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Elijah Brown
anyone else getting error message when they try to check status? its been down for me all day smh
try clearing ur cache, worked for me
Mei Liu
Filed mine on 1/28 and just checked this morning - still showing "return received" status. Getting a bit anxious too since I have some bills due soon. Hoping to see movement by next week based on what others are saying about the timeline!
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Luca Greco
Same situation here in NJ - filed in early February and still stuck on "not processed." I've been checking the Where's My Refund tool daily and it hasn't budged. Really hoping this gets resolved soon since I'm counting on that money for some bills. Thanks for posting this, at least I know I'm not alone!
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NJ filer here too and honestly this whole situation is a nightmare. Filed in late January and I'm still showing "return received" with zero movement. At this point I've given up checking daily because it just makes me more frustrated. The worst part is not knowing if there's actually an issue or if it's just the normal backlog everyone keeps talking about.
I feel your pain! Same exact situation here - NJ filer, early Feb, stuck on "return received" forever. The not knowing part is definitely the worst. I've been thinking about trying that taxr.ai thing people mentioned to at least see if there are any issues I'm not aware of. This whole process has been such a mess this year š¤
Paolo Conti
NJ filer here as well - filed early February and still stuck on "return received" status! It's so frustrating because I really need that refund right now. I've been checking the WMR tool obsessively but it never changes. Reading through these comments makes me feel a bit better knowing it's not just me, but man this delay is brutal. Might have to try that transcript checking method someone mentioned above since clearly the regular tracker isn't giving us any useful info š«
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I'm confused about something - if the employer took the money pre-tax but then only reported half of it as Cafe 125, wouldn't that mean her W-2 wages are wrong? Like they reduced her pay by the full amount but only gave her tax benefit for half?
AstroAce
ā¢You're absolutely right to be confused because this is a messy situation. Here's what might be happening: If they took double the proper amount pre-tax and only reported half as Cafe 125, then her W-2 taxable wages would indeed be incorrect. Essentially, she'd be getting taxed on money she never received. This is why it's critical her employer fixes both issues - they need to refund the excess AND ensure her W-2 correctly reflects her actual taxable income.
Okay that makes sense. So I guess the original poster needs to focus on getting both problems fixed separately - the refund of the extra money AND making sure the W-2 shows the right taxable income. Thanks for explaining it so clearly!
Lucas Turner
This is a frustrating situation that unfortunately happens more often than it should. Based on what you've described, there are really two separate issues here that need to be addressed: 1. **The W-2 reporting**: If your sister-in-law's paystubs show the full double amount was deducted pre-tax, but her W-2 only shows half in the Cafe 125 box, then her taxable wages are likely incorrect. She's essentially being taxed on money she never actually received. 2. **The refund**: The employer owes her a refund for the excess premiums they incorrectly withheld. Since it's already February and they've been unresponsive since October, I'd suggest a multi-pronged approach: - Document everything: Keep copies of all paystubs, communications with HR, and the current W-2 - File her taxes based on the W-2 she received (the IRS matches returns to W-2s) - Continue pursuing the employer for both the refund AND a corrected W-2 if needed - Consider escalating within the company (beyond HR to senior management) - If they remain unresponsive, file a wage complaint with your state's Department of Labor The key thing to remember is that this isn't really a tax deduction issue - it's an employer payroll error that needs correction at the source.
Zara Perez
ā¢This is really helpful advice! I'm dealing with a similar payroll deduction issue at my company and your point about documenting everything is spot on. One question though - when you mention filing a wage complaint with the state Department of Labor, does that typically get results faster than continuing to work through the employer's internal processes? I'm worried about burning bridges but also need this resolved before next tax season.
Chloe Taylor
Has anyone used both Sprintax and taxr.ai? I'm trying to figure out which one is better for my situation. I'm on F-1 visa in my 4th year and started OPT last month.
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ShadowHunter
ā¢I've used both. Sprintax is good but I found their interface a bit confusing for handling multiple entries/exits from the US. taxr.ai was clearer for my situation where I also left and returned during my F-1 program. The biggest difference I noticed was that taxr.ai had more detailed questions about my precise history in the US, which led to a more accurate residency determination. Their explanations about why I qualified as a nonresident were also more detailed. Price-wise they seemed similar, but I got through the process faster with taxr.ai. Hope that helps!
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Chloe Taylor
ā¢That's exactly what I needed to know! My situation involves multiple entries and exits too, so I'll give taxr.ai a try. It's frustrating when software gets the residency determination wrong because it affects everything else downstream in your tax return.
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Aria Washington
Just wanted to add my experience since I had almost the exact same situation as you! I'm also F-1 on OPT and was getting conflicting information from different tax software about my residency status. What really helped me was understanding that the software sometimes asks questions in a confusing way. When they ask about "days of presence," make sure you're also clearly indicating your visa status for each year. Some programs calculate the raw day count first and then apply exemptions, so if the visa status isn't properly marked, it can give you the wrong result. Also, don't forget that during OPT you're still in F-1 status for tax purposes, so all the same rules apply. The key thing is that you're still within your 5-year exemption period (2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024), so you should definitely be filing as a nonresident alien. If you're still having trouble with Sprintax after double-checking your inputs, it might be worth trying a different platform or contacting their support directly. Getting the residency determination wrong can mess up your entire return, so it's worth taking the time to get it right!
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StarStrider
ā¢This is such a helpful summary! I'm also an international student and was making the same mistake of not properly indicating my visa status when entering my presence days. It's confusing how the software processes this information in steps rather than all at once. One thing I learned the hard way is to keep documentation of your entry/exit dates handy when filling out these forms. I had to go back through old passport stamps and I-94 records to get the exact dates right. The precision really matters for the residency determination, especially when you have gaps like leaving for military service. Thanks for sharing your experience - it's reassuring to know others have navigated similar situations successfully!
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