Pro tip: Call the IN DOR early morning right when they open. Way shorter wait times and sometimes they can tell you if theres any issues holding things up that dont show online

I'm going through the exact same thing! Filed my Indiana return on 2/5 and it's been stuck on "processing" ever since. Really frustrating because my federal came back weeks ago. At least now I know I'm not alone in this - sounds like Indiana is just really backed up this year. Guess we just gotta be patient 😤

After verification they processed my refund in like 2 weeks. Way faster than I expected ngl

Had my appointment last month and honestly it wasn't as scary as I thought! The agent was actually pretty nice and walked me through everything. Main things they asked: confirm SSN, previous addresses from last 3 years, and details about my 2023 tax return. Whole thing was done in 45 mins including wait time. Pro tip: bring a bank statement too - they asked for it to verify my direct deposit info for the refund.

The IRS systems are such a joke fr fr 💀

I feel your pain! Same thing happened to me - couldn't access my transcript online for ages due to some verification glitch. What finally worked for me was going to an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in person with my ID and Social Security card. They were able to reset my online access on the spot. You can find your nearest office on the IRS website and make an appointment. It's a bit of a hassle but way faster than waiting weeks for mail delivery!

lol this is literally why i stopped volunteering for dorm events. my hall director had me buy $200 of halloween decorations "to be reimbursed" and then made me fill out 5 different forms and wait 2 months to get my money back. and yeah they wanted a w9 too. the whole university system is broken

Current university tax specialist here - you're absolutely right to ask about this! The W9 is completely standard procedure and doesn't change the tax treatment of your reimbursement. Since you have receipts showing you purchased supplies for an official university event, this should be processed as a non-taxable reimbursement. The university is just following their accounting protocols by collecting your tax ID information upfront - it's much easier for them to get a W9 from everyone than to determine case-by-case who might need one later. One tip: when you submit your reimbursement request, make sure to clearly label it as "Event Supply Reimbursement" and attach all your receipts. This helps their accounting team code it correctly in their system. Also keep copies of everything for your records - the receipts, the W9, and any emails about the reimbursement. The $145 amount is well below any threshold that would trigger additional scrutiny. You should receive your money back without any tax implications as long as everything is properly documented as a reimbursement rather than payment for services.

I'm dealing with a similar situation right now and found this thread incredibly helpful. My tenants just moved out after causing about $15,000 in damage - hole punched in walls, carpet destroyed, broken appliances, etc. Based on what everyone has shared here, I'm realizing I need to be much more strategic about documentation before I do anything. I've already taken photos but haven't gotten contractor estimates yet. One question I have - if I'm planning to sell the property rather than repair and re-rent it, should I still get repair estimates? It seems like the key thing for tax purposes is establishing the impact on sale price, but I'm not sure if the IRS expects repair estimates even when you're not actually doing the repairs. Also, has anyone here actually been audited on a rental property loss like this? I'm wondering how common it is for the IRS to question these kinds of claims and what level of documentation they typically want to see.

Just want to add something important that hasn't been mentioned yet - make sure you understand the difference between repair costs and capital improvements when documenting everything. For tax purposes, repairs that restore the property to its original condition can often be deducted immediately as rental expenses (if you're still operating it as a rental). But if you decide to upgrade or improve beyond the original condition while fixing the damage, those costs become capital improvements that get added to your basis rather than deducted right away. For example, if tenants destroyed basic carpet and you replace it with the same grade carpet, that's a repair. But if you upgrade to hardwood floors, the difference in cost might be considered an improvement. This distinction can significantly impact your tax situation, especially if you're selling soon after. I'd suggest asking your contractors to separate their estimates between "restoration to original condition" and any "upgrades/improvements" you might be considering. This will give you more flexibility in how you handle the costs on your tax return.