This is probably a dumb question but does anyone know how long it typically takes for a mailed return to show up in the "Where's My Refund" tool? I mailed mine 3 weeks ago and it still says "Return Not Received" when I check.

Just wanted to add one more important point about the postmark rule - make sure you're using regular USPS mail or an approved private delivery service like FedEx or UPS. I learned the hard way that some local courier services don't count for the postmark rule because they're not IRS-approved delivery services. Also, if you're mailing multiple forms (like your return plus an extension), make sure they're all postmarked by the deadline. I once sent my extension on time but forgot to include a required payment voucher, and had to send that separately. Even though my extension was valid, I still got hit with penalties because the payment was late. One last tip: if you're really stressed about timing, you can actually hand-deliver your return to certain IRS offices, but they have very limited hours and locations for this. Most Taxpayer Assistance Centers stopped accepting returns during COVID and haven't resumed that service. But it's worth checking if you have one nearby and you're cutting it really close!

I went through this exact same confusion with my amended return last year! The "As of date" is basically the IRS's way of timestamping when they last touched your account - think of it like a "last updated" field you'd see on any computer system. Your original filing date of January 27th is still locked in their system and won't change. What you're seeing with the different "As of date" is just their processing cycles updating as your amended return moves through their workflow. Since you filed your amendment on March 12th, that triggered new activity on your account. Here's what I learned from my experience: the date will keep updating throughout the 16-20 week processing period. Sometimes it moves forward just a week or two (normal system cycles), other times it might jump ahead by months when they're actively reviewing your case. When I was waiting for my amended refund, I noticed the date started updating more frequently about 2-3 weeks before I actually received my refund - seemed like that was when it hit the final review stage. Don't stress about the date changes - they're actually a good sign that your return is progressing through their system rather than just sitting idle somewhere!

I'm going through almost the exact same timeline as you! Filed originally in late January, got a review letter in February, and submitted my amended return in March. The "As of date" confusion had me completely stumped too. From what I've learned lurking in tax forums and talking to others who've been through this, the "As of date" is basically just a system timestamp showing when the IRS computers last did anything with your account. It has nothing to do with your actual filing date - that January 27th date is permanently recorded in their system. When you filed your amendment in March, that created new activity on your account, which is why you're seeing the date change. Think of it like when you update a document on your computer and it shows a "last modified" date - same concept. The good news is that seeing updates to this date generally means your amendment is moving through their processing pipeline rather than just sitting in a pile somewhere. I've noticed mine updates every few weeks, sometimes jumping forward by a month or more when they're actively working on it. Hang in there - the 16-20 week wait is brutal, but at least we know our amendments are in the system and progressing!

Great thread with lots of helpful information! I just completed my Form 706NA payment process last week and wanted to share a few additional tips that might help others: 1. Double-check your bank account information before submitting - I made a typo in my routing number initially and had to start over. The IRS system caught it during verification, but it delayed my payment by several days. 2. If you're making a large payment (like the $34,500 mentioned in the original post), some banks have daily ACH limits that might prevent the transaction from going through. I had to call my bank to temporarily increase my limit for the estate tax payment. 3. Keep multiple copies of your confirmation page and save it as a PDF. I printed three copies and emailed the PDF to myself as backup. The confirmation number is crucial if you ever need to trace the payment. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected once I figured out the right options to select. The key is just being very careful about the tax year selection (as Vanessa mentioned) and making sure all your information is exactly correct before hitting submit.

I went through this exact process about 6 months ago and can confirm that the Direct Pay method works well for Form 706NA. One thing that really helped me was calling the IRS taxpayer assistance line beforehand to confirm I was selecting the right options - they verified that using "Form 706" in the system covers both regular 706 and 706NA filings. A few additional tips from my experience: - Make sure you have the estate's EIN ready before starting the payment process - The system will ask for the "primary taxpayer" - use the decedent's name exactly as it appears on the 706NA form - If you're making the payment close to the due date, consider doing it in the morning rather than late at night to avoid any potential system maintenance windows The confirmation email came through within about 10 minutes, and I was able to track the payment status through my bank. The whole process took less than 15 minutes once I had all the information ready. Don't stress too much about it - the IRS payment system is actually pretty straightforward once you know which buttons to click!

I went through this exact transfer last year and want to share what I learned the hard way. The key insight is that even though you own both entities, the IRS treats the S-Corp and LLC as separate for this transaction. My CPA initially told me it would definitely be taxable, but after doing more research, we discovered that the specific facts matter enormously. In my case, the property had mortgage debt that was close to my adjusted basis in the S-Corp stock, which actually helped minimize the taxable gain. Here's what I wish I had known upfront: get a formal appraisal done before the transfer, document everything with proper corporate resolutions, and consider whether you can structure this as part of a larger reorganization rather than a simple distribution. Also, if your S-Corp has been taking depreciation on the property, you'll face depreciation recapture as ordinary income regardless of how you structure the transfer - there's no getting around that part. One more thing - check if your state has any transfer tax exemptions for reorganizations between related entities. In my state, I was able to avoid the transfer tax by filing the right paperwork, but the window for claiming the exemption was narrow. The bottom line is this is definitely doable without massive tax hits, but the details of how you structure and document it matter a lot. Don't try to wing it based on general advice.

I've been following this thread closely since I'm dealing with a very similar situation - transferring commercial real estate from my S-Corp to a single-member LLC. After reading through all these experiences, I decided to take a multi-pronged approach to make sure I get this right. First, I'm getting the property professionally appraised to establish clear FMV documentation. Second, I'm consulting with a tax attorney who specializes in business entity restructuring (not just a regular CPA) to explore whether any of the reorganization provisions mentioned here might apply to my specific situation. What's become clear from this discussion is that there's no one-size-fits-all answer - it really depends on your specific facts like the property's basis, any debt on the property, depreciation taken, your overall tax situation for the year, and state law implications. I'm also planning to model out the tax consequences of different timing scenarios. If I'm going to face some unavoidable taxes anyway (like depreciation recapture), I want to make sure I'm doing it in a year when I can best manage the overall tax impact. One question for those who've been through this: how far in advance did you start planning the transfer? I'm wondering if there are any year-end planning opportunities I should be considering now for a transfer next year.

Just want to add that I had a similar massive refund one year ($18k when I normally got $1-2k) and I filed it without questioning because, hey, free money right? BIG MISTAKE. Two years later I got hit with an audit, had to pay back the entire amount PLUS penalties and interest. Ended up owing over $23k and it destroyed my finances for years. Don't mess with the IRS. If something seems fishy, it probably is.

This is exactly why I always tell people to be extremely cautious with new tax preparers, especially when they promise unusually large refunds. What you're describing sounds like classic "ghost preparation" tactics where preparers manufacture deductions and credits to inflate refunds. The -$35,000 "additional income" combined with $30,000 in credits is a huge red flag. These numbers suggest your preparer may be claiming fake business losses or inappropriate refundable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit that you don't actually qualify for. My advice: DO NOT file this return. Get copies of everything your preparer did and take it to a reputable CPA or enrolled agent for a second opinion. Ask them to explain every single line item that's different from your previous returns. Also document everything about your interactions with this preparer - you may need it if you decide to report them to the IRS. The fact that she's giving you conflicting refund amounts ($25k vs $35k) is another major warning sign. Better to get a legitimate smaller refund than deal with years of IRS problems, penalties, and having to pay back fraudulent refunds with interest.