Has anyone here actually successfully dissolved an LLC without hiring a lawyer? I'm trying to figure out if I can handle this myself or if I should just pay someone to take care of it. My LLC (also did nothing) is registered in Florida if that helps.

Great advice from everyone here! Just wanted to add that if you're feeling overwhelmed by all the different requirements (federal, state, dissolution procedures), don't forget that the IRS also has some helpful resources on their website. Publication 3402 specifically covers tax issues for LLCs, including inactive ones. Also, make sure to keep good records of everything you do to close the LLC - the dissolution paperwork, any final tax filings, correspondence with state agencies, etc. This documentation will be valuable if any questions come up later. I learned this the hard way when I had to reconstruct paperwork for an old business years later. One last tip: if you formed the LLC late in the year and it truly had zero activity, some tax preparers recommend including a statement with your return explaining the situation (like "LLC formed in December 2023, no business activity conducted"). It's not required but can help prevent any confusion if the IRS has questions.

I'm dealing with the exact same issue! Filed through TurboTax in early February and my transcript still shows "Return Not Present" even though I have all the confirmation emails. It's been driving me crazy because I really need that refund money. I've been reading through all these comments about taxr.ai and honestly thinking about trying it since calling the IRS has been impossible. Has anyone here actually gotten their "not filed" status resolved? Like did it eventually just show up processed or did you have to do something specific? Really hoping this gets sorted out soon because I'm starting to panic that something went wrong with my filing 😰

Same exact situation here! Filed through TurboTax on February 8th and my transcript is showing "Return Not Present" too. I've been checking daily and it's so frustrating because I got all the confirmation emails from TurboTax saying it was successfully transmitted. I actually just tried that taxr.ai tool that everyone's been mentioning and it was super helpful - it analyzed my transcript and explained that the "not filed" status often shows up when returns are stuck in a verification queue or there's a processing backlog. It gave me a timeline of when I can expect updates and what to watch for. Definitely worth the $1 just for peace of mind! The IRS phone lines are basically useless right now so having something that can actually interpret what's going on with your specific situation is a game changer. Hang in there - sounds like a lot of us are dealing with this right now! 💪

I went through this exact same situation last year and it was incredibly stressful! The "verification of non-file" status had me convinced my return was lost in cyberspace somewhere. Here's what I learned: even though TurboTax shows "accepted," your return can still get stuck in various processing queues at the IRS. Mine was held up for almost 8 weeks because of what they called a "systemic review" - basically their computers flagged something routine that required a human to look at it. The most frustrating part is that there's really no way to know WHY it's delayed without actually talking to someone. I tried calling the automated refund hotline dozens of times and it just kept saying "your return is being processed." What finally worked for me was being persistent about checking both my Account transcript AND my Wage & Income transcript every few days. When my return finally started processing, it showed up on the Account transcript first, then the refund was issued about a week later. Don't panic yet - February 12th to mid-March isn't actually that unusual for processing delays this year. The IRS is still dealing with backlogs from previous years. But if it goes much longer, definitely pursue getting an actual human on the phone to find out what's happening.

I'm dealing with this exact same issue right now and it's so frustrating! Filed in early February through FreeTaxUSA, got the "accepted" confirmation, but my transcript still shows verification of non-file as of last week. Reading through all these responses is actually really reassuring - sounds like this is way more common than I thought. I had no idea that even tiny discrepancies in forms could trigger these delays. I'm definitely going to check my Wage and Income transcript tomorrow to see if there's a mismatch somewhere. The part about state returns potentially affecting federal processing is news to me too. I filed both at the same time, so now I'm wondering if there's an issue on the state side that's holding everything up. Has anyone here had success with just waiting it out versus actively trying to contact the IRS? I'm torn between being patient (since it sounds like these delays are pretty normal) and being proactive about figuring out what's wrong. My refund isn't as large as yours but I really need it for some medical bills that are coming due soon.

Just want to add one point of clarification that I haven't seen mentioned yet. The "a" columns on the 1040 serve different purposes for different types of income: - For line 2a (tax-exempt interest): This is NEVER included in your income calculation. - For line 3a (qualified dividends): This IS included in your income (as part of 3b), but is shown separately because it gets preferential tax rates. - For lines 4a-6a (retirement distributions): Only the taxable portions in the "b" columns are included in your income. For your pension rollover with code G, you're doing it right. The IRS requires reporting of rollovers even though they're not taxable events. That's why 5a shows the amount but 5b is zero.

This is a really helpful discussion! I'm dealing with a similar situation and want to make sure I understand the key takeaway: the "a" columns on lines 4-6 are basically "for information only" when it comes to calculating your actual taxable income, right? So if I have: - Line 4a (IRA): $15,000 - Line 4b (IRA): $3,000 - Line 5a (Pensions): $25,000 - Line 5b (Pensions): $0 Only the $3,000 from line 4b actually gets added to my total income, and the pension amount doesn't contribute anything to my AGI since 5b is zero? The IRS just wants to see the gross amounts that were distributed even if they weren't taxable events? I'm asking because I want to double-check my understanding before I file - I've been second-guessing myself on whether those "a" column amounts somehow get counted twice in the income calculation.

bruh the IRS is slower than my grandma using a smartphone fr fr 🐌

Don't panic! February 3rd was only 6 days ago, so you're still well within the normal timeframe. The IRS typically processes e-filed returns within 21 days, and transcripts usually update on Friday mornings. Since you filed on a Monday, your return is probably still in the queue for processing. I'd give it until at least February 21st before getting concerned. The transcript lag is totally normal - sometimes the "Where's My Refund" tool updates before transcripts do anyway.