IRS code 570 holding up my $6,416 refund (EIC + credits) since March - should I call or keep waiting?

Code 570 means there's a hold on your account/refund. It's usually followed by a 971 code which is a notice issued. The IRS is likely reviewing your return for some reason - could be identity verification, could be verifying your credits (especially with the EIC), or could be a random review. Since it's been almost 2 months, I'd recommend calling them to find out what's going on. They might have sent you a letter that got lost in the mail. If they need additional information from you, your refund will be delayed until you respond. Look at your transcript again to see if there's a 971 code too - that would indicate they sent you a notice. Also check for a 420 code which means they're doing an audit.

I just went through this exact same issue with a 570 code. Spent weeks trying to figure out what was going on with my transcript. Finally discovered taxr.ai which basically translated all the transcript codes and showed me exactly what was happening with my refund. Turns out I had a simple math error that the IRS automatically fixed, but they held my refund during the review. The tool showed me exactly when the hold was placed and when it would likely be released based on my codes. Super helpful - way better than making wild guesses from Google searches. https://taxr.ai

After dealing with a similar 570 issue and not being able to reach anyone at the IRS (tried calling literally 23 times), I found this app called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to an IRS agent. Instead of waiting on hold for hours, they called me when they reached an agent. The agent explained that my return was flagged for review of my Earned Income Credit but was actually completed - just waiting for the hold to be released. Talking to a live agent gave me peace of mind and they expedited my refund. Honestly the best money I spent all year considering I was waiting on thousands in my refund.

I had the same 570 code back in April. In my case, they were doing an income verification. The annoying part is they don't tell you and if they need more info, they'll send a letter which can take weeks to arrive. Then you have to mail back documents (they rarely accept online submissions) and wait more weeks for processing. The whole system is a joke. My advice - call them ASAP because if they need something from you, the clock is already ticking.

570 code in march usually means they're doing a review on somethin on ur tax return. most likely the earned income credit since thats a common one they check. if u have kids they might be checking if someone else claimed them or if u qualify for the credit. they probly sent u a letter but who knows with the usps these days lol

Most people with 570 codes this year are seeing delays of 60-120 days based on what I've seen in forums. The IRS is severely backlogged and understaffed. Unless you can get through on the phone (good luck), you're probably just going to have to wait it out like the rest of us 🙃

Last year I had a 570 code followed by a 971 notice issued code. Turned out I had made a simple math error on my return when entering my W-2 info (transposed two numbers). The IRS automatically corrected it, but held my refund during the review process. The notice explained the correction. Check if there are any discrepancies between what you reported and your actual tax documents. That could be what's triggering the hold.

Just a heads up - if your 570 is related to identity verification, you might be able to complete it online through ID.me without calling. Go to irs.gov and look for identity verification options. But since you've already waited 2 months, I'm guessing it might be something else.

the irs is still using computer systems from the 1960s and paper filing systems from the stone age. they lost my 2023 return completely and i had to refile. complete 🤡 show over there.

I'm going through this exact situation right now! My 570 code was from February and I FINALLY got my refund last week. I called multiple times but could never get through. Finally reached them through the Taxpayer Advocate Service who told me my return was pulled for review due to a document mismatch. Apparently my employer reported different numbers than what was on my W-2. Once that was cleared up, the refund was released. If calling the main line doesn't work, try the Taxpayer Advocate!

Oh honey you're in for a wait. I had the same thing happen and didn't get my refund for 5 months. 5. MONTHS. The IRS is a complete disaster. I finally broke down and tried that claimyr.com service everyone talks about and was able to speak to someone who said my return was "in errors" but wouldn't tell me what the error was 🙃 Just said to keep waiting. Finally arrived in August after filing in February!

if you have a 570 without a 971 code it can mean one of two things: either they're still reviewing it internally and haven't decided to send you a notice yet, or they already fixed a simple error and are about to release your refund. check again in a week - if you see a 571 code that means the hold was removed and your refund should be coming. if you see a 971 that means they're sending you a letter.

For those saying call the IRS - i literally laughed out loud. 😂 Have you TRIED calling them lately?? Impossible to get through unless you have 5 hours to waste listening to hold music. I went through this 570 code nonsense too and ended up using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It showed me exactly what was happening and predicted my refund release date within 2 days of when it actually came. Saved me from having a nervous breakdown checking WMR every day.

Pro tip: If you're getting the EIC, your return automatically gets extra scrutiny - that's likely what the 570 is about. They're making sure you actually qualify for it. It's one of the most abused credits so they check almost all of them. If everything is legit, you'll get your refund, just takes longer. Welcome to the EIC delay club! 👋

I see you have an income credit of $3,877. That's a big EIC claim and those almost always get additional review (the 570 code). They're checking to make sure you meet all eligibility requirements. Did you have a significant income change from 2023? That can also trigger reviews.

OMG the exact same thing happened to me! Filed in Feb, 570 code in March, and I was pulling my hair out trying to figure out what was happening. I finally used that claimyr service to get through to an agent (claimyr.com). My issue was they needed to verify my dependents because my ex also tried to claim them 🙄 Once I faxed them the documents, my refund was processed within 3 weeks. Talking to an agent was the only way I found out what was happening - they never sent me a letter!

Does the cycle code on your transcript end in 05? If so you're on weekly processing and your transcript updates every Friday. If it ends in 01-04 then you're daily and it can update any day. Check again Friday morning to see if there's any change.

I know everyone's saying call, but honestly the IRS is so backed up right now you'll probably just get your refund before you can even reach someone. I had a 570 back in January, never called, and my refund magically appeared in April. The system is broken but eventually works...sometimes...

Just a thought - with that Earned Income Credit amount, do you have dependents? Make sure nobody else (like an ex) claimed the same dependents on their return. That's a common reason for 570 holds on returns with EIC. The IRS has to determine who has the right to claim them.