I'm in a similar spot but with a 1098-T from 2022. Which tax software is best for filing an amended return like this? Can the free ones handle it?

Just want to emphasize what others have said - you're definitely not too late! I missed claiming my 1098-T for 2021 and successfully amended in 2023. The key thing is to be thorough with your paperwork. Make copies of everything before you mail it, and definitely use certified mail or priority mail with tracking when you send your 1040-X to the IRS. One tip that saved me time: before you start the amendment process, call your school's financial aid office and ask them to verify the amounts on your 1098-T. Sometimes there are corrections or additional qualifying expenses they can clarify that might increase your credit. I discovered I had additional fees that qualified but weren't originally reported on my form. Also, don't stress about filing both your 2023 amendment and your 2024 return in the same season - the IRS processes these completely independently. Just make sure you're using the correct year's forms for each filing!

I legit set an alarm for 3am every Friday to check mine...my wife thinks im insane 🤣

I feel your pain! I was doing the same thing until I learned transcripts don't update daily. Like others said, Friday mornings are when most updates happen, but it's not guaranteed every week. The IRS processes returns in waves, so some people wait weeks between updates. Save yourself the stress and check once a week max - your mental health will thank you! 😅

mine took exactly 13 weeks but got it deposited yesterday! theres hope yall

The whole system is a joke tbh. We shouldn't have to wait this long for OUR money 🤡

Let me drop some knowledge about this situation and what you can do: 1. EIC claims automatically get extra scrutiny due to the PATH Act 2. Your timeline is actually still within normal processing windows 3. Without seeing your transcript codes, it's hard to tell exactly what's happening 4. Best move right now is to get your transcript analyzed properly I highly recommend using taxr.ai - it's been a game changer for understanding these situations. For $1, it'll analyze your transcript and tell you exactly what's going on, potential delays, and when to expect your refund. Way more reliable than playing guessing games. The tool has saved me and many others hours of stress and confusion. Keep in mind that calling the IRS usually won't help at this stage - they'll just tell you to wait. At least with the AI analysis, you'll know exactly what's happening with your specific case.

I'm in a similar situation - filed on January 30th with EIC and still stuck on "Your tax return is still being processed" with no movement past the "Received" stage. It's been really frustrating checking the app every day and seeing the same message. From what I've read, EIC returns do take longer because of the PATH Act requirements, but 3+ weeks does seem like a long time. Have you tried checking your actual tax transcript on the IRS website? Sometimes that shows more detailed information than the app, including any hold codes that might explain the delay. I've been debating whether to call the IRS customer service line, but from what others have said it sounds like they'll just tell us to wait longer. The whole process is really stressful when you're counting on that refund!

Has anyone used TurboTax or H&R Block's withholding calculators? Are they any good for figuring out how to fix withholding problems mid-year? My spouse is having a similar issue with under-withholding.

I went through this exact same nightmare last year! The new W-4 form is so confusing compared to the old one with allowances. Here's what worked for me: I immediately calculated roughly how much I should have been paying in federal taxes for those 3 months (you can use last year's tax return as a guide - just divide your total federal tax by 12 and multiply by 3). Then I filled out a new W-4 with that amount PLUS my normal withholding divided by the remaining pay periods and put it all in Step 4(c) as additional withholding. For example, if you normally should have $200 withheld per paycheck and you missed $600 over 3 months, and you have 9 months left in the year, you'd put $200 + ($600/18 paychecks) = about $233 extra per paycheck in Step 4(c). Don't panic - this is fixable! The key is acting quickly so you have more paychecks to spread the catch-up amount over. Also, make sure you keep all your paystubs to show the IRS you tried to fix it mid-year if there are any issues when you file.