Is Code 570 on Transcript a Bad Sign?

Code 570 simply means "Additional Account Action Pending" - it's not necessarily bad. It indicates the IRS has temporarily frozen your refund while they review something. This could be for various reasons: - Verification of income or credits claimed - Math error correction - Identity verification - Random review Often it's followed by code 571 (freeze released) within a week or two. Check if you also have a 971 code (Notice Issued) - this could give you a hint about what they're reviewing.

Did you claim any tax credits this year? EIC, Child Tax Credit, or Education credits? Those often trigger additional review.

I had that 570 code last month and was freaking out too! I used taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it explained exactly what was happening. The site showed me that in my case, it was just a routine verification of my W-2 information. The analysis predicted my refund would be released in 9 days, and it was spot on! Much better than guessing what all those codes mean.

570 is actually super common this filing season. I'm a tax preparer and about 30% of my clients have gotten this code. Most are resolved within 2 weeks with no issues. The IRS is just being extra cautious with fraud prevention this year.

If you're really concerned, you can call the IRS to check the status. I was in the same situation last month and tried calling the regular IRS number for days with no luck. I finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed it was just a routine review of my education credits and nothing to worry about. Saved me a ton of anxiety!

I've had 570 codes three years in a row now. It's just part of the process for some of us. Usually clears up on its own, but if you have a 971 code too, watch your mail for a notice explaining what they need from you (if anything).