Transcript shows weird 570 and 971 codes after acceptance on March 12 but no letters received - what's happening?

Tax professional here. This is a common pattern we're seeing this year. The combination of 570 and 971 codes with the same date typically indicates that the IRS has found something they want to verify on your return, but it doesn't necessarily mean you did anything wrong. A few things to know: • The 570 code is a temporary hold on your refund • The 971 code means they've issued a notice • Notices can take 7-14 days to arrive after the date shown • Sometimes the IRS resolves issues before you even receive the notice Check your transcript again in a few days. If you see a 571 code (which resolves the 570) and/or an 846 code (refund issued), then the issue was resolved. If no notice arrives within 2 weeks of the April 29 date, you might want to call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040, but be prepared for long wait times.

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Same boat, except I got the 570/971 codes back in February and STILL haven't received a notice. I was pulling my hair out til I found a way to actually talk to a real person at the IRS. Used this calling service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to an agent in about 30 minutes when I'd been trying for weeks before. The agent told me they needed verification for some income that didn't match their records. Fixed it right there on the phone and got my refund 2 weeks later.

The IRS is such a mess this year. I had these same codes and what happened was they reduced my refund by $42 because of a math error. But the system still shows the original refund amount until they process the adjustment. Could be something minor like that.

So frustrating! 🤬 I'm on week 13 with the same codes. Finally got my notice last week - turns out they needed me to verify identity. But the system is so backed up I can't get verified online and the phone lines are always busy. This system is broken beyond belief.

If ur refund was accepted then you should be receiving communication from dem. i usually receive emails frm the IRS with updates. make sure to check ur spam folder to!!

Call them!!! Don't wait for the notice. I had the exact same situation and waited 6 weeks for a notice that never came. When I finally called, they told me they needed documentation I could have sent weeks earlier. Such a waste of time.

Your cycle code (20221405) actually tells you a lot. The first 4 digits (2022) is the year, the next digit (1) means it's processed on a weekly cycle (not daily), and the 405 means it was processed in the 5th week of IRS processing. Weekly accounts are updated on Fridays, so check your transcript again tomorrow and you might see changes.

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Check if you claimed any credits like EIC or ACTC. Those automatically get extra scrutiny and can trigger these codes. Also check if you had unemployment compensation or marketplace insurance - those are common triggers for verification.

This is the most useless agency in the entire government. How can they put holds on your money without even telling you why? And then when you try to call it's impossible to get through. I'm dealing with this same exact issue for the second year in a row!

OP, mine was accepted on March 3, got 570/971 codes for April 15, still no notice as of May 8. Used claimyr.com to reach an agent yesterday cause I was tired of waiting. Found out they had a question about my W2 income and resolved it over the phone. Agent told me refund should be released within 2 weeks. Just FYI.

I had this happen. The 570 code always scares people, but sometimes it's nothing major. Mine was a simple math error they corrected themselves. The refund amount showed the original amount until they fully processed the correction. Ended up getting $124 less than originally expected, but it was processed without me having to do anything. Refund came about 3 weeks after these codes appeared.

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I've worked in tax prep for 10 years. Here's what's likely happening: The IRS found a discrepancy or something that needs verification. With their current backlog, it can take 6-8 weeks from the time you see these codes until resolution if you just wait. If you're anxious to get your refund, call them at 1-800-829-1040 but prepare to wait 1-2 hours or get disconnected.

my transcript had those same codes and I just waited patiently. Never got a notice but then suddenly got code 846 (refund issued) three weeks later. sometimes they fix stuff on their own i guess?

Anyone else notice the IRS seems extra slow this year? My friend filed in January and still doesn't have her refund. Something feels off compared to previous years.

OP, if you look at your Account Transcript (not just the Return Transcript), do you see any Transaction Codes like 420 (audit) or 424 (examination/audit closed)? Those would tell you more about what's happening.

just check WMR every day. the day it changes from "still being processed" to "approved" means your refund is coming within a week. transcript updates are usually a day or two behind the WMR tool.

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