The whole system is broken tbh. They take our money instantly but take forever to give refunds back smh

I'm in a similar situation - filed my MD return on 2/3 and still waiting. The processing times have definitely gotten longer this year. I've been checking the Maryland Taxpayer Service Division website and they updated their expected processing time to 6-8 weeks for most returns. Hang in there, it's frustrating but seems like we're all in the same boat with the delays.

check your state account every tuesday, thats when they usually update the system

mine took exactly 23 days to show up. the wait is brutal fr fr

Quick tip: Download the Stride app to track your mileage automatically. I drive for multiple apps and it's been a lifesaver. Just hit "start work" when you begin and "end work" when you're done. At tax time, it gives you a report with all your business miles and the deduction amount.

I totally understand the frustration! I went through the same confusion with my gig work taxes last year. Here's what I learned that might help: Your W-2 income and 1099 gig work are reported separately - don't try to combine them. The W-2 goes on the main 1040 form, and your gig income goes on Schedule C where you can deduct your business expenses. For your mileage, you're on the right track! You can deduct either actual vehicle expenses OR the standard mileage rate (currently $0.655 per mile for 2023). Since you tracked 15,600 miles, that's about $10,218 in deductions, which is substantial. Don't stress too much about making mistakes - the IRS typically sends letters first if there are issues, not immediate bank account seizures. They actually want to help you get it right. One thing that saved me: keep detailed records of everything. Besides mileage, you might be able to deduct things like phone bills (business portion), car washes, parking fees, and even some supplies. The key is having documentation. Have you considered using tax software specifically designed for gig workers? It can walk you through Schedule C step-by-step and make sure you don't miss any deductions. Much less stressful than trying to figure out the forms manually!

U can always amend if ur worried but honestly its probly fine

Similar thing happened to me with my son's name - had a typo in the middle name but everything processed fine! The IRS system is pretty forgiving with minor spelling errors as long as the SSN matches. Your refund should come through normally, so try not to stress too much about it. Next year just double-check against the social security card before submitting 👍

Anyone use TurboTax for this? I'm trying to figure out where to enter qualified education expenses that aren't on my 1098-T.

I went through something very similar last year! The key thing to remember is that the 1098-T is just what the school reports based on their accounting system - it's not the complete picture of what you can claim for education credits. Since you paid with loan proceeds in January 2025, those expenses would be claimed on your 2025 tax return (filed in 2026), not your current 2024 return. The IRS considers expenses "paid" when the loan funds are actually disbursed to the school, regardless of when you were billed. Make sure to keep copies of your loan disbursement records and university account statements showing the payment date. The IRS allows you to claim qualified education expenses paid with loan funds, and you can definitely include expenses that aren't reported on the 1098-T as long as they're legitimate tuition and required fees. Don't stress too much about it - you're asking the right questions and getting good advice here! Just remember it's for next year's return, not this year's.