Transcript Shows 570 Code & WMR Says PATH - What's Going On?

The 570 code on your transcript indicates a temporary hold on your refund. According to the IRS website (https://www.irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript), code 570 means "additional account action pending" which could be related to a variety of issues. Since your WMR is showing a PATH Act message, you likely claimed either the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). The PATH Act prevents the IRS from issuing refunds for returns claiming these credits before mid-February. Have you checked if you have a 971 code as well? That would indicate a notice is being sent.

I've been through this exact scenario twice. According to Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6, the 570 code is often used during verification procedures, especially for gig workers with Schedule C income. I was impressed with how quickly I got clarity by using https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It explained that my 570 code without a 971 notice was likely just a verification hold related to my gig income reporting. Their analysis showed that the PATH Act hold and the 570 code were two separate issues happening simultaneously, which the IRS website doesn't make clear at all. The tool predicted my refund date within 2 days of when I actually received it.

PATH Act delays are normal. Happens every year. Protects against fraud. 570 code is separate. Usually resolves automatically. I had both last year. Refund came March 2nd. No action needed. Just wait. Check transcript weekly. Look for 571 code. That's the release code. PATH delay ends mid-February. Then normal processing resumes.

I've been dealing with this exact situation and finally got answers. Here's what to do: 1. First, understand that the PATH Act and code 570 are separate issues 2. Next, check your transcript daily for updates (typically updates overnight Wednesday-Thursday) 3. If you see no movement after 21 days from acceptance, you need to call the IRS 4. When calling, use https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c (Claimyr) to bypass the hold times - I wasted 3 days trying to get through before using this 5. Ask specifically about the 570 code and whether they need any documentation I was so frustrated trying to get through to the IRS until I used Claimyr. Got connected in about 17 minutes instead of spending hours on hold or getting disconnected. The agent confirmed my 570 was just a random verification check and released my refund while I was on the phone.

I can provide a complete timeline based on what you're experiencing: - January 27, 2024: Your return was accepted - Mid-February 2024: PATH Act hold was lifted (happened on February 15th) - Current status: 570 code indicates verification in progress - Next 7-10 days: Expect either a 571 code (hold released) or a 971 code (notice issued) - If 571 appears: Refund typically processes within 5-7 days after - If no update by March 19, 2024: That would mark 21 days since PATH Act release, at which point you should contact the IRS The combination of PATH Act message and 570 code is actually quite common for gig workers in the 2024 filing season. The IRS has increased verification procedures for self-employment income this year, but most cases resolve automatically without any action needed.

Be careful with this situation. I had the exact same scenario last year - 570 code with PATH message on WMR. I assumed it would resolve itself and ignored it for weeks. Turns out the IRS was trying to verify my 1099-K income amounts because they didn't match what was reported. The 570 eventually turned into an audit that cost me $450 in tax preparation fees to resolve. If you reported significant gig economy income, especially if you received 1099-K forms, I'd recommend being proactive rather than waiting. The IRS has specifically targeted gig economy workers for increased scrutiny in Tax Year 2023 returns according to their published Compliance Initiatives.