Don't forget to check that the 1099 or W-2 they received has the correct amounts. Our Au Pair's agency initially issued a 1099 with an incorrect amount that included room and board value. Many agencies make this mistake. The correct taxable amount should only include their stipend (usually around $195-250 per week), not the estimated value of housing, meals, etc. Also, make sure you have their foreign address for the tax forms. You'll need the complete international format address for the 1040NR.

Thank you all so much for these incredibly helpful responses! I had no idea there were so many nuances to Au Pair tax filing. After reading through everything, I think I'm going to start by checking her 1099 to make sure it doesn't incorrectly include room and board value like Ethan mentioned - that could make a huge difference. She's from Sweden, so I'll need to look into the US-Sweden tax treaty provisions. It sounds like using one of the specialized tools like Sprintax or taxr.ai might be the way to go rather than trying to muddle through it manually. The Claimyr option for getting direct IRS guidance also sounds promising if I run into any roadblocks. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences. This community is amazing! I'll update once we get everything sorted out in case it helps other families in similar situations.

I've been tracking IRS deposit patterns for exactly 3 years now, and I've noticed that the 846 date is accurate for 97.2% of direct deposits. The only exceptions I've seen were during holidays or weekends. Since March 14th is a Thursday, you should receive your deposit either on that exact date or potentially 1 day earlier if your bank processes government deposits early (like Chime or Capital One sometimes do). The WMR tool updates exactly 24-72 hours after transcript changes in most cases.

Congratulations on getting your 846 code! That's definitely the confirmation you've been waiting for. I went through this exact same situation about 6 weeks ago - transcript showed 846 with my DDD, but WMR was stuck on "still processing" for almost 4 days after. It's frustrating because you want that final confirmation, but everyone here is right that the transcript is your most reliable source. My refund hit my account exactly on the DDD as promised. Since you're working remotely and planning finances, you can pretty confidently count on that 3/14 date. Just maybe don't schedule any major payments for that exact day in case your bank takes an extra business day to post it.

Based on community tracking of hundreds of PATH returns this season: • Processing date = when IRS plans to finish review (not when you get paid) • Test batch filers typically see longer waits (2-3 extra days) • Missing 846 code means refund not yet scheduled • Weekly updates happen Wednesday night/Thursday morning • Daily updates can happen any day • Most PATH filers with early March processing dates are getting paid next week Check your Account transcript, not just Return transcript. Sometimes 846 appears there first.

I'm dealing with the same processing date of 03/16! Filed on 1/29, accepted same day, and transcript updated last Wednesday with everything except the 846 code. The waiting is brutal when you're counting on this refund. From what I've been reading here and other forums, it sounds like we're in a normal timeline for PATH Act returns. Really hoping to see that DDD this week - fingers crossed for both of us! Have you been checking daily or just waiting for the weekly updates?

Has anyone used TurboTax for handling this situation? I'm trying to figure out if it can properly account for partial city tax based on days worked remotely vs. in office.

I went through this exact situation last year and it was such a headache! My city initially told me I still owed the full tax, but after digging deeper I found out they have a "days worked" calculation method. You'll need to keep detailed records of which days you worked from home vs. in the office. I created a simple spreadsheet tracking this throughout the year. When I filed, I was able to reduce my city tax by about 85% since I only went into the office maybe 2-3 times per month. The key is being proactive about documentation. Don't wait until tax time to start tracking this - start now for next year. Also, check if your city has issued any specific guidance about remote work policies. Many cities updated their rules during 2020-2021 but haven't been great about publicizing the changes. One tip: if you're unsure, it might be worth paying a local tax professional for a consultation. The money you save could easily pay for their fee, especially if you've been overpaying for multiple years.

Same thing happened to me last year! The 846 code is definitely good news - it means the IRS has processed and approved your refund. The disconnect between your transcript and SBTPG is super common and frustrating. From my experience, SBTPG usually takes 2-3 business days after the 846 date to actually receive and process the funds from the IRS. Their website is notoriously slow to update too. I'd give it until Thursday or Friday before getting worried. In the meantime, keep checking your actual bank account directly rather than relying on SBTPG's site - sometimes the money shows up there first. And if you're still anxious, you might want to call your bank to make sure there aren't any holds or issues on your account that could delay the deposit. Hang in there! The 846 code means your money is definitely coming, it's just working its way through the system. The waiting is the worst part but you're almost there! 🤞

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it was so stressful! The 846 code is actually great news - it means the IRS has officially approved and scheduled your refund for disbursement. The frustrating part is that SBTPG's systems are just really slow to update. In my case, it took about 3 business days after my 846 date for SBTPG to acknowledge they had received anything, and then another day for the money to actually hit my bank account. The whole time their website kept saying "account not found" even though everything was processing normally behind the scenes. My advice: stop checking the SBTPG site for now (it'll just stress you out) and instead check your bank account directly each morning. Sometimes the refund appears there before SBTPG even updates their status. Also make sure your bank doesn't have any holds or flags on your account that might delay processing. The 846 code with today's date means your refund is in the pipeline and should arrive within the next few business days. I know it's hard when you're counting on that money for bills, but try to hang tight - it's coming! The system is just slower than we'd like it to be.