I believe what's happening is that you might be getting confused between two different types of verification. There's identity verification (to prove you are who you say you are) and there's income/return verification (to confirm the information on your return). These are handled by different departments within the IRS, and it's possible you completed one but are now being asked for the other. I would suggest carefully reading the new notification to determine if it's asking for the same type of verification you already completed, or if it's requesting something different.

I went through this exact same situation last year and it was incredibly frustrating. After verifying in person in January, I got another notice in March asking me to verify again. What I learned is that the IRS has multiple verification "checkpoints" in their system, and sometimes completing one doesn't automatically clear the others. The key is to be persistent but strategic about how you approach it. Here's what worked for me: I called the dedicated Identity Verification line (800-830-5084) early in the morning around 7 AM when call volumes are lower. When I got through, I specifically asked them to check my "identity verification history" for the current tax year and requested they document in my account that I had already completed verification on [specific date]. The representative was able to see my previous verification and manually cleared the duplicate flag. My refund was released within 5 business days after that call. Don't just accept "the system shows you need to verify" - ask them to look deeper into your verification history. Keep all your documentation from your February verification handy when you call, including any confirmation numbers or paperwork you received.

22 Has anyone been audited over vehicle deductions? My friend claimed his entire car payment and got flagged for audit. I'm terrified of making that mistake.

Just went through this myself and wanted to share what I learned. The biggest mistake people make is thinking they can deduct the entire car payment - you absolutely cannot. Here's what actually works: If you choose the actual expense method (vs standard mileage), you can deduct: 1. The INTEREST portion of your loan payments (not the principal) 2. Depreciation of the vehicle over time 3. All other business expenses (gas, insurance, repairs, etc.) For your $450/month payments, you'd need to get an amortization schedule from your lender to see how much is interest vs principal each month. Early in the loan, more goes to interest. The depreciation is where it gets interesting - you might be able to take a Section 179 deduction and write off a large chunk in year one, depending on your vehicle type and business income. Vehicles over 6,000 lbs have higher limits. My advice: track EVERYTHING meticulously. The IRS loves auditing vehicle deductions, so you need bulletproof documentation of business use percentage and all expenses. A good mileage tracking app is essential.

Has your wife joined the National Association of Realtors? When I became a realtor, they had some really helpful tax guides specifically for real estate professionals. Might be worth checking their resources. Also make sure she understands the difference between being a real estate agent selling properties for others vs reporting income from properties you're flipping as a couple. Those are potentially taxed differently (ordinary income vs capital gains) depending on how your business is structured.

Great advice from everyone here! I went through this exact situation when I first got my real estate license. Just to add a few practical tips based on my experience: 1. Create a dedicated folder (physical or digital) for ALL settlement statements - these are your proof of income even without 1099s 2. Set up quarterly estimated tax payments right away since no taxes are being withheld - this saved me from a big penalty at year-end 3. Consider opening a separate business bank account for your real estate activities to keep everything organized One thing I wish I'd known earlier - even though the amounts seem small now ($8,500), the self-employment tax (15.3%) adds up quickly. On top of regular income tax, you'll owe about $1,300 just in SE tax on that amount. Also, since you're flipping properties AND she's earning commissions, make sure you're clear on which income is which. Commission income goes on Schedule C, but income from property flips might be reported differently depending on whether it's considered dealer vs investor activity. The IRS looks at frequency and intent when making this determination. Keep detailed records from day one - it'll save you headaches later as your business grows!

Just to add a different perspective - I'm an LLC owner who moved mid-year last year, and I asked all my clients to update my address for future 1099s. Some did, some didn't, and honestly it made zero difference in filing my taxes. The key thing is that YOU know where you live and where the business operates - that's what determines your tax liability. The addresses on the forms are mostly for the IRS to mail you stuff if needed. Don't stress about getting them changed unless you're not receiving important mail. Focus instead on keeping good records of which income was earned where for your state filing purposes.

This is really helpful to see everyone's experiences! I'm dealing with a similar situation - I have a single-member LLC in Florida (no state income tax) but I've been doing contract work for clients in New York and New Jersey. Some of my 1099-NECs have my Florida business address, others have my home address, and one client even used an old address from when I briefly worked out of a co-working space. Reading through all these responses, it sounds like I shouldn't worry about the address inconsistencies and should focus on documenting where I physically performed the work. Since I mostly work from home in Florida, I'm assuming most of my income is Florida-sourced, but I did travel to NYC a few times for client meetings where I also did some work on-site. Does anyone know if there's a minimum threshold for New York before they start taxing non-resident income? Or should I just plan to file a non-resident return there to be safe?

The IRS is such a joke this year smh. Welcome to the waiting game fam 🤡

I feel your pain! Same thing happened to me last year. A completely blank transcript doesn't necessarily mean something's wrong - it just means your return hasn't hit the initial processing stage yet. The IRS has been swamped this year and processing times are all over the place. I'd give it another 2-3 weeks before really worrying. In the meantime, make sure you have copies of everything you filed just in case. The waiting is the worst part but hang in there!