Is Code 570 on Transcript a Bad Sign?
Just checked my transcript and saw code 570 on it. Is this bad news? First time seeing this and not sure what it means. Should I be worried or is this just part of normal processing? Filed about 3 weeks ago and was hoping to get my refund soon.
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QuantumQuester
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.
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Andre Moreau
Did you claim any tax credits this year? EIC, Child Tax Credit, or Education credits? Those often trigger additional review.
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Carmen Vega
•Yeah, I claimed the Child Tax Credit for my daughter. First time claiming it actually. Is that probably what triggered the review?
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Andre Moreau
•Almost certainly. The IRS is extra careful with Child Tax Credits this year. They're verifying eligibility before sending refunds with these credits. Usually clears within 2-3 weeks.
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Zoe Stavros
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.
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Jamal Harris
•Is that site actually reliable? I've heard mixed things about tax transcript readers.
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Zoe Stavros
•It was for me! What I liked is that it didn't just give generic definitions - it looked at the pattern of codes on MY transcript and explained what they meant together. The regular IRS tool just shows the codes without explaining how they relate to each other.
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Mei Chen
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.
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Liam Sullivan
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!
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Carmen Vega
•Thanks for the suggestion. If it doesn't change in the next week I might try that. Did they tell you how long the review would take when you called?
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Liam Sullivan
•Yes! The agent gave me an exact timeframe - said my review would complete in 14 days, and it was actually done in 10. Way better than just wondering what's happening.
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Amara Okafor
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).
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Jamal Brown
Don't panic! Code 570 is actually really common this year - I got it too about a month ago and my refund came through just fine. What helped me was checking for any accompanying codes on my transcript. If you see a 971 code with a date, that usually means they sent you a notice explaining what they're reviewing. Also, keep an eye on the "as of" date on your transcript - when that updates, it often means they're actively working on your case. The Child Tax Credit you mentioned is definitely a likely trigger since they're being extra careful with those this year. Hang in there - most 570 holds are resolved within 2-3 weeks!
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Val Rossi
•This is really reassuring to hear! I was starting to worry since it's been 3 weeks already, but sounds like that's still within the normal timeframe. I did see a 971 code with today's date actually - does that mean they just sent me a notice? Should I expect something in the mail soon?
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