Letter 570 is good news. It tells you the IRS reviewed your claim for refund and allowed it in full. Its title is "Claim Allowed in Full." It is a closing letter, so the examination of that claim is officially over.
A claim for refund is usually an amended return, such as Form 1040-X or Form 1120-X, or Form 843. When a claim is sent to an examiner, the examiner either allows it without a full examination or examines it. Either way, Letter 570 means you got everything you asked for.
You may also receive Letter 5810 with Form 4549-A, Report of Income Tax Examination Changes. That report shows the reduction in tax or penalties and states that your claim was allowed in full. You don't need to sign it.
If the IRS earlier told you your claim was sent to a local office for review, Letter 570 is the answer to that claim.
What Happens Next
The IRS adjusts your account to match the allowed claim. Any overpayment is refunded with any interest the law allows, unless it is applied to other tax you owe or to another debt that can be taken from a refund.
What to Do
- Keep the letter with your records for that tax year.
- Watch for the refund or an adjustment notice showing how the overpayment was applied.
- If the refund doesn't arrive in a reasonable time, or the amount doesn't match your claim, call the number on the letter.
Do You Need to Respond?
No. Letter 570 closes the examination of your claim. There is nothing to sign or send back.
If you have other open IRS issues and want help, call us at (813) 229-7100.