Former barista here! A lot of cafes now offer actual coworking packages where the coffee is included as part of workspace rental. If you're using these places regularly, ask if they have a coworking option - might be tax deductible since you're paying for the workspace, not technically the coffee itself.

I'm a freelance graphic designer and had a similar situation. What I ended up doing was creating a clear distinction between "workspace rental" and personal coffee purchases. I now exclusively work at cafes that offer day passes or coworking memberships rather than just buying individual coffees. My main spot charges $20/day for unlimited wifi, guaranteed seating, and beverages included - this is clearly a business expense for workspace rental. For cafes that don't have formal coworking options, I ask the manager if they can create a receipt that shows "workspace use + beverage" rather than just "coffee." Most are happy to accommodate this since they want regular customers. The key is being able to show the IRS that you're paying for workspace access (deductible) rather than just buying coffee (personal expense). Documentation is everything - keep receipts that clearly show the business purpose of your payment.

Quick question - has anyone used TurboTax to file with an EIDL grant? Is there a specific place where you enter this or do you just not include it as income? Don't want to mess this up!

Great question! As others have mentioned, the EIDL grant portion is generally not taxable at the federal level under Section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. However, I want to emphasize something that's been touched on but is really important - make sure you keep detailed records of exactly how you used those grant funds. Even though the grant isn't taxable income, the IRS still wants to see proper documentation if you're ever audited. I'd recommend creating a simple spreadsheet showing the grant amount, the date received, and specifically what business expenses you paid with those funds (rent, utilities, payroll, etc.). Also, since you mentioned you're between accountants, when you do find a new one, make sure they're familiar with EIDL grant treatment. Some preparers who don't deal with small business clients regularly might not be up to speed on the current rules. Good luck with your filing!

Something similar happened to me and I was going CRAZY trying to figure out what was wrong with my return. Spent hours researching transcript codes and still couldn't understand why it was delayed. I used taxr.ai and it translated all the IRS gibberish instantly! Showed me exactly why my refund was delayed (had a random review code) and when to expect it. Saved me so much stress - definitely recommend checking it out at https://taxr.ai if you're stuck in limbo like I was.

I'm in a really similar situation! Filed with TurboTax on March 10th, accepted March 11th, and still showing "being processed" on WMR. My transcripts are also showing N/A for 2023. This is so frustrating because I really need that refund for some upcoming bills. It's reassuring to see I'm not the only one dealing with this - the IRS processing times seem all over the place this year. Thanks for posting about this, it helps to know others are in the same boat!

The 766/846 code pairs you're seeing are actually quite normal! The 766 code indicates a credit being applied to your account, while the 846 code shows that same amount being refunded to you. When they appear together with matching amounts, it typically means the IRS processed a credit and then immediately issued it as a refund. Given that you mentioned seeing about 8 pairs of these codes with $310 amounts throughout the year, my guess is these are likely Advanced Child Tax Credit payments that were distributed monthly. The IRS issued these payments from July through December in recent years, which would explain the pattern you're seeing. To verify what these actually represent, you can check the dates against any payments you received in your bank account. The 846 codes should correspond to actual deposits you received. If you're still unsure, the transcript should have additional reference information that can help identify the specific type of credit each pair represents.

I had this exact same confusion with my transcript last year! Those paired 766/846 codes threw me off completely because I kept seeing the same amounts repeated throughout different months. What helped me figure it out was looking at the specific dates on each pair and cross-referencing them with my bank statements. In my case, most of the pairs were indeed the Advanced Child Tax Credit payments that were issued monthly, but I also had a couple that were from an amended return processing where the IRS corrected an error and issued an additional refund. The key thing to remember is that the 766 code shows the credit being applied to reduce what you owe, and then the 846 code shows that same amount being sent to you as a refund. If you had no tax liability, credits get refunded directly to you, which is why you see this pattern. One tip: if you're still confused about specific entries, the IRS website has a transcript code lookup tool that can help identify what each transaction represents. But honestly, most of these repeated patterns during 2021-2022 were likely the monthly child tax credit payments unless you had other circumstances like amended returns or adjustments.

For what it's worth, I just went through this process using TurboTax. They had a specific section for online selling/1099-K where I could indicate these were personal items mostly sold at a loss. I didn't have to itemize every single thing, but I did create a simple spreadsheet with: - General categories (electronics, clothing, collectibles) - Approximate original cost for each category - Total sales price for each category This showed clearly that almost everything was sold below original cost. For the few items I made money on, I reported those gains. The whole process was way easier than I expected. H&R Block probably has something similar!

I went through this exact situation last year and ended up speaking with a tax professional at H&R Block about it. Here's what they told me: You absolutely need to address the 1099-K on your return, but you don't need to itemize every single item if you have reasonable documentation showing most were personal items sold at a loss. What worked for me was creating a simple summary with broad categories: - Electronics: ~15 items, original cost ~$800, sold for ~$300 - Clothing/accessories: ~20 items, original cost ~$600, sold for ~$200 - Collectibles: ~10 items, original cost ~$400, sold for ~$150 Then I noted the few items where I actually made a profit and reported those gains separately. The key is showing the IRS that you're not trying to hide income - you're demonstrating that most of your sales were personal property sold at a loss (which isn't taxable income). H&R Block's software has a specific workflow for this under the "Other Income" section where you can reconcile your 1099-K. Don't stress too much about perfect documentation for every $15 t-shirt - reasonable estimates based on what you remember paying are usually sufficient for personal items.