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.