Transcript Updated with 570 Code but No 971 Notice Code - Will It Resolve Itself?

Code 570 by itself isn't necessarily bad news. It's just the IRS putting a temporary hold on your account while they review something. This happens for various reasons - could be a math error they're fixing internally, a verification of a credit you claimed, or even something as simple as a system flag that needs manual review. The absence of a 971 could actually be good - it might mean they don't need to send you any notice because they're resolving it internally.

I went through this exact scenario last month. Here's what happened step by step: 1. My transcript updated with only a 570 code on March 2nd 2. No 971 code appeared for about 10 days 3. I was worried they'd request additional documentation 4. On March 12th, the 570 was suddenly replaced with a 571 (release of hold) 5. DDD appeared 2 days later Sometimes the IRS system flags returns for review but then clears them automatically. I've seen people say a 570 without a 971 is better than having both, but I'm skeptical it's that simple. Each return is unique and processing depends on many factors.

I think I might be going through something similar to your situation right now... My transcript updated with just a 570 code about a week ago. I'm a bit nervous because this is my second year filing in the US and I'm not familiar with all these codes either. Last year everything was so straightforward, but this year seems more complicated. I've been checking WMR and my transcript almost daily, which probably isn't helping my anxiety. From what I've read, sometimes these holds clear up on their own, but it's so hard to know for sure without more information...

When I had a similar issue with a 570 code, I spent 3 hours trying to reach an IRS agent - what a nightmare compared to tax agencies in other countries! Finally used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 15 minutes. The agent explained my 570 was just a random review flag and would resolve within 2 weeks. Sure enough, it did! Saved me weeks of anxiety wondering what was happening. If you're really concerned about the hold, getting an actual agent to look at your specific case is way more helpful than guessing.

Be cautious about assuming a 570 will resolve itself. In the 2023 tax year, I had a 570 code appear on February 28th with no 971. After exactly 21 days, it automatically cleared and I received my refund. However, in the 2022 tax year, I had a 570 without a 971 that remained for 63 days before eventually generating a CP05 notice requesting verification of income. The statistics show approximately 70% of isolated 570 codes resolve within 28 days, but 30% lead to further review actions. Your cycle date (last 2 digits of the cycle code) can indicate which processing week you're assigned to for updates.

I remember seeing a 570 code on my transcript back on January 29th this year. No 971 code appeared with it. I was so relieved when it resolved itself by February 12th! The IRS seems to be doing more automated reviews this season. From what I've gathered from the community, a 570 without a 971 often means they're reviewing something internally that doesn't require your input. If they needed documentation from you, they would typically generate a 971 code right away to issue a notice. The waiting game is frustrating, but many of these holds clear up within 2-3 weeks.

FYI - The IRS has been adding extra verification steps to combat identity theft this year. A 570 code is often part of that process. I've seen data showing about 35% more 570 codes this filing season compared to last year. They're particularly scrutinizing returns with address changes, substantial income differences from prior years, and first-time credit claims. The good news? Most clear automatically. The bad news? It's like waiting for a pizza delivery with no tracking info... could be 30 minutes, could be 2 hours. 😅