Maybe try reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They sometimes have liaisons who can help with IRS issues.

just dont pay taxes problem solved 🤡

Quick update for anyone following this thread - I wanted to share what ended up working for me! After reading all the suggestions here, I started with the easiest option: asking my dad to check his TurboTax account. Turns out he still had access to my 2022 return that we filed through his account last year. He was able to download and print a copy for me within 5 minutes. For anyone else in a similar situation as a minor trying to get previous tax documents: 1. Check if your parents have digital copies first (easiest!) 2. Contact the tax preparer you used (they keep records for years) 3. Call the IRS transcript line at 800-908-9946 for mail delivery 4. Use services like Claimyr if you need to actually speak with an IRS agent Thanks to everyone who helped out - this community is awesome! Now I can finally finish filing my current year return without any more roadblocks.

Great to see this got resolved! As someone who works in tax preparation, I wanted to add a few more tips for minors dealing with tax document access: If you're filing as a minor, always keep your own copies of important tax documents - even if your parents help you file. Create a simple folder (physical or digital) with your W-2s, 1099s, and the final tax return. This saves so much hassle later. Also, if you're using your parents' tax software account, make sure you know the login details or at least have them save your returns separately. Many parents don't realize their kids might need independent access to these documents later. For future reference, once you turn 18, you can create your own IRS online account for easier transcript access. But until then, the methods mentioned in this thread (checking with parents, calling the IRS, or contacting your tax preparer) are your best options. The IRS really should improve their verification process for minors - it's becoming more common for teenagers to need access to their own tax information for college financial aid, job applications, and other purposes.

I went through almost the exact same situation two years ago with a negligent tax preparer who failed to file my 2019 and 2020 returns. The IRS hit me with over $7,000 in penalties and I was absolutely panicked. Here's what worked for me: I immediately had my new CPA file the missing returns (this stops additional penalties from accumulating). Then we prepared a detailed penalty abatement request using Form 843, including every email, text, and payment record showing I had repeatedly tried to get the original preparer to file on time. The key is documenting your "reasonable cause" - you need to show you made good faith efforts to comply but were prevented by circumstances beyond your control. Your email trail asking for the filings will be crucial evidence. I also filed a complaint with my state's board of accountancy and sent a demand letter to the CPA's professional liability insurance. While the board complaint is still pending, his insurance company actually settled and covered most of the penalties to avoid a lawsuit. Don't give up! The IRS does approve these requests when you have solid documentation. It took about 6 weeks, but they abated about 80% of my penalties. The whole experience was a nightmare, but there definitely are ways to fight this.

I'm so sorry you're going through this - it's absolutely infuriating when a professional you trusted and paid fails you this badly. The good news is that you have a strong case for penalty relief since you clearly made good faith efforts to comply. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is that you should also check your state's statute of limitations for malpractice claims against the accountant. In most states, you have 2-3 years from when you discovered the negligence to file a lawsuit. Given that this involves $5,800 in penalties that weren't your fault, it might be worth consulting with a malpractice attorney for a free consultation. Also, when you file your complaint with the state board of accountancy, ask them for a copy of the accountant's current professional liability insurance information. Most states require CPAs to maintain this coverage, and the board should have those details on file. This could save you time tracking down who to file a claim with. Document everything moving forward too - keep records of all the time you're spending to fix this mess, any lost work due to stress, and obviously all the financial costs. Professional negligence cases often include compensation for the full impact of their failure, not just the direct penalties. You've got this! With your documentation and the advice others have shared here, you should be able to get most if not all of those penalties abated.

This is exactly the kind of confusing contractor situation that makes tax season a nightmare! I've been dealing with similar reimbursement issues for years. What really helped me was getting everything documented properly - not just keeping receipts, but also creating a paper trail showing that these were legitimate business expenses being reimbursed, not additional income. One thing I learned the hard way: make sure you're consistent about how you handle these expenses year over year. The IRS doesn't like it when contractors flip-flop between claiming expenses as deductions versus treating reimbursements as income. Pick a method and stick with it. In your case, since they're already issuing the 1099-NEC with the reimbursements included, you're pretty much locked into reporting it as income and then deducting the expenses. Also, consider having a conversation with your client about setting up a proper accountable plan for next year. If they require you to submit receipts and reimburse exact amounts, those shouldn't be appearing on your 1099 at all. It might save both of you some headaches down the road.

I've been in this exact situation as a contractor and can confirm what others have said - you're essentially stuck reporting the reimbursements as income since they're on your 1099-NEC, but you can deduct the same amounts as business expenses on Schedule C. One thing I'd add is to make sure you're tracking the business purpose for each parking expense. The IRS wants to see that these were legitimate business travel expenses, so I keep a simple log with dates, client visits, and parking costs. It's also worth noting that if you're parking at the airport for business travel, that's generally considered a fully deductible business expense rather than just partial like commuting would be. The frustrating part is that your client should really be handling this differently - reimbursements for documented business expenses shouldn't be showing up on your 1099 at all. But changing their accounting practices mid-year is probably more hassle than it's worth. I'd definitely continue getting reimbursed rather than eating those costs yourself - just make sure you have solid documentation for the deductions.

I'm also in SC and filed on February 22nd - still showing "Processing" with no updates. What's really concerning me is that I claimed the Earned Income Tax Credit on my SC return, and I'm wondering if that's causing additional delays. I've heard that returns with certain credits are being flagged for manual review more frequently this year. Has anyone else with EITC or education credits experienced longer wait times? I'm at day 89 now and getting desperate since I need this refund to cover some unexpected medical bills. The uncertainty is killing me - I'd rather know it'll take 120 days than be told "6-8 weeks" and then wait indefinitely with no real updates.

I'm a tax preparer who works with a lot of SC clients, and unfortunately what you're all experiencing is becoming the norm this year. SC DOR has been incredibly backlogged since they implemented new fraud detection systems in January. From what I've observed with my clients, returns with any refundable credits (EITC, Child Tax Credit, education credits) are taking 12-16 weeks on average. The "6-8 weeks" timeline on their website is outdated and honestly misleading at this point. For those of you approaching the 90+ day mark, I'd strongly recommend the state representative route - I've seen that work for several clients when standard customer service calls hit dead ends. Also, make sure you're documenting all your calls and reference numbers in case you need to escalate further. The interest provision that Carmella mentioned is real, so at least you'll get something extra for the wait, but I know that doesn't help with immediate cash flow needs.