Verified ID in Person - Now Have 570 Code on Transcript with No 971 Notice
I verified my identity in person on February 28th. The notification on both my transcript and Where's My Refund tool disappeared exactly one week later, which seemed promising. I'm on weekly processing cycles and just checked today - now I have a 570 code showing up. No explanation, no letters, and no 971 code to indicate a notice is coming. Has anyone dealt with this specific situation? I'm concerned about what this 570 freeze means and how long it typically takes to resolve itself without any accompanying notice codes. Any data points or experiences would be helpful.
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Ethan Wilson
The 570 code is a temporary hold on your account. Here's what you need to know: • This is relatively common after identity verification • Without a 971 code, it likely means automated review rather than manual • Weekly cycle updates typically happen Wednesday night/Thursday morning • Most 570 holds without accompanying notices resolve within 1-2 cycles • The hold could be for something simple like income verification • No notice is actually a good sign - major issues always generate notices
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Christopher Begley
•Will I get a 971 after my 570? Called and was told just wait and no new notice has been generated. What I'm asking is, is it normal to get a 570 a cycle after In Person Verification and a 971 on the next cycle.
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NeonNova
I've seen this EXACT situation so many times this season! 😩 I was completely stressed when it happened to me last month after ID verification. I finally used https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript and it explained everything! The 570 code was just part of their automated verification process after my ID check. The tool showed me that this pattern is actually normal and predicted my release date accurately. I was so relieved to understand what was happening instead of just staring at mysterious codes!
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Yuki Tanaka
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Carmen Diaz
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Andre Laurent
•Did the tool give you any estimate on processing timeframes for the post-verification 570 code specifically? I'm seeing various timeframes mentioned across different forums, but nothing concrete about this particular sequence of events (verification followed by 570 without 971).
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Emily Jackson
I went through this exact situation last month. ID verified in person on February 6th, transcript updated a week later, then got hit with a 570 code with no 971. I was convinced my refund was doomed. Turns out it was just their system doing an automated review after the verification. My transcript updated exactly 14 days after the 570 appeared - got an 846 code with a direct deposit date. The money was in my account right on schedule. The whole process took 23 days from ID verification to refund.
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Liam Mendez
•That's really helpful to know! Did you notice if your 570 code had a specific date attached to it? Mine shows March 25, 2024, and I'm wondering if that date has any significance for when I might see movement.
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Sophia Nguyen
•Wait, there's an automated review AFTER identity verification? I thought once you verified your identity, the IRS would just process your return normally. I had no idea there was another step in the verification pipeline with its own codes and delays. The IRS transcript system is much more complex than I realized!
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Jacob Smithson
•Thanks for sharing this timeline! Gives me hope that mine will follow a similar pattern. Been stressing about whether I need to call them or just wait it out.
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Isabella Brown
Have you tried calling the IRS directly to ask about the 570 code? I was in a similar situation and spent days trying to get through their phone system without success. Would it be worth trying a service like Claimyr (https://www.claimyr.com) to get past the hold times? I've heard they can connect you to an IRS agent pretty quickly, and sometimes getting a clear answer about your specific situation is worth the fee, especially when you're dealing with an unexpected hold code. Wouldn't it be better to know exactly what's happening instead of guessing?
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Maya Patel
Tbh this happens a lot after ID verification. Quick fix: check your wage & income transcript. If ur W-2 info matches what u reported, ur prob fine. The system's just doing its thing. The 570 w/o 971 usually clears faster than when there's a notice. Most ppl in ur situation see movement in ~10-14 days. Keep checking transcripts every Thurs AM after the overnight update. That's when weekly accounts process.
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Aiden Rodríguez
I had something somewhat similar happen, though my situation included a 971 code as well. The 570 appeared on March 2nd, and I believe it was possibly related to a slight discrepancy in how my employer reported my retirement contributions. It might be worth checking if there are any potential income verification issues that could be triggering the review. In my case, it took approximately 21 days from the 570 code appearing to receiving my refund.
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Paolo Longo
This is pretty standard after in-person ID verification! The 570 code without a 971 is actually a good sign - it means you're in an automated review queue rather than manual review. Since your verification was on 2/28 and the 570 just appeared, you're likely looking at 1-2 more weekly cycles before it releases. The system needs to cross-reference your verified identity with your return data, which takes time but is mostly automated. I'd expect to see movement by mid-to-late March if you're on weekly cycles. Keep checking Thursday mornings after the overnight processing - that's when these usually update.
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Aisha Hussain
•This is really reassuring to hear! I was starting to panic when I saw the 570 code pop up after thinking everything was moving forward. The automated vs manual review distinction makes a lot of sense - I hadn't thought about it that way. I'll definitely keep checking Thursday mornings like you suggested. It's helpful to have a realistic timeline of mid-to-late March rather than just wondering indefinitely. Thanks for breaking down what's actually happening behind the scenes!
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Keisha Williams
This is actually really common after in-person ID verification! I went through the exact same thing last year - verified in person, got hopeful when the notifications disappeared, then boom, 570 code with no 971. I was freaking out thinking something went wrong. Here's what I learned from my experience: • The 570 without a 971 is actually better than having both codes • It means you're in automated processing, not stuck in manual review • The system is cross-referencing your verified ID with your return data • Since you verified 2/28 and just got the 570, you're probably looking at 1-2 more weekly cycles Mine took exactly 16 days from when the 570 appeared to getting my 846 refund code. The key is checking Thursday mornings after the overnight processing - that's when these weekly accounts typically update. Don't stress too much - the lack of a 971 notice code is actually a good sign that there aren't any major issues requiring manual intervention. Just keep monitoring your transcript weekly!
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Maya Lewis
•This is so helpful to hear from someone who went through the exact same sequence! I'm dealing with this right now and was getting really anxious about the 570 appearing after what seemed like progress. The 16-day timeline from 570 to 846 gives me a concrete expectation to work with. I hadn't realized there was a difference between automated vs manual processing - that distinction really puts things in perspective. I'll definitely start checking Thursday mornings like you mentioned. It's reassuring to know this is a normal part of the post-verification process rather than a red flag. Thanks for sharing your experience and timeline!
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Monique Byrd
I'm currently dealing with this exact scenario! Verified my ID in person on March 3rd, and just saw the 570 code appear on my transcript yesterday with no 971. Reading everyone's experiences here is really reassuring - I had no idea this was such a common part of the post-verification process. The automated vs manual review explanation makes perfect sense. I was panicking thinking something went wrong, but it sounds like this is just the system doing its thing. Based on the timelines people are sharing (14-21 days seems to be the range), I'm cautiously optimistic I'll see movement by late March. Question for those who've been through this - did your "as of" date change at all during the 570 period, or did it stay static until the code released? Mine is currently showing March 25th and I'm wondering if that date has any significance in the timeline. Thanks to everyone sharing their data points - it's so much better than just staring at codes and wondering what they mean!
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Juan Moreno
•Hi Monique! I'm new to this whole transcript reading thing, but your timeline is almost identical to mine - I verified in person on March 1st and just got the 570 code too. Reading through everyone's experiences here has been such a relief! I was convinced I did something wrong during the ID verification process. To answer your question about the "as of" date - mine is also showing March 25th, so it seems like that might be a standard date they use rather than something specific to our individual cases. I've been obsessively checking my transcript daily (probably not helping my stress levels!), but I'm going to try to stick to the Thursday morning check schedule that several people mentioned. It's so reassuring to know this 570 without 971 pattern is normal and that we're likely in the automated queue rather than manual review. Fingers crossed we both see movement by late March like the timelines suggest!
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Isabella Silva
I went through this exact same situation back in January! Verified my ID in person on January 15th, got hopeful when the notifications cleared after a week, then saw the dreaded 570 code appear with no 971. I was absolutely convinced something had gone wrong with my verification. Here's my timeline for reference: • ID verified in person: January 15th • Notifications disappeared: January 22nd • 570 code appeared: January 29th • 570 code released with 846: February 12th • Refund deposited: February 16th Total time from 570 to refund was exactly 14 days. The key thing I learned is that the 570 without a 971 is actually the GOOD scenario - it means you're in the automated review queue, not sitting in manual review limbo. My advice: stick to checking Thursday mornings only. I was checking multiple times daily and it was driving me crazy. The weekly processing cycle is real, and you'll just stress yourself out checking every day when nothing will change until Thursday overnight processing runs. The automated system is just cross-referencing your verified identity with your return data. It takes time, but it works! Hang in there - based on your timeline, I'd expect to see movement in the next 1-2 weeks.
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Amina Diallo
•Isabella, thank you so much for sharing your detailed timeline! This is exactly what I needed to see. Your 14-day timeline from 570 to refund gives me real hope that I'm looking at a similar timeframe. I've been checking my transcript obsessively since the 570 appeared, so I'm definitely going to take your advice and limit myself to Thursday morning checks only. The distinction between automated vs manual review is so important - I had no idea there was a difference until reading this thread. It's reassuring to know that no 971 code actually means I'm in the faster queue. Based on your timeline and others shared here, I should hopefully see movement by mid-to-late March. Really appreciate you taking the time to break down your exact dates!
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