Last year I couldn't get any info about my refund and wasted hours trying to reach the IRS. This year I used claimyr.com to get through to a human at the IRS and got all my questions answered in one call. It was so worth it to finally talk to someone who could tell me exactly what was going on.

This is totally normal! I went through the exact same thing last year with TurboTax and SBTPG. The IRS sends your refund to SBTPG first on your deposit date, then SBTPG takes out the filing fees and forwards what's left to your bank account. Their website is notorious for not updating until the very last minute - sometimes not even until the day before or day of your deposit date. If WMR shows 2/26, you should still get your money on time even if SBTPG hasn't updated yet. I'd only start worrying if 2/26 comes and goes with no deposit. Keep checking SBTPG daily but don't stress too much - their system just lags behind the IRS updates!

PSA: Always keep ur social security card updated folks! learned this the hard way lol

Another thing to check - if you've recently moved, make sure your address matches what the IRS has on file. Sometimes address mismatches can trigger name/SSN verification issues too. You can verify your address with the IRS by calling their automated line at 1-800-829-1040. Also, if you're using tax software, try filing again with your full legal name exactly as it appears on your SS card - character for character, including any punctuation.

For your eBay sales, here's what worked for me: download your Annual Financial Summary from eBay (Account Settings > Payments > Reports > Annual Financial Summary). This gives you a breakdown of all your sales for the year. If you're just selling personal items at a loss like old clothes or collectibles, there's generally no need to report this as income since there's no gain. But if you're buying things specifically to resell them for profit, that's considered business income. For documentation, keep screenshots of your eBay selling history, receipts for original purchases if possible, and records of any expenses related to your sales (shipping costs, eBay fees, packaging materials).

The main form you'll use for your eBay sales depends on the nature of your selling: If you're selling things around your house at a loss = nothing to report If you're regularly buying things to resell = Schedule C (self-employment) If you sold collectibles for more than you paid = Schedule D (capital gains) The confusing part is that even without a 1099-K, you still have to report profits. I learned this the hard way last year.

Thank you all for this incredibly helpful discussion! As someone new to navigating tax deductions for vision impairments, I really appreciate the detailed explanations about IRS requirements and the personal experiences shared here. I wanted to add one more resource that might be helpful - the National Federation of the Blind has a tax guide specifically for people with vision impairments that breaks down the documentation requirements in plain language. They also have sample letters that show exactly what language doctors should use when certifying legal blindness for tax purposes. For anyone dealing with complex vision conditions like albinism, retinal disorders, or progressive conditions, it's worth noting that the IRS does consider functional limitations in real-world conditions, not just clinical measurements under perfect lighting. Make sure your eye doctor understands this distinction when writing your certification letter. The key takeaway I'm getting from this thread is to be thorough with documentation upfront rather than trying to fix issues later during an audit. Getting the right medical letter initially seems much easier than dealing with IRS questions down the road.

Thank you all for this incredibly detailed and helpful discussion! As someone who's been lurking in this community for a while but never posted, I felt compelled to contribute after reading through everyone's experiences. I'm a certified public accountant who specializes in tax issues for people with disabilities, and I want to emphasize how impressed I am with the quality of advice being shared here. The distinction everyone's making between clinical measurements and functional limitations is absolutely crucial - this is something even many tax professionals don't fully understand. For the original poster with the albinism situation, I'd strongly recommend asking your wife's ophthalmologist to document her visual functioning in what the IRS calls "ordinary lighting conditions." The key phrase to request is that the doctor certify she is "legally blind under the definition in section 1.151-1(c) of the Income Tax Regulations." This specific regulatory reference carries more weight than general statements about legal blindness. Also, make sure the letter addresses both static measurements (like visual acuity and field testing) AND dynamic functional limitations (how her vision is affected by changes in lighting throughout a normal day). The IRS increasingly recognizes that some vision conditions create disability that can't be captured by standard eye chart testing alone. One final tip: keep detailed records of any adaptive equipment or accommodations your wife uses. While not required for the tax deduction, this documentation can be valuable if you ever need to demonstrate the severity of her condition to the IRS. The resources mentioned here like taxr.ai and Claimyr are legitimate options, but with proper documentation from the start, most people can successfully claim this deduction without additional services.

Make sure ur looking at 2024 transcript not 2023! I was lookin at wrong year like a dummy for 2 weeks straight lololol

Also check the dates carefully! The 846 code will have the actual deposit date next to it (usually a Friday). Don't confuse it with the processing date - look for the column that says "transaction date" or similar. Mine showed up 2-3 days before it actually hit my bank account.