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What Do IRS Codes 570/971 On Same Date (02-17-2025) Mean For My Refund? Will This Delay Processing?

Just checked my transcript and I'm not sure what to make of it. Here's exactly what I'm seeing on my 2024 tax transcript for my 1040 return: 570 Additional account action pending 02-18-2025 $0.00 971 Notice issued 02-18-2025 $0.00 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data I've been searching online and reading different forums about these codes, and I'm getting more confused by the minute lol. Some people say it means there's a hold on my refund, others say it's just part of normal processing. Anyone know what this specific combination of codes usually means, especially when they have the same date and both show $0.00 amounts? I'm particularly concerned about the "Additional account action pending" part and why there's a notice being issued on the exact same day. Should I be worried that something is wrong with my return? Is this going to delay my refund? I was really counting on getting it soon. Has anyone else had these exact codes show up on their transcript this year? What happened in your case?

Rajiv Kumar

The transcript shows two important IRS transaction codes occurring on February 17, 2025: Code 570 (Additional account action pending) and Code 971 (Notice issued), both with $0.00 amounts. This is a common combination that typically indicates a temporary processing hold on your tax return. The 570 code means the IRS has placed a hold on your refund while they review specific aspects of your return. The 971 code appearing on the same date indicates they're sending you a notice to explain what they're reviewing and what actions, if any, you need to take. When these codes appear with matching dates and $0.00 amounts, it often suggests a standard review process rather than an adjustment to your tax liability. The majority of these holds are resolved within 2-3 weeks of the posted date. Common reasons for this code combination include: - Identity verification requirements - Income verification - Review of claimed credits - Request for additional documentation Watch your mail for the notice referenced by code 971, as it will provide specific details about what the IRS needs from you, if anything, to complete processing your return.

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Isabella Russo

omg thank you! do you know if I should wait for the notice before calling them?

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Rajiv Kumar

Yeah, definitely wait for the notice. It'll tell you exactly what they need. Calling before you get it is just gonna waste your time tbh

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Aria Washington

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Liam O'Reilly

just tried it and wow youre right! It literally explained everything going on with my account better than the IRS agents I talked to 💯

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Chloe Delgado

I got these same codes last week and my refund just hit my account this morning! hang in there

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Ava Harris

ugh im in the same boat. had these codes since jan 😭 still waiting for something to change

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Jacob Lee

same here bestie the wait is killing meee

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Emily Thompson

Did you claim EIC or child tax credit? That usually triggers these codes

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Isabella Russo

yeah i claimed EIC. that explains it then!

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Sophie Hernandez

The IRS is such a joke fr fr. Why they gotta make everything so complicated 🤡

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Daniela Rossi

fr they living in 1985 while we out here in 2025 smh

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