Same boat here! Filed my KS return 2 weeks ago and got approved last Monday. Still waiting on the deposit though. From what I've seen, Kansas is definitely slower than federal this year. Hopefully we both see our refunds hit soon! 🤞

I'm on day 16 (business days, not counting weekends) and still nothing from KS.

Slightly off topic but make sure you're checking if your nephew should be filing at all. The standard deduction for single filers is $12,950 for 2022, so with only $6,400 in income, he's under the requirement to file if it's only W-2 wages. But he should STILL file to get his withholding back!

Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who works at a tax preparation office. We handle minor tax returns regularly and the process is exactly as described - parent or legal guardian signs with "Parent of [child's name]" or "Guardian of [child's name]" for e-filing. One thing I always remind parents: make sure to keep a copy of the return and any supporting documents. Even though your nephew is a minor, this is still HIS tax return and he'll need these records if he ever gets audited or needs to reference his filing history for things like financial aid applications when he goes to college. Also, since this is his first job, it's a great opportunity to teach him about taxes! Have him sit with you while you prepare it so he understands the process. Many of our clients wish they'd learned this stuff earlier.

tbh the whole system is broken. why do we have to decode these stupid numbers like were solving a puzzle or sumthing

I had the same thing happen last year - 810 freeze with no return transcript showing. In my case, it was because they were verifying my W-2 information with my employer. The freeze lasted about 6 weeks, but once it cleared (got the 811 code), my refund processed within a week. Try not to stress too much, these identity/income verification freezes are pretty routine nowadays. Just keep checking your transcripts weekly and watch for any letters in the mail.

Learned this the hard way - had a 570 code last year and ignored it thinking it would resolve itself. Turns out I had a missing Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit) and the IRS was waiting for me to submit it. Lost 2 months of waiting before figuring it out! 🤦‍♂️ Check your health insurance documentation if you had Marketplace coverage.

I'm in the exact same boat - PATH with EIC and CTC, got the 570 code about 10 days ago. Based on what everyone's sharing here, it sounds like this is pretty normal for our situation. I'm trying not to stress about it since most people seem to get through this within a few weeks. Thanks for asking this question because I was wondering the same thing! It's reassuring to know I'm not the only one dealing with this delay.

I used Pay1040 for the first time this year for a $3,200 payment and had a great experience overall. The confirmation email came through within about 10 minutes, and the payment showed up on my IRS account transcript after 2 business days. One tip I'd share - take a screenshot of the confirmation page immediately after submitting your payment, not just relying on the email. I also made sure to double-check all my information before hitting submit since I'd heard horror stories about typos causing delays. The 1.87% fee was definitely worth it for the credit card points I earned, plus having the payment processed immediately gave me peace of mind about meeting the deadline. Just make sure you have enough credit limit available - they do put a temporary hold for the full amount plus fee while processing.

I've been using Pay1040 for about two years now and it's been reliable every time. The key things I've learned: always double-check your SSN and tax year before submitting, save both the confirmation email AND take a screenshot of the confirmation page, and don't panic if it takes 2-3 business days to show up in your IRS account. One thing that really helped ease my anxiety was setting up my IRS online account ahead of time so I could monitor when the payment posted. The first time I used a credit card processor I was nervous about the large amount too, but now it's my preferred method since I earn rewards and don't have to worry about timing bank transfers. For a $6,700 payment, you're probably earning decent rewards that offset most or all of that processing fee. Just keep all your documentation and you should be fine!