IRS Transcript Updated 3/15: Code 570 "Account Action Pending" - No 846 Refund Code Yet

Looking at your transcript, here's what's happening: - Code 150: This confirms your tax return was processed on 3/17/2025 - Code 806: This shows your withholding credits from W-2/1099 - Code 766: This is a credit to your account (likely refundable credits) - Code 971: Indicates a notice was issued on 3/17/2025 - Code 570: Shows there's a hold on your account pending additional action The 570 code is the key here - it means the IRS needs to review something before releasing your refund. Usually this resolves within 2-4 weeks. The code 971 means they sent you a notice explaining what they're reviewing. Check your mail in the next week - it should explain exactly what they need. Once the review is completed, you should see code 571 (resolving the hold) followed by 846 (refund issued). The -1 balance is a bit unusual as refunds are typically larger, but it does indicate they owe you money.

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After dealing with the same issue, I got tired of waiting and found a way to actually talk to a human at the IRS. I used this calling service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that somehow gets you through to an actual agent. They called me back when they had an agent on the line and I got my situation resolved in one call. The agent explained my 570 code and released my refund right on the spot. My 846 code showed up the next day! Seriously worth every penny to get someone who could actually help instead of waiting weeks longer.

The codes ur seeing are normal... sorta. The 570 means there's a hold on ur refund while they check something. Usually it's just a random review. If they don't need anything from u, it should resolve on its own in 2-3 weeks. If they need something, you'll get a letter (that's what the 971 code means - they sent u a notice).

I don't understand why your refund amount is only $1? Is that a typo or is that really what you're expecting? That seems incredibly low.

From what I'm seeing on your transcript, you're in the review phase. The combo of 570/971 usually means one of three things: 1) random review that will resolve itself, 2) income verification (most common), or 3) they need additional info from you. The 971 means they sent a notice - check your mailbox carefully the next week or so. If it's just a review, you'll likely see an 846 code in 2-4 weeks.

The IRS is so slow this year! I filed in february and just got my refund last week 🙄

dont stress. the 570 code is normal. i got the same code last year and my refund hit my account about 3 weeks later. the IRS is backed up as usual. this isn't somthing to worry about unless you get a cp05 notice in the mail.

Has anyone tried using that taxr.ai tool? I'm seeing it recommended a lot lately but skeptical about using some random site with my tax info.

The system is so broken. I filed in January and FINALLY got my refund yesterday. Had the exact same codes. Never even got the notice they supposedly sent. Just had to wait it out. The IRS is a joke.

570 is frstrating but normal. They're probably just verifying something. Last year they froze mine for 2 months just to verify my W2 info that they already had 🤦‍♂️ But my friend had his release in just a week. Totally depends on your situation. Hang in there!

This happened to me 2 weeks ago. The 570 code is a hold while they verify something. Don't bother waiting for the mail - I called using Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent who told me exactly what was happening. They were verifying my income and the agent released it right there on the call. My 846 code appeared three days later. I would have been waiting for weeks otherwise.

Those IRS monkeys are probably throwing darts at a board to decide which returns to process first 🙄 I've been waiting since January with the same codes. Complete garbage system.

Dude, you'll be fine. Just wait - the 570 releases automatically. I know everyone says to call, but the agents usually say the same thing: it's under review, just wait. It'll update itself. Mine took exactly 14 days from 570 to 846 code. Hang tight.

FYI - The -1 is just a system flag that indicates your account has a credit balance (meaning they owe you money). It's not your actual refund amount.

I actually work for a tax firm and see this all the time. The 570 code with a 971 notice is standard procedure for a review. If they don't need additional info from you, it usually resolves in 2-3 weeks and then you'll see the 846 refund issued code. If you do get a notice requesting information, respond ASAP to avoid further delays.

The 570 code means they hate you and your refund is never coming. jk lol 😂 But for real it's just a normal hold while they review something. Usually clears up in a few weeks if you don't need to provide anything.

I used to spend hours trying to decipher these IRS codes. Then I found this tool called taxr.ai and it literally explained everything - showed me what each code meant, why my refund was delayed, and when I'd likely get it. Saved me sooo much stress. Highly recommend checking it out if you're as confused as I was!

I had the EXACT same situation - filed HoH in February, 570 code in March. I waited about 3 weeks and suddenly saw the 846 code without ever getting a notice or having to call. Sometimes they just randomly select returns for review and it resolves on its own. Be patient!