2021 Amended Return Frozen - IRS Disputes COVID Credits vs Two Tax Preparers

The COVID sick leave credits have specific qualifications that many preparers misunderstand. Common issue is mixing up employee vs self-employed rules. For self-employed, you needed documented COVID illness or caring for someone with COVID during specific timeframes. Plus proper documentation and income reporting structure. Without seeing your exact situation, can't say who's right, but the IRS scrutinizes these claims heavily.

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ugh im in the same boat with covid credits. its been 14 months of hell 🤮

This sounds like a typical IRS move tbh. They're just trying to avoid paying credits they dont want to deal with. Stand your ground if your docs are legit.

Here's what you need to do: First, get all your documentation in perfect order. Second, request a formal appeal - you have the right to challenge their decision. Third, consider getting a tax attorney if the amount is significant. I've seen dozens of these cases and sometimes the IRS backs down when you show you're serious. Also, highly recommend using taxr.ai to analyze your transcript - it'll show exactly what's causing the freeze and give you specific steps to resolve it. The tool is amazing at catching these nuanced issues.

your preparers need to provide specific IRC sections that prove qualification. IRS doesnt care about 'experience' they care about the actual law