The IRS systems r so broken its actually hilarious. Why cant they just let us add forms after submission like normal people 🤮

This happened to me two years ago! The rejection came back in about 36 hours, and then I had to wait another 3 weeks for processing after resubmitting with the correct forms. Definitely frustrating, but at least you caught it early. Make sure your preparer double-checks everything before resubmitting - you don't want to go through this twice!

Same exact thing happened to me last week! The $0.00 balance change is definitely a good indicator that your return is done processing. I had the same "Refund Status Now Available" notification and those random payment options showing up even though I was getting a refund. My timeline was: $0.00 balance appeared on Thursday, got my DDD on the following Monday, and money hit my account that Friday. So you're probably looking at getting your deposit date within the next few days! The waiting is brutal but you're in the home stretch 💪 Keep checking those transcripts daily around 3-6am EST, that's when they usually update with the DDD. Good luck!

Hey there! I went through the exact same thing about 3 weeks ago - that $0.00 balance appearing is actually a really positive sign that your return has finished processing! When I saw that change from "no info available" to the zero balance, I got my DDD exactly 6 days later. The "Refund Status Now Available" notification is definitely worth clicking on, even if it just redirects you to WMR. Sometimes it updates with more specific info about your refund amount or processing status. Those payment options showing up are totally normal - the IRS portal displays them for everyone regardless of whether you owe money or are getting a refund. Based on your timeline and what you're seeing, I'd expect your DDD to show up on your transcript sometime between now and early next week. Keep checking those transcripts daily around 3-5am EST - that's when they typically update with the 846 refund code and deposit date. You're definitely in the final stretch now! 🎯

I had this exact same issue with TurboTax last year! Box F instead of Box E on my 8949 for long-term capital gains. I was stressed about it for weeks, but ultimately decided not to amend since all my dollar amounts were correct. From what I've learned through my research and talking to other people who've dealt with this, the IRS computer matching system is primarily looking at whether you reported all your proceeds from sales. The box selection is more of an administrative detail for form organization rather than something that affects your actual tax calculation. One thing that helped me feel better about my decision was realizing that filing an amendment can sometimes draw more attention to your return than the original minor error would have. Since your gains/losses are calculated correctly and match what was reported on your 1099-B, I'd personally leave it alone. Two years later, I've never heard anything from the IRS about that box error.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! TurboTax automatically selected box F for my long-term transactions when it should have been box E since the transactions were reported on my 1099-B but the cost basis wasn't sent to the IRS. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful - it sounds like the consensus is that as long as all the dollar amounts are correct (proceeds, cost basis, gains/losses), the box selection error isn't worth amending for. The IRS matching system focuses on the actual numbers rather than which organizational box was checked. I think I'm going to follow the advice here and leave it as is. The thought of going through the amendment process and potentially drawing more scrutiny to my return over what seems to be a common software error doesn't seem worth it. Plus hearing from people like Chloe who went through this exact situation two years ago with no issues is very reassuring. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and knowledge - this community is so helpful for navigating these stressful tax situations!

FYI - If you drive primarily for 1099 work, you might want to keep a dedicated credit card JUST for vehicle expenses. That's what I do for my DoorDash work - everything car-related goes on one card, which makes it super easy to calculate percentages for business use vs personal use at tax time.

Just want to add another perspective here - I'm a tax preparer and see this situation constantly with gig workers. The good news is you're not completely out of luck, but you do need to be strategic about how you approach this. First, DON'T just estimate or guess at your mileage without any supporting documentation. That's asking for trouble if you get audited. The IRS expects "adequate records" which means some form of contemporaneous tracking OR a reasonable reconstruction method with supporting evidence. Your delivery apps are your best friend here. Most platforms (DoorDash, UberEats, etc.) keep detailed trip histories that include pickup/dropoff locations and timestamps. Download all of this data ASAP - some platforms only keep it for a limited time. You can use mapping tools to calculate the actual mileage between locations and build a defensible log. For your $4,300 in gas receipts - these could still be valuable if you choose the actual expense method, but you'll need to determine your business use percentage. Without proper records, this becomes much harder to defend. Consider consulting with a tax professional before filing. The potential deduction savings (likely several thousand dollars) usually justify the cost of getting expert guidance on your specific situation.

Has anyone used the low-income taxpayer certification to get the $31 fee? I think if your income is below 250% of the federal poverty guidelines, you qualify for the reduced fee. You just have to check a box on the form.

I went through this exact situation two years ago! You definitely don't need to pay those ridiculous fees that H&R Block is charging. Here's what I learned: 1. File your tax return by the deadline - this is separate from setting up payments 2. Since you already have an installment agreement, you'll likely qualify for a "revision" rather than a new agreement, which has lower fees 3. You can submit Form 9465 yourself directly to the IRS - the $31 fee applies if you set up direct debit payments and meet certain income requirements The key thing is that your existing agreement won't automatically default just because you owe for a new tax year. The IRS will work with you to modify the terms. I called them directly (yes, it took forever to get through) and they were actually quite helpful in explaining my options. Don't let the tax prep companies scare you into paying those inflated fees - you have time to figure this out after filing your return!