Definition
Transaction Code 570. Indicates additional account action is pending — the return is on hold for IRS review. Refunds are often delayed until the hold clears.
What it means for your account
Do not treat “processing” as proof of imminent refund. Read what posted before and after TC 570 — exam codes (TC 420), identity verification, or offset to debt (TC 610) change the story.
Related codes
TC-571 · TC-846 · TC-150 · TC-610 ·
Where Brevitax uses it
Brevitax reads these postings from account transcripts and surfaces them as plain-language timeline events and attention items — not as a raw code list. Upload transcripts or have Brevitax request them, then see TC-570 in context on your dashboard.
Common questions
What does TC-570 mean on an IRS transcript?
Transaction Code 570. Indicates additional account action is pending — the return is on hold for IRS review. Refunds are often delayed until the hold clears.
Why does TC-570 matter for tax resolution?
Do not treat “processing” as proof of imminent refund. Read what posted before and after TC 570 — exam codes (TC 420), identity verification, or offset to debt (TC 610) change the story.
Where do I find TC-570 on my account transcript?
Look for transaction code 570 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 570. Indicates additional account action is pending — the return is on hold for IRS review. Refunds are often delayed until the hold clears.