Transcript Updated with 570/971 Codes - Just Got DDD for March 15th!

Good news on your DDD! This is pretty typical for transcript updates with those codes. • Code 570 = temporary hold on refund processing • Code 971 = notice issued (usually explaining the hold) • Most holds resolve within 7-21 days • Updates usually happen overnight on Thursday/Friday • DDD within a week of resolution is standard I'd suggest checking your mail for that notice though, just to be sure there's nothing requiring your attention.

I went through EXACTLY this last month. Had 570/971 codes for what felt like forever, then suddenly got my DDD. The most frustrating part was trying to get someone at the IRS to explain what was happening. I called 12 times over 3 days and couldn't get through. Finally used Claimyr.com and got connected to an agent in about 15 minutes. They confirmed it was just a random review of my self-employment expenses and that everything was fine. Worth the fee to stop the anxiety spiral I was in! Here's their link if you need it: https://www.claimyr.com

According to the IRS Refund Reference Guide (which I bookmarked after going through this last year), the 570/971 code combination usually indicates a standard review process. The WMR tool on irs.gov won't show this level of detail, which is why checking transcripts is so important. The good news is that when you see a DDD appear, it's almost always accurate to the day. The IRS processing calendar shows that refunds issued on March 15th should be in accounts by March 20th at the latest, depending on your bank's processing time.

Your transcript update is likely part of the weekly processing cycle. The IRS typically processes transcript updates in batches, usually on Thursday nights/Friday mornings. The 570/971 combination generally indicates what could be described as a "verification pause" rather than a serious problem. In most cases - perhaps around 85% based on forum data - this resolves automatically within 1-3 weeks. Your quick resolution suggests your return probably just needed a standard verification that was completed in the latest batch processing.

I had exactly this situation with those same codes showing up exactly 17 days after filing. After waiting precisely 9 more days, I got my DDD. What helped me understand what was happening was using taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It explained that the 570 code was just a temporary hold while they verified my contractor income (Schedule C) and the 971 was just a notice about the delay. The tool predicted my refund would be released within 7-14 days, and it was right - took exactly 9 days. You can upload your transcript at https://taxr.ai and it explains everything in plain English instead of IRS code language.

Congrats on getting your DDD! I'm so jealous! 😫 I've had those same codes for over two weeks now and still nothing has changed. Do you know if there was anything special about your return that might have caused the hold in the first place?

The IRS processing system is like a pipeline with various checkpoints. Your return was temporarily held at the verification station (code 570) while they sent you a notice about it (code 971). Once they completed their verification, your return continued flowing through the pipeline and reached the final disbursement stage. The timing of transcript updates is based on the IRS master file update schedule, which is why many people see changes on Thursday nights or Friday mornings - that's when the master file gets refreshed, like a dam releasing water in scheduled intervals.

I had this happen last year and got SO excited when I saw my DDD... but then my bank rejected the deposit because the name on my tax return didn't exactly match my bank account (I had gotten married and changed my name with SSA but not my bank yet). Had to wait another 6 weeks for a paper check! Just sharing so you make sure your banking info is all correct and updated!

I had these same codes in February - took about 10 days between seeing them and getting my DDD. Felt like the longest 10 days ever since I needed that money for rent! Did your WMR status bar disappear during this time too? Mine did, which made me even more anxious, but everything worked out fine in the end.