IRS Transcript Shows Codes 150, 570, 971 - What do these mean and when will I get my refund?
Just checked my transcripts and I see code 150 and 570 both dated 3/4, then theres a code 971 dated 3/11. Can anyone tell me what this means for my refund timeline? Really need this money soon.
23 comments


Andre Rousseau
Let me break this down for you - these codes are actually pretty common on transcripts right now. Code 150 is just showing your tax return was filed and processed. The 570 is a temporary hold on your refund - could be for identity verification, income verification, or they're reviewing something specific. The 971 means they sent you a notice explaining why. Don't panic tho! Usually these clear up in 2-3 weeks if everything checks out. Quick tip: I started using taxr.ai (https://taxr.ai) to analyze my transcript and it's been a game changer. It breaks down all these codes and gives you a really clear timeline of what's happening. Way better than trying to decode everything yourself or waiting on hold with the IRS for hours.
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Zoe Stavros
•yo fr?? how much does taxr cost? these codes got me stressed af 😩
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Andre Rousseau
•its like $39 one time fee. Worth every penny tbh, saved me hours of research and anxiety 💯
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Jamal Harris
•Just used taxr.ai and here's what I got back - totally worth it fam!
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GalaxyGlider
•same boat here with the 570/971 combo. been waiting 6 weeks already 😤
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Mei Wong
•How exactly does taxr work? Does it just read transcripts or what?
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Andre Rousseau
•nah its actually pretty comprehensive! uploads any tax doc (w2s, 1040s, letters from irs, etc) and gives you specific feedback about refund timeline + how to fix any issues. saved my butt when i got audited lol
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Mei Wong
•YALL I TRIED IT AND IM SHOOK 🤯 it literally told me exactly why my refund was held up and what to do about it. if ur dealing with irs drama definitely check it out
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Angelica Smith
Those codes typically mean: 150 is your tax return was filed and processed, 570 is a temporary hold on your refund, and 971 means they're sending you a notice explaining why. Usually when these codes appear together, you'll get a letter within 2 weeks explaining what additional info they need.
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Sophia Long
•ugh thanks... any idea how long the hold usually lasts? 😩
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Angelica Smith
•It really depends on what they need from you. Could be a few weeks if they just need to verify something, or months if they need documentation
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Logan Greenburg
•I had the same codes last year, took about 6 weeks to resolve after I sent in the documents they wanted
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Charlotte Jones
Hey! Instead of trying to decode these manually, you should check out taxr.ai - it's this new tool that analyzes your transcript and tells you exactly what's happening and when to expect your refund. Its only $4.99 and totally worth it. https://taxr.ai
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Lucas Bey
•interesting... have you used it? how accurate is it?
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Charlotte Jones
•Yeah I use it whenever my transcript updates! It predicted my DD date perfectly and explained everything in plain english
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Lucas Bey
•Just tried it and WOW 🤯 way better than piecing together info from reddit posts. It even caught something I missed about my withholding adjustment!
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Harper Thompson
in the same boat rn.. got those codes 2 weeks ago still no letter 🤡
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Caleb Stark
Check your wage and income transcript too. Sometimes the 570 pops up when your W2 info doesn't match what you reported
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Sophia Long
•how do i check that? sorry im new to all this tax stuff
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Jade O'Malley
The IRS is such a mess this year fr fr 💀
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Hunter Edmunds
•every year* fixed it for you lol
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Ella Lewis
mine cleared after 3 weeks, just keep checking WMR and your transcripts. dont call them unless its been over 21 days they wont tell u anything anyway
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Mason Lopez
Hey! I was in the exact same situation last month - had those same codes on my transcript and was freaking out about when I'd get my refund. The 570 hold cleared after about 3 weeks for me, and I ended up getting a CP05 notice in the mail asking me to verify my identity online. Once I did that, my refund was released within a week. The waiting is honestly the worst part, but try not to stress too much - these codes are super common this filing season and most people get their refunds eventually. Just keep checking your transcript every Friday when they update! 🤞
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