I'm experiencing the exact same thing! Filed through TurboTax about 6 hours ago and keep refreshing the IRS2Go app hoping to see it move from "Return Received" status. It's so nerve-wracking when you're expecting a decent refund! From what I've read in the comments here, it sounds like the timing really varies based on when you submit and whether you hit their batch processing windows right. Some people get lucky with the timing and see acceptance within minutes, while others wait the full 48 hours even with identical situations. The batch processing explanation makes so much sense - explains why there's such a wide range in acceptance times. I'm going to try to follow the advice here and limit myself to checking once per day instead of every hour. Easier said than done though when you're planning around that refund money! Hopefully we both see movement soon. Keep us posted on how long yours takes!

Just want to echo what others have said about the batch processing - it really does make a huge difference in timing! I filed my return last Tuesday around 2 PM and it sat in "Return Received" status until Thursday morning at 6 AM, so about 40 hours total. I was starting to panic that something was wrong, but it turns out I just missed their processing window. One thing I learned from calling the IRS (after using Claimyr - which actually worked great) is that they do most of their e-file acceptance processing overnight between 12 AM and 6 AM EST. So if you file during regular business hours, you're likely looking at waiting until the next overnight cycle. For your $2,300 refund, once it gets accepted you should see it pretty quickly. Mine was $1,850 and hit my account exactly 8 days after acceptance. The key is just getting through that initial acceptance hurdle - everything moves much faster after that point. Try not to stress too much about the 3-hour wait time. Based on when you filed and the batch processing schedule, you'll probably see acceptance sometime tonight or tomorrow morning!

Great question about sole proprietorship dissolution! I went through this exact situation last year when I closed my home-based bookkeeping business. One thing that really helped me was keeping detailed records of the original purchase dates and costs of all my business assets. Since you mentioned $15,000 worth of equipment over 3 years, make sure you have documentation showing when each item was placed in service and what depreciation method you used. For your specific situation with the woodworking tools, if you've been depreciating them using MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System), most of your equipment likely falls under the 7-year recovery period. This means items purchased in your first year might be getting close to full depreciation, while newer purchases could trigger recapture if converted to personal use. The delivery van is particularly important to handle correctly since it's listed property. You'll want to calculate what percentage was used for business versus personal use in your final year of operation. If you've been claiming 100% business use but plan to use it for family trips, that conversion needs to be reported properly. I'd recommend creating a spreadsheet listing each asset, its original cost, accumulated depreciation, and current fair market value before making any final decisions. This will help you see which items are already fully depreciated (no tax consequences) versus which ones might create tax liability.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the impact on your self-employment tax obligations when closing a sole proprietorship. Since you've been filing Schedule C, you've likely been paying self-employment tax on your net business income throughout the years. When you close the business, make sure you understand how this affects your Social Security credits. The self-employment tax you paid on your woodworking business income counts toward your Social Security work history, so you'll want to ensure your final year is properly reported. Also, if you have any outstanding quarterly estimated tax payments scheduled for this year, you'll need to adjust those with the IRS since your self-employment income will drop to zero. You can use Form 2210 to request a waiver of any underpayment penalties if your income changes significantly due to the business closure. Don't forget to keep all your business records for at least 3 years after filing your final Schedule C (or 7 years if you claimed any losses). This includes receipts for all those tools you'll be converting to personal use, in case the IRS has questions about the depreciation calculations later.

This is a tricky situation that many married couples face! Based on what you've described, since only your husband's name is on the mortgage and you file separately, he would typically be the one entitled to claim the mortgage interest deduction - even though you're making the payments. The IRS generally follows the rule that the person legally obligated to pay the debt (whose name is on the mortgage) gets to claim the deduction. When you pay from your separate account, they view it as you making payments on your husband's behalf. However, there are a few things to consider: 1. If you're both on the deed/title to the property, that could potentially change things 2. Some tax professionals argue there's room for interpretation when spouses have clear payment arrangements Given the $14,500 amount involved, I'd strongly recommend consulting with a tax professional or CPA who can review your specific documents and filing situation. The cost of professional advice would likely be worth it to avoid potential IRS issues down the road, especially since this affects multiple tax years. You might also want to consider whether filing jointly would be more beneficial overall, which would eliminate this particular issue entirely.

The fact that you're both on the title/deed is actually significant! This creates what's called "beneficial ownership" of the property, which can potentially allow both spouses to claim their proportionate share of mortgage interest even when filing separately - as long as you can demonstrate you actually paid your portion. Since you're making all the mortgage payments from your account, you could potentially argue that you're entitled to claim the full deduction despite your husband being the only one on the loan. However, this is definitely one of those gray areas where the IRS guidance isn't crystal clear, and different tax professionals might interpret it differently. For the joint filing consideration, you're right to think about the student loan impact. Income-driven repayment plans can sometimes result in $0 payments when filing separately, so you'd want to calculate whether the tax savings from joint filing (including the mortgage interest deduction) would exceed any increase in his loan payments. There are online calculators that can help you model both scenarios. Given the complexity and the significant dollar amount involved, I'd really recommend getting a consultation with a tax professional who has experience with these specific situations. They can review your deed, mortgage documents, and payment records to give you a definitive answer for your circumstances.

Something no one mentioned - if this is your first year as a sole proprietor, you technically qualify for a safe harbor based on last year's taxes. If you had zero tax liability last year, you may not need to make estimated payments your first year.

As a fellow sole proprietor who went through this same confusion, here's what I wish someone had told me clearly: You need to make quarterly PAYMENTS (not file returns) if you expect to owe $1,000 or more in taxes. The deadlines are April 15, June 15, September 15, and January 15. Your 20% savings rate might not be enough - I learned the hard way that you need to account for both regular income tax AND self-employment tax (15.3%). I typically set aside 25-30% to be safe. The easiest way to start is to use Form 1040-ES to calculate your first quarter payment, then you can just make payments online through IRS Direct Pay without mailing forms each time. Keep detailed records of all business income and expenses - you'll need them for your annual Schedule C filing. Don't stress too much about getting it perfect the first year. The IRS understands learning curves, and as long as you're making good faith efforts to pay what you owe, any small penalties are manageable. The key is to start now rather than wait!

I just discovered this thread after seeing the exact same message on my account this morning and having a complete meltdown thinking I was about to lose everything! Reading through everyone's experiences has been such a huge relief - it's amazing how we all had the identical panic reaction to what is apparently protective language. What really gets me is how the IRS has somehow managed to make "we're helping you" sound like "we're coming for you." The phrase "blocked from automated levy program" immediately conjures images of asset seizures and bank account freezes, when it actually means the opposite - they've turned OFF those scary automated systems while working on your case. In my situation, I had requested an installment agreement modification about 2 months ago after some unexpected medical expenses threw off my payment schedule. I've been checking my account obsessively wondering if it was approved, and seeing this message made me think they had rejected it and were preparing collection actions. Now I realize it's actually confirmation that they're actively reviewing my request while protecting me from any automated enforcement. This community wisdom is honestly better than spending hours on hold with the IRS or trying to decode their cryptic official publications. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories - you've turned what started as my worst Monday morning in months into actually understanding that this system is working FOR me, not against me. The IRS really needs to hire whoever writes instruction manuals for IKEA furniture - at least those are confusing but not actively terrifying! 😅

This entire thread has been incredibly eye-opening! I literally just saw this exact message pop up on my account about 30 minutes ago and immediately started spiraling into worst-case scenario thinking. After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm amazed at how consistently this "threatening" language actually represents the IRS protecting taxpayers during active review processes. What strikes me most is how this demonstrates a massive communication failure on the IRS's part. Every single person here had the same terrified reaction to what should be reassuring news. It's like they deliberately chose the most panic-inducing way possible to say "don't worry, we've paused collections while we work on your case." In my situation, I submitted a Form 843 refund claim about 7 weeks ago for some overpaid penalties, and I've been wondering why I hadn't heard anything back. Seeing this "block" message this morning made me think they had somehow turned it into a collection action instead! But based on all the experiences shared here, it sounds like this is actually confirmation that they're actively processing my claim while ensuring no automated systems interfere with the review. This community knowledge sharing is genuinely more valuable than anything I could find through official IRS channels. The collective wisdom here should honestly be turned into a FAQ resource. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their stories - you've transformed what started as a panic attack into actually understanding how this system works in our favor!