To all those having trouble reaching a human at the IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/wMf29SmRU-I

I totally understand the anxiety! 😅 Chime usually does get deposits early, but sometimes tax refunds can be a bit different than regular payroll deposits. The IRS might be sending it exactly on the scheduled date rather than early. I'd say try not to worry too much - if you have an official date from the IRS, it should definitely come through by then. Keep checking your account tomorrow and it should show up! 🤞

bruh ive been checking my chime acct every 2 seconds like its gonna magically appear 🤡

Same DDD here! 2/28 with Chime and nothing yet either. Last year mine came on Thursday (3 days early) so I'm hoping for tomorrow or Friday. The waiting game is torture but hang in there! 🤞

Anyone else think its crazy we cant update banking info in 2025? Like hello IRS get with the times 🙄

Pro tip: call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and ask them to put a "trace" on your refund if it's been more than 21 days since you filed. They can sometimes expedite the paper check process or give you a better timeline. Also, definitely check that your address is correct in your IRS online account - I've seen people wait months for checks that went to old addresses!

Anyone know which EVs still qualify for the full $7500? I heard some only get partial credits now because of battery component requirements?

This is exactly the kind of strategic tax planning that more people should be doing! I went through this same situation last year when I bought my Model Y. One thing I'd add - make sure you time your EV purchase correctly. The credit only applies in the tax year you take delivery of the vehicle, not when you order it. So if you're planning to buy early in 2025, you might want to wait until you've had a few months of adjusted withholding to make sure your strategy is working. Also, keep detailed records of your withholding adjustments. I created a simple spreadsheet tracking my monthly withholding changes and projected tax liability. This helped me fine-tune the W-4 adjustments mid-year when I realized I was on track to owe slightly more than the credit would cover. The peace of mind from maximizing that $7500 credit is totally worth the extra planning effort!

Has anyone used the Medical Expense Statement tool in TurboTax for this? I'm in a similar situation but confused about how to enter my mom's expenses that I paid versus what she paid herself.

Just wanted to add something that helped me when I was in this exact situation last year with my father's medical expenses. Make sure you're tracking not just the obvious medical costs, but also things like: - Medical equipment you bought for them (blood pressure monitors, diabetic supplies, etc.) - Transportation costs to medical appointments (mileage or actual costs) - Prescription glasses and hearing aids - Any dental work you paid for directly I found about $1,800 in additional deductible expenses I almost missed because I was only thinking about hospital and doctor bills. Also, if you're using a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for any of their expenses, those don't count toward your itemized deduction since they're already tax-advantaged. One more tip - if you're close to the 7.5% AGI threshold, consider timing some medical expenses. For example, if you know your parents will need dental work or new glasses, paying for it in December versus January could make the difference in whether you get any deduction at all.