Help Understanding IRS Transcript Codes 150, 570, 971 After CP05 Review Letter - Filed Jan 16 and Still Pending
My transcript is confusing me so bad. I see all these codes like 150, 570, 971 and different dates next to them. What do they mean? Got a CP05 letter last month but the transcript updated with new dates yesterday. I have no idea what I'm looking at tbh. I filed my taxes through TurboTax on Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:15 PM EST for both my Federal and Ohio returns. My filing status changed to "Pending" for both returns at the same time. My CreditKarma return was received by TurboTax on Wednesday, Jan 16, 10:56 PM EST and received by CreditKarma that same day. I can see in my TurboTax account: Federal Return Received by Turbo Tax: Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:15 PM EST Received by IRS: Pending Filing status changed to: Pending Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:15 PM EST Ohio Return Received by TurboTax: Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:15 PM EST Received by Ohio: Pending Filing status changed to: Pending Wednesday, Jan 16, 11:15 PM EST CreditKarma Return Received by Turbo Tax: Wednesday, Jan 16, 10:56 PM EST Received by CreditKarma: Wednesday, Jan 16, 10:56 PM EST But now when I look at my transcript, it's full of these codes (150, 570, 971) and dates that make zero sense to me. I received a CP05 letter last month saying they're reviewing my return, but my transcript just updated yesterday with new dates. I'm completely lost trying to understand what all these codes and dates mean or what's happening with my refund.
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Butch Sledgehammer
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Isabella Costa
Tax pro here. Those codes tell a story about your return's progress. Code 150 means your return was filed, 570 is a hold on your account, and 971 means they sent you a notice (your CP05). The dates show when actions happened or will happen. CP05 means they're reviewing your return for accuracy.
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NeonNebula
•tysm! do you know how long these reviews usually take? 😩
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Isabella Costa
•Usually 60-120 days but honestly it varies wildly these days
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Diego Chavez
Ugh I feel your pain! Those transcript codes are like reading hieroglyphics 😵💫 I was in the exact same situation last year with a CP05 review. The waiting is the worst part honestly. Have you tried calling the IRS directly? Sometimes they can give you more info about what specifically they're reviewing. Also keep checking your transcript every Friday - that's when they usually update. Hang in there! 💪
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Ashley Adams
•Thanks for the advice! 🙏 I've been too nervous to call the IRS because I heard the wait times are insane, but maybe I should just bite the bullet. Good tip about checking Fridays - I had no idea they updated on specific days! This whole process is so stressful when you're expecting a refund 😅
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Omar Hassan
I totally get the frustration with those transcript codes! 😤 As someone who's been through this maze before, here's what those codes mean: 150 = your return was processed, 570 = there's a hold (usually for review), and 971 = they sent you a notice (your CP05). The dates can be tricky because some are "as of" dates and others are actual transaction dates. Since you got the CP05 and your transcript updated yesterday, that's actually a good sign - it means they're actively working on your case! The review process for CP05 letters typically takes 45-60 days from when they first flagged it, but with it being tax season and you filing so recently, you might be looking at a bit longer. Keep checking that transcript on Fridays like someone mentioned - that's when most updates happen! 🤞
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Jamal Wilson
•This is super helpful! 🙌 I had no idea about the Friday updates thing - that explains why I saw changes yesterday! The CP05 review has been stressing me out so much because I keep reading horror stories online about people waiting months and months. It's reassuring to hear that transcript updates mean they're actually working on it. Do you know if there's any way to speed up the process or is it just a waiting game at this point? I'm supposed to get a decent refund and really need it for some bills 😬
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