I've been through this exact scenario twice in the past three years. The 570/971 combination on your transcript is frustrating but usually not as scary as it seems. In my experience, it typically means they're doing a routine review of something on your return - could be verifying income against what employers reported, checking education credits (which you mentioned claiming), or just random selection. The key things I learned: 1. The notice (971 code) can take 10-14 days to arrive by mail from the transcript date 2. Sometimes the issue resolves automatically without any action from you 3. If they do need something, respond quickly to avoid further delays For what it's worth, both times this happened to me, my refund was eventually released without me having to do anything - one took 5 weeks, the other took 8 weeks. The waiting is absolutely nerve-wracking when you need the money, but try not to panic just yet. Keep checking your transcript weekly for any 846 code (refund issued) or other updates. And definitely make sure your mailing address is current with the IRS in case that notice does come.