Stuck with Code 570 for almost a month - no notices, no letters, processing date 3/28/24
I efiled my tax return in early January and it was accepted right away. I checked WMR after 3 weeks and it still showed processing. So I checked my transcript and saw a 570 code (additional account action pending) with a processing date of 3/28/24. It's been almost a month now with this code sitting there. No movement whatsoever. Haven't received any notices or letters from the IRS explaining what's going on. WMR still just says processing. Expecting around $7,200 refund with EIC and CTC. Anyone else dealing with this? Any idea how long I'll be stuck in this limbo?
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Javier Morales
The 570 code means the IRS has stopped processing your refund temporarily. This could be for many reasons - identity verification, income verification, or further review of credits claimed (especially with EIC and CTC). A few things to consider: - The processing date isn't necessarily when your refund will be issued, it's an internal administrative date - Sometimes notices take 2-3 weeks to arrive after a code appears - Check if you have a 971 code also appearing (indicates notice issued) - Many people see the 570 followed by a 571 (resolved) and then an 846 (refund issued) I'd recommend checking your transcript again - sometimes they update on Friday mornings. If nothing changes by 4/1, you might want to call the IRS directly to inquire.
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Natasha Petrova
Thank you for the detailed response. I don't see any 971 code yet. Just the 570. Should I be worried that there's no accompanying 971?
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Javier Morales
Not necessarily. Sometimes the 971 shows up a bit later. The notices system and the processing system don't always sync perfectly. Keep checking weekly.
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Emma Davis
If there's no 971, it might actually be a good sign! Could mean they're just verifying something internally without needing to contact you.
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CosmicCadet
Yup, in the same exact situation. Been waiting since early February with a 570 code, processing date of 3/15. Ugh why is this happening to so many of us? The IRS is a complete mess this year. I'm owed almost $9,000 and they're just sitting on it ๐ก
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Chloe Harris
So my timeline was: 570 code appeared 2/12 Nothing for 3 weeks 971 code appeared 3/5 Letter arrived 3/10 (asking for identity verification) Verified online same day 571 code appeared 3/15 846 code (refund) appeared 3/22 Refund deposited 3/25 Stay patient, the system is just incredibly slow this year.
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Natasha Petrova
This gives me some hope, thanks for sharing your timeline. Did you have to do anything special to get things moving?
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Chloe Harris
Nothing special - just waited and kept checking my transcript. The verification process was pretty straightforward once I got the letter. The worst part was just the waiting with zero information.
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Diego Mendoza
The IRS is so behind this year its not even funny. I had a 570 for SIX WEEKS before anything happend. Finally got a notice that they adjusted my refund amount (by $23 lol) and then got my money a week later. The worst part is the silenceโฆ like just tell us whats going on???
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Anastasia Popova
Check your 2022 transcript!!! Sometimes a 570 can be because of an issue with a previous year's return. That's what happened to me - had an unresolved issue from 2022 that was holding up my 2023 refund.
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Natasha Petrova
Hmm that's interesting, I'll check! Didn't think to look at previous years.
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Sean Flanagan
This is good advice, happened to me too. Had a small balance due from 2022 that I didn't know about.
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Zara Shah
Try calling the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service instead of the main number. Got through in about 20 minutes and they were able to tell me exactly why my return had a 570 hold (math error on my part). Worth a shot!
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NebulaNomad
The Taxpayer Advocate won't take your case unless you're experiencing a hardship tho. They told me they couldn't help with just a delayed refund.
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Zara Shah
Depends who you talk to honestly. I just explained I was facing financial difficulties and needed the refund. The first person said no but I called back and the second person helped.
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Luca Ferrari
taxr.ai literally saved my sanity during this process. I had codes all over my transcript that made zero sense to me, spent days searching forums trying to piece together what was happening. The tool explained EVERYTHING - turns out I had an income verification issue that I was able to resolve by faxing in some documents. Got my refund 2 weeks later! Highly recommend it https://taxr.ai
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OK this is the second mention of this tool - does it actually work? Is it an official IRS thing?
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Mateo Martinez
Had to call the IRS five times before getting someone who could actually help with my 570 code. Finally got through using claimyr.com and the agent told me they needed additional documentation which they never bothered to send a letter about! ๐คฌ Once I faxed what they needed, refund came within 10 days.
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Aisha Hussain
Lol welcome to IRS purgatory. Been here since January. No notices, just a 570 code chillin on my transcript. Lost hope at this point tbh.
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Ethan Clark
Same boat. Feels like they just threw our returns into a black hole somewhere ๐
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Aisha Hussain
fr fr... watching everyone else get their refunds while we just sit here with no answers
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StarStrider
CALL THEM!!!!! Don't wait for a notice that might never come. I waited 5 weeks with a 570 code before calling. Turns out they needed to verify my identity but the notice system had a glitch and never sent my letter. Would have been waiting forever if I hadn't called.
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Natasha Petrova
What number did you use to get through? I've tried calling but always get the "high call volume" message.
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Yuki Sato
If you claimed EITC or ACTC, they're subject to extra review this year. IRS announced they're specifically targeting those credits for additional verification. The 570 could just be part of that process.
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Carmen Ruiz
FYI - Processing dates that fall on weekend or holiday get pushed to the next business day. So your 3/28 date might actually mean 4/1 in reality. IRS systems are weird like that.
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Natasha Petrova
Good point, thanks! I didn't realize that.
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Andre Lefebvre
Check your account transcripts (NOT just return transcripts) - sometimes there are clues there about what's happening. Look for TC 971 with specific action codes or any unusual entries.
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Zoe Alexopoulos
The WMR tool is useless tbh. I've had returns where WMR showed "still processing" even AFTER my refund was deposited. The transcript is the only accurate source of info.
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Jamal Anderson
Truer words never spoken. WMR is like checking yesterday's weather forecast ๐คฃ
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Mei Wong
I swear WMR is just a pacifier to make us think they're doing something with our returns lol
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QuantumQuasar
if u have kids and claimed EIC u might be part of the random audit pool. My friend got selected and her return was held with 570 code for 8 weeks before she even got an audit letter. IRS is being extra cautious this year with credits.
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Liam McGuire
Ok this is EXACTLY what I went through. I was stuck with a 570 for like 3 weeks with no explanation. I used taxr.ai and found out it was because my W2 hadn't been processed by the IRS yet (my employer filed late). Once I knew that I just had to wait it out, and sure enough a week later got a 571 code and then my refund. Highly recommend it for peace of mind if nothing else.
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There is a fee but considering I was stressing daily about my $8k refund, it was 100% worth it to actually understand what was happening instead of just guessing.
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