anybody else's WMR still showing processing even with a DDD?

Same boat here with CK and 2/10 DDD! Based on past years they usually drop it Saturday night/Sunday morning so fingers crossed we see something tomorrow. The anticipation is killing me too 😩

I'm going through the EXACT same thing right now! Filed 2/28, got the 570/971 codes on 3/20. I'm checking WMR obsessively every day like a crazy person 🤪 Let me know if you get any updates?

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed in early February, got accepted immediately, and then these 570/971 codes showed up in mid-March. It's so frustrating because the IRS website basically tells you nothing useful. From what I've learned lurking in these forums, the 570 code means they've put a temporary hold on your refund while they review something. The 971 code means they've supposedly sent you a notice explaining what they need, but like you, I haven't received anything in the mail yet either. Since you mentioned this is your first time claiming EIC and your income went up significantly, that's almost certainly what triggered the review. The IRS computer system flags any "unusual" patterns, and unfortunately first-time EIC claims + income changes = automatic red flag. The waiting is absolutely brutal, especially when you're counting on that money. I've been tempted to try those phone services people keep mentioning just to get some actual answers from a human being. The "keep waiting" advice gets old fast when you have bills to pay! Keep us posted if you hear anything or if your codes change. Misery loves company and all that! 😅

I was in the same boat as you last month - expired license and couldn't use ID.me. Calling that verification number was like trying to win the lottery, but I finally got through on my fifth attempt. The trick is to call right when they open at 7am. It's like trying to get concert tickets the moment they go on sale. I got my identity verified and my refund showed up 16 days later. Hang in there!

I went through this exact same nightmare in January! My license had expired right before I needed to verify, and ID.me was a complete dead end. Here's what worked for me: Call 800-830-5084 at exactly 7:00 AM your local time - I'm talking have your phone ready to dial the second the clock hits 7. I tried calling later in the day multiple times and gave up after 60+ minute waits, but the 7 AM call got me through in under 20 minutes. Have these ready: your SSN, filing status, exact AGI from your 2022 and 2023 returns, and your address from those returns. They also asked me about a previous address from like 5 years ago (super random but they have access to credit bureau info). The whole verification took about 25 minutes, and they gave me a confirmation number at the end - definitely write that down! My refund was released exactly 19 days after the call, even though they said it could take up to 9 weeks. Good luck with your apartment application - the timing stress is real!

Has anyone else noticed that this training problem got WORSE after covid? I've worked at 3 different firms and the one I joined in 2022 had almost no training compared to my pre-pandemic experience. I think with remote/hybrid work they just never figured out how to train people properly without in-person shadowing.

This is unfortunately becoming more common, but it's absolutely not acceptable. I've been working in tax for 8 years and have seen too many firms use "busy season" as an excuse to throw new hires into the deep end without proper support. The fact that your supervisor is criticizing your productivity while providing zero training is a huge red flag. Good firms understand that investing in proper onboarding saves time and prevents costly mistakes down the line. My recommendation: start looking for another position now, but try to stick it out through April 15th if possible (leaving mid-season can hurt your reputation). When you interview elsewhere, specifically ask about their training program and mentorship structure. A quality firm will be proud to describe their onboarding process in detail. In the meantime, lean on resources like the IRS publications, tax software help documentation, and professional forums. The tools others mentioned (taxr.ai, Claimyr) sound helpful for bridging knowledge gaps when human mentorship is lacking. Don't let this experience discourage you from the profession - there are firms out there that actually invest in their people properly.

Does anyone know if taxes from self-employment can be paid in installments if I can't afford to pay the full amount right now? I'm in a similar situation with about $580 due on gig work.

This is a really common confusion that trips up a lot of people! You've discovered one of the trickier aspects of the tax system - self-employment taxes work completely separately from regular income taxes. Even though your total income falls below the standard deduction (meaning $0 federal income tax), that DoorDash income is still subject to self-employment tax, which covers Social Security and Medicare contributions. Since you were essentially your own employer with DoorDash, you have to pay both the employee AND employer portions of these taxes - that's where the 15.3% rate comes from. The good news is you can potentially reduce this by claiming business deductions on Schedule C. Track down any records you have of: - Miles driven for deliveries (this is usually the biggest deduction) - Phone expenses related to the DoorDash app - Any equipment you bought for deliveries - Car maintenance/repairs during the time you were driving Even if you can only claim half the miles you actually drove, it could save you $100+ on your tax bill. Don't feel bad about not knowing this - the tax system doesn't make it obvious that gig work has different rules!