Does tax code 570 show up on your transcript if you filed early and have claimed the eitc and ctc because it cannot be issued until mid February?

[KeshaH · Accepted solution]

The PATH Act is one reason that you might see code 570 on your tax transcript. In general, code 570 means that your refund is on hold and the IRS has to take additional action before processing the return. This could also be an identity verification.

[codybronzynski]

I verified last year and did not have an IP pin set up. This year I set up an IP pin and put it on my tax return when I filed so It shouldn't be that I have to verify? Could it be because I claimed the Eitc and ctc that I am seeing that code 570 until the Path lifts? No code 971 below code 570 either.  The IP pin is supposed to be to protect my identity.

[Vanessa A]

Yes, code 570 means there is a generic code for delay in processing.  If you are claiming the EITC and CTC, then you should see the code gone once PATH lifts. 

[gfuentesboria]

But what if there is code 971 after 570? I filed way early this year and out of nowhere i get codes 570 and 971. Any thoughts? 

[JohnB5677]

Code 971 indicates that a notice has been issued.

• You can expect to receive a notice with details on the situation that is holding up your refund.
• Code 971 is frequently seen with Code 570.
• This indicates that the IRS has put a temporary hold on processing your refund while it looks into an outstanding issue.

[Chynarivers]

I have already verified my identity with the 15 digit number they sent me in the mail but my transcript still shows the 570 code and my refund status still says accepted.. can anyone help me ? 

[CatinaT1]

You will need to contact the IRS for information. It might be easiest to set up an account with them.

IRS Individual Online Account  

• Taxpayers with a Social Security number or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can create or access their IRS Individual Online Account to get information they need to file their return.
• With an IRS Individual Online Account, people can:
• View balance owed, payment history and schedule payments.
• Cancel scheduled payments.
• Get transcripts.
• View or create payment plans.
• See digital copies of some IRS notices.
• View key data from their most recently filed tax return, including adjusted gross income.
• Validate bank accounts and save multiple accounts, eliminating the need to re-enter bank account information every time they make a payment.
• View, approve and electronically sign power of attorney and tax information authorizations from their tax professional.