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Carmen Lopez

$6,529 HoH Refund On Hold - 570 Code "Additional Account Action Pending" On Feb 24 After Processing Date

I just checked my transcript and I'm seeing a refund amount of $7,529.00, but there's also a 570 code saying "Additional account action pending." I file as Head of Household with 2 exemptions, and my adjusted gross income was $27,149.00 with taxable income of $5,249.00. Looking at the transcript details, here's what I'm seeing: ACCOUNT BALANCE: -$7,529.00 (minus sign means credit amount) ACCRUED INTEREST: $0.00 AS OF: Feb. 11, 2025 ACCRUED PENALTY: $0.00 AS OF: Feb. 11, 2025 ACCOUNT BALANCE PLUS ACCRUALS (this is not a payoff amount): -$7,529.00 INFORMATION FROM THE RETURN OR AS ADJUSTED: EXEMPTIONS: 02 FILING STATUS: Head of Household ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME: $27,149.00 TAXABLE INCOME: $5,249.00 TAX PER RETURN: $0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME TAXPAYER: $0.00 SE TAXABLE INCOME SPOUSE: $0.00 TOTAL SELF EMPLOYMENT TAX: $0.00 RETURN DUE DATE OR RETURN RECEIVED DATE (WHICHEVER IS LATER): Apr. 15, 2025 PROCESSING DATE: Feb. 17, 2025 TRANSACTIONS: CODE EXPLANATION OF TRANSACTION CYCLE DATE AMOUNT 150 Tax return filed 20250504 02-17-2025 $0.00 30221-421-17394-5 806 W-2 or 1099 withholding 04-16-2025 -$2,160.00 766 Credit to your account 04-16-2025 -$2,700.00 768 Earned income credit 04-16-2025 -$4,669.00 570 Additional account action pending 02-24-2025 $0.00 This Product Contains Sensitive Taxpayer Data Can someone help me understand what this "Additional account action pending" code means and if my refund is actually coming? I was expecting to see a refund date since all my credits add up to the account balance showing as a credit (-$7,529.00). Does the 570 code mean they're reviewing my return or something? I'm especially concerned because my Earned Income Credit is a significant portion of my refund. Is it normal for the 570 code to show up with a date after the processing date? The processing date shows Feb. 17 but the 570 code is dated Feb. 24. Does that mean they processed it and then flagged it a week later? Will this delay my refund by a lot? This is my first time seeing these transaction codes and I'm really trying to figure out what's going on with my refund.

AstroAdventurer

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The transcript shows a pending refund of $6,529.00 composed of three main elements: $1,160.00 in W-2/1099 withholdings (code 806), $1,700.00 in credits (code 766), and $3,669.00 in Earned Income Credit (code 768). Currently, there's a hold on your account indicated by the 570 code dated February 24, 2025. Your filing status as Head of Household with 2 exemptions and an Adjusted Gross Income of $26,149.00 (with taxable income of $4,249.00) puts you in a position to qualify for these credits. The negative account balance of -$6,529.00 represents the amount the IRS owes you, and there are no accrued penalties or interest as of February 10, 2025. The 570 code is significant because it indicates the IRS needs to review something on your return before releasing the refund. This is particularly common with returns claiming Earned Income Credit, as the IRS has specific verification requirements for EIC claims. While this creates a temporary delay, it's a standard review process that typically resolves within 2-3 weeks of the processing date (shown as February 17, 2025). Your return was processed under cycle 20250504, which provides tracking information specific to your return. The lack of self-employment tax and zero tax liability per return ($0.00) aligns with your income level and credits claimed.

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Carmen Lopez

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tysm! do you know if I should call them or just wait it out?

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AstroAdventurer

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Best to wait at least until the week after 2/24. If you dont see movement by then, might be worth calling.

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Jamal Wilson

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in the same boat rn, got the 570 two weeks ago. the waiting game is killing meee 😫

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Mei Lin

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With EIC claims they always do this extra verification stuff. Just part of the process unfortunately

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Liam Fitzgerald

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yep can confirm. happened to me last year took about 3 weeks to clear

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GalacticGuru

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

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Amara Nnamani

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fr fr its like they purposely try to confuse us

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Make sure all your W2 info matches exactly what you filed. Thats usually what they check with these holds.

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I've been through this exact same situation! The 570 code appearing after your processing date (Feb 17) is actually pretty normal - it means they processed your return initially but then flagged it for additional review on Feb 24. With EIC claims like yours ($4,669), they're required to do extra verification to prevent fraud. The good news is your transcript shows everything looks correct - your withholdings, credits, and EIC all add up to that $7,529 refund amount. The timing suggests you should see movement soon since it's been about a week since the 570 code appeared. Most EIC reviews resolve within 2-3 weeks of that date. I'd recommend checking your transcript weekly for updates. Look for either a 571 code (which would release the hold) or an 846 code (which would show your actual refund date). Don't stress too much - this is just their standard verification process, especially for Head of Household filers with significant EIC amounts.

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This is super helpful! I'm new to all this tax stuff and seeing that 570 code really freaked me out. Good to know it's normal for it to show up after processing. Should I be doing anything specific while I wait or just keep checking my transcript weekly like you suggested?

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