Tax Code 570 on IRS Transcript

Did you get Tax Code 570 on IRS Transcript?

We have received this question many times. but what is Tax Code 570 on your IRS Transcript? Tax Code 570 is just a hold for processing. This could be because you filed in between acceptance dates or because you filed during a very busy time.

IRS Transcript Code 570 doesn’t mean you are being audited or any other negative reason. You will just have to wait a little longer for your tax return to be processed.

We have a full list of all tax codes from your transcript here. The IRS also released all the information that you would need to read your transcript.

Other Common Tax Codes you will see:

Tax Code 150 acknowledges tax filing.

Tax Code 766 acknowledges that you submitted your return to the IRS.

Tax Code 806 acknowledges your electronic filing.

Tax Code 971 represents a debt or offset to your tax return.

Source: IRS.gov

21.2.4.3.36.1  (10-01-2016)
AM05 Resolution
  1. Research AMS, CFOL, and CIS to determine what caused the freeze, look for outstanding liabilities on the appropriate Master File.
    1. If the credit was held because documentary evidence required for decedent account refund was not received, obtain required documentation before releasing freeze. See IRM 21.2.4.3.40.1, Computer Condition Code (CCC) 3 or U-Coded Returns, and follow procedures to resolve the case.
    2. If the credit posted to the wrong module, transfer to the correct module before releasing freeze.
    3. If the credit resulted from fraudulent or unsubstantiated credit from another module, transfer the entire amount of fraudulent or unsubstantiated credit to the originating module. Input TC 570 to hold the credit.
    4. If the freeze was set because of a Scrambled SSN, refer to IRM 21.2.4.3.40.1, Computer Condition Code (CCC) 3 or U- Coded Returns.