I went through this exact same situation about 8 months ago! Got my CP23 notice and panicked thinking I'd never filed my 2021 return (turns out I had but it got lost in the mail). Filed electronically immediately and my refund was released exactly 6 weeks later. The electronic filing definitely speeds things up compared to paper. One thing that helped me stay sane during the wait was checking my transcript weekly instead of obsessing over the "Where's My Refund" tool. You'll see way more detail about what's actually happening with your case. The codes can be confusing but once you learn what to look for, it's much more informative than the generic "still processing" message. Since you only owe $375, that shouldn't complicate things - they'll likely just send you a separate bill for that amount. Good luck and try not to stress too much, it sounds like you did everything right!

I had almost the exact same situation happen to me last year! Got my CP23 notice for my 2021 return and immediately filed electronically. The whole process took about 5 weeks from filing to getting my refund deposited. The key thing is that since you filed electronically, the IRS can process it much faster than a paper return. Also, the fact that you only owe $375 actually works in your favor - they'll likely just send you a separate notice for that amount rather than holding up your refund to collect it. My advice is to create an account on irs.gov and check your transcript every Friday. Look for processing codes that show your return was accepted and then eventually the refund release codes. It's way more informative than the "Where's My Refund" tool which basically tells you nothing useful. The waiting is definitely nerve-wracking, but you did everything right by filing electronically right away. Hang in there!

6 Just a heads up - make sure you keep good records of your original purchase price of the truck. Even though you're selling at a loss and won't owe taxes, having documentation of your original purchase and the final sale price is important in case you ever get questions about the Form 8300.

25 I just filed Form 8300 last month for selling my boat. One thing to note - if the buyer gives you installment payments and any single payment is over $10k in cash, or if the combined cash payments go over $10k within a 12-month period in related transactions, you still need to file Form 8300. The penalty for not filing can be pretty steep!

Be careful with your expectations here. I had a similar Refund Freeze Code (570) last filing period, and it took approximately 6 weeks to resolve. The absence of a 971 Notice Issued code initially seemed positive, but in my case, it simply meant the systematic review was in a preliminary stage. The verification process for education credits has intensified significantly since the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report identified substantial improper payments.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed 2/5 and just got the 570 code yesterday with a 3/15 as-of date. No 971 code either and I'm definitely stressed about it. Reading all these responses is actually really helpful though - seems like this is way more common than I thought, especially for students claiming education credits. I claimed the AOTC for my spring semester expenses, so that's probably what triggered the review. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences! Going to try to be patient and check my transcript in a few days rather than obsessively refreshing every hour like I have been 😅

Don't forget about state taxes too! You mentioned 4 different taxes - sounds like you're seeing Federal, State, FICA-EE (Social Security), and Med-EE (Medicare). The first two (Federal and State) you can potentially adjust through withholding forms. The FICA (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) are fixed percentages that everyone pays on earned income.

I went through this exact same confusion when I started my first "real" job! The tax codes on paystubs are like a foreign language at first. One thing that really helped me was tracking my YTD numbers over a few pay periods - it shows you exactly how much you're paying in taxes annually. At $18/hour, if you're seeing $50 in federal withholding on a bi-weekly check, that projects to about $1,300/year in federal taxes, which does seem high for your income level. Here's what I'd recommend: First, definitely use that IRS Tax Withholding Estimator that was mentioned - it's free and official. Second, when you talk to HR about a new W-4, ask them to show you exactly how they calculate your withholding based on what you filled out. Sometimes there are simple mistakes like accidentally claiming married filing separately instead of single. Also, once you hit your 90-day mark and become eligible for benefits, definitely look into contributing to a 401k if they offer one. Even putting in just $50-100 per paycheck reduces your taxable income and can lower both your federal and state withholding. Plus you're building retirement savings! The FICA and Medicare taxes unfortunately are what they are - everyone pays the same 7.65% combined rate regardless of income level. But getting your federal and state withholding dialed in correctly can make a big difference in your take-home pay.

I'm experiencing the exact same thing! Filed 3/1, accepted 3/10, and my transcript has been showing "as of March 22" for weeks now with no return filed status. As a new community member, I've been frantically checking daily thinking something was wrong. Reading through all these explanations about the 'as of' date being just an internal account marker is such a relief - I had convinced myself it was some kind of deadline the IRS was missing! It's reassuring to know that so many others are in the same situation and that this is apparently normal processing behavior. I'm definitely going to stop checking daily and switch to just Fridays since I'm probably on the weekly cycle too. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences - this community is incredibly helpful for understanding what's actually happening versus what we think is happening with our returns!

As a newcomer to this community, I just want to say thank you all for this incredibly informative discussion! I've been in the exact same situation - filed 2/27, accepted 3/9, and have been obsessing over my transcript showing "as of March 22" with no updates for weeks. I honestly thought I was doing something wrong or that my return was lost in the system. The explanations here about the 'as of' date being just an internal IRS account marker rather than any kind of processing deadline or refund timeline have been a huge relief. I had no idea that's what it actually meant! It's also reassuring to learn about the weekly vs daily cycles and that checking on Fridays is the way to go for most of us. I've been checking multiple times a day like many others mentioned - definitely going to stop that now! This community has been so helpful in understanding what's actually normal processing versus what feels like delays or problems. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge!