This is a complex area where federal tax law and state property law intersect in tricky ways. Since you're in Arizona, I'd recommend getting familiar with A.R.S. § 25-213 and § 25-214 which govern transmutation of property between separate and community status. The key issue with your wife's pre-marital properties is whether transferring them to a jointly-owned LLC constituted a gift to the marital community. Arizona courts look at several factors: the intent at time of transfer, how the LLC is managed, how profits/losses are shared, and whether community funds were used for improvements or debt service. For basis step-up planning, this distinction is crucial. If those 4 properties are now community property, both spouses' interests get stepped-up basis at the first death. If they remained separate property, only the deceased spouse's portion gets the adjustment. One practical tip: consider having your LLC operating agreement amended to clearly state the separate vs community character of each property's contributed basis, even if you don't change the actual ownership percentages. This creates better documentation for future tax purposes while preserving your options for estate planning strategies. You might also want to explore whether a spousal property agreement could clarify the status of these properties going forward, especially if you're doing broader estate planning.

I'm dealing with a similar situation in Nevada (also community property state) with rental properties in our disregarded LLC. One thing that helped clarify the tax implications was getting a formal property characterization analysis done by a CPA who specializes in community property states. What we learned is that the IRS looks at the "substance over form" - even though the LLC technically owns the properties, for tax purposes they look through to the members' ownership interests and apply community property rules based on state law. The tricky part is that transferring separate property into a jointly-managed LLC creates a presumption of transmutation to community property unless you have clear documentation showing intent to maintain separate character. For your wife's pre-marital properties, the fact that they were transferred without specific language preserving their separate status is significant. Most tax advisors I've spoken with say that absent clear documentation, jointly-owned LLC interests in community property states are treated as community property for federal tax purposes. The good news is that if they are now community property, you get the full step-up in basis on both halves when either spouse dies, which is often more valuable than the separate property treatment anyway. But definitely get professional advice specific to Arizona law since each community property state has some variations in how they handle these situations.

One thing nobody's mentioned - if you drive a LOT for business, sometimes the actual expense method is better than the standard mileage rate. With an S Corp, you can have the company own the vehicle or you can own it and get reimbursed for actual expenses. Has anyone used TurboTax for S Corps? Does it handle this well?

This is exactly why I switched from doing my own S Corp taxes! The mileage deduction issue drove me crazy for years. I was making the same mistake as CPA #1 suggested - putting everything on Schedule C on my personal return. What finally clarified everything for me was understanding that once you elect S Corp status, you become an employee of your own corporation. Employees can't deduct unreimbursed business expenses anymore (thanks to the 2017 tax changes), so the mileage deduction has to come from the business side. The solution that worked for me: I set up a simple accountable plan for my S Corp (literally just a one-page document), track all my business miles in a spreadsheet, and submit monthly expense reports to myself as the business owner. Then I reimburse myself at the standard rate and deduct that reimbursement as a business expense on the S Corp return. My tax software (I use FreeTaxUSA Business) doesn't have a specific mileage field either, so I just enter the total calculated amount under "Other Deductions" with "Mileage Reimbursement" as the description. Been doing it this way for three years now with no issues. The key is having that paper trail - the accountable plan, detailed mileage logs, and expense reports showing you properly requested reimbursement from your S Corp before taking the deduction.

Based on my own experience and what I've observed from tracking multiple amended returns, the IRS definitely processes on weekends but at significantly reduced capacity. I keep a spreadsheet tracking various cases and have found that Saturday updates happen maybe 15-20% of the time, usually just minor status changes or date adjustments. Sunday updates are extremely rare - I've only seen 2 in the past 6 months of tracking. The key thing to understand is that even when weekend processing happens, it's typically administrative updates rather than the major milestones like refund approvals or significant processing advances. Those tend to cluster Tuesday-Thursday like others have mentioned. For amended returns specifically, I've noticed they follow an even more restricted schedule since they require more manual review. Your March filing timeline is actually pretty standard - most amended returns I've tracked take 12-20 weeks regardless of how often you check. My recommendation: Check Monday mornings to catch any weekend activity, but don't stress about daily weekend checks. The system works on its own timeline regardless of our checking frequency!

Thanks everyone for the detailed insights! This thread has been incredibly helpful. I've been checking my transcript daily (including weekends) since filing my amended return in March, but based on all your experiences, it sounds like I'm just adding unnecessary stress to my routine. The data about Saturday updates being only 15-20% administrative changes and Sunday updates being extremely rare really puts things in perspective. I'm going to switch to the Monday morning check approach that several people have recommended here - it seems like the most efficient way to catch any weekend processing without the daily obsessing. The 12-20 week timeline for amended returns is actually reassuring to hear, even though it feels long when you're waiting. At least now I know this is normal processing time and not something specific to my return. I'll focus on checking Monday mornings and try to be more patient with the process. This community has definitely saved me a lot of weekend anxiety!

I went through something very similar with my Robinhood 1099-DIV last year! The discrepancy in my case was about $180, and I was panicking because I'd never dealt with this before. Here's what I learned: First, definitely don't file with numbers you know are wrong. The IRS gets copies of all 1099s electronically, so mismatches will get flagged eventually. Second, contact Robinhood through their tax document support (not regular customer service) - they have a dedicated team during tax season that's much more knowledgeable about these issues. When I contacted them, they found that the error was due to a dividend payment that got processed twice in their system during a corporate action. They issued a corrected 1099 within 8 business days, which was faster than I expected. One tip: when you contact them, have your exact dividend amounts from each month ready, along with the specific stocks/ETFs involved. This helps them track down the error much faster. Also, if you're worried about the filing deadline, remember that an extension gives you until October to file your actual return (though any taxes owed are still due by April 15th). The whole process was way less scary than I thought it would be. These corrections happen all the time, especially with newer brokerages that are still refining their tax reporting systems.

I had a very similar issue with TD Ameritrade last year where my 1099-DIV was off by about $200. After going through all the suggestions here (checking for timing differences, DRIP reinvestments, etc.), I confirmed there was indeed an error. One thing I'd add to the great advice already given - when you contact Robinhood, ask them to email you a case number or reference number for your inquiry. This way if you need to follow up or if the first person you speak with can't help, you won't have to start from scratch explaining the whole situation again. Also, keep detailed records of when you contacted them and what they told you. If for some reason the corrected 1099 doesn't arrive in time and you need to file an extension, having documentation of when you first reported the error can be helpful. In my case, TD Ameritrade found that they had incorrectly classified some dividend payments during a merger/acquisition situation. The corrected form arrived 12 days after I first contacted them, which was cutting it close to the deadline but worked out fine. Don't let the stress get to you - this really is more common than you'd think!

That's really frustrating! If SBTPG has the wrong direct deposit information, you'll need to contact them immediately to get it corrected. Check your tax return copy to make sure the routing and account numbers were entered correctly when you filed. If the error was on their end, they should be able to help resolve it, but if the wrong banking info was provided during filing, you might need to wait for a paper check instead. Have you tried calling their customer service line yet? Also, double-check that your bank account is still active and that you didn't recently change accounts. Sometimes banks close accounts for inactivity which could cause the deposit to bounce back. Keep trying to reach SBTPG - this definitely needs to be sorted out before your DDD passes completely.

I've been through this exact situation with SBTPG twice now, and unfortunately they are very strict about not releasing funds before the DDD. With your DDD of 2/25, you can expect the money to hit your account sometime between 12-4 PM on that day - not a minute earlier. I know the waiting is brutal, especially when you're trying to budget everything out precisely! What helped me was remembering that SBTPG is basically just a middleman - they have to wait until the IRS actually sends them your refund on 2/25, then they process it and forward it to your bank. Unlike some regular banks that might show pending IRS deposits early, SBTPG operates more like a business payment processor. Since you mentioned you're meticulous with tracking (I totally relate!), you can confidently plan your budget spreadsheets around receiving the funds on 2/25 afternoon. The consistency is actually kind of nice once you know what to expect, even if the wait feels endless!