Filed my 1040X in July and just got processed last week - took about 28 weeks total. The key thing that helped me was setting up an IRS online account to check my transcript directly. WMAR never updated for me but the transcript showed movement about 2 weeks before I got the actual refund. Hang in there, September filers should start seeing movement soon!

I'm in a similar situation - filed my 1040X in October and still waiting. Been checking both WMAR and my transcript religiously but no updates yet. The waiting is brutal, especially when you're expecting a refund! From what I've been reading here and other forums, it seems like the IRS is really struggling with amended returns right now. I've seen people say anything from 20 weeks to over a year, which is honestly terrifying. Trying to stay patient but it's hard when bills are piling up and that refund would really help right now.

my offset showed up last year right after path lifted. yours proly will 2. rip to ur refund fam

Ugh, I feel your pain! I'm dealing with the same anxiety right now. Had an offset last year and keep refreshing my transcript hoping it stays clean this time. The PATH message is stressing me out because I know once that lifts, all bets are off. Has anyone actually gotten lucky and avoided an offset after having one the previous year? Or do they pretty much always come for you if you still owe? 😰

Has anyone tried looking up this code in the IRS's error explanation docs? Sometimes they have public documentation for these error codes even if they don't explain them in detail.

I had this exact same rejection code last month and it was incredibly stressful! After trying everything suggested here, what finally worked for me was calling the IRS Practitioner Priority Line early in the morning (around 7 AM). I got through in about 30 minutes, which is way better than the regular taxpayer line. The agent explained that my return was flagged because I had claimed a dependent who had been claimed on someone else's return the previous year (my ex claimed our child in 2023, but custody changed for 2024). Even though I was legally entitled to claim the dependent, their system flagged it as potentially fraudulent. She gave me a special PIN number and told me to paper file with Form 8332 attached to prove the custody arrangement. The return was processed without any issues after that. Sometimes these rejection codes are just the system being overly cautious, but there's usually a specific reason buried in your situation that you might not think is relevant.

Anyone know if TurboTax is good enough for content creator taxes? I'm making about $40k from YouTube and sponsorships and wondering if I need to spring for an accountant instead.

As someone who went through this exact situation last year, I totally understand the confusion! You're absolutely right to be concerned about setting aside money for taxes - that $37,500 total income puts you in a position where you'll owe both regular income tax and self-employment tax. A few key points from my experience: - Yes, report ALL income even without 1099s. Keep your own records of every payment. - Your equipment purchases are great deductions! That $3,750 in equipment can likely be fully deducted in the year of purchase using Section 179. - For quarterly payments, calculate 25-30% of your net profit and pay that quarterly to avoid penalties. - Self-employment tax is roughly 15.3% on your net earnings, covering Social Security and Medicare. The most important thing is to start keeping meticulous records NOW. Create a spreadsheet tracking all income sources, business expenses, and set aside that tax money in a separate account. Don't make my mistake of scrambling to reconstruct everything at tax time! Consider getting a business checking account to keep your creator income separate from personal expenses - it makes everything so much cleaner for tax purposes.

I claimed my mom as a dependent last year and got flagged for audit because I didn't have good records of how much support I provided. Make sure you keep ALL receipts for anything you pay for her - groceries, utilities, medical expenses, everything. Also calculate the fair rental value of the space she uses in your home because that counts as support too!

@Elijah Jackson, I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you're doing an amazing thing supporting your mom during this difficult time. Based on what you've shared, your mom will very likely qualify as your dependent. Her Social Security income of $1,150/month ($13,800/year) is probably not taxable since it's her only income source, so she should easily meet the gross income test. Since you're covering most of her expenses and she's living with you, you're clearly providing more than half her support. For your W4, I'd recommend updating it to reflect both changes: claim her as a dependent in Step 3 AND change your filing status to Head of Household in Step 1(c). This combo will significantly reduce your withholding and put more money in your pocket each month rather than waiting for a big refund. Just make sure to keep detailed records of everything you pay for her - rent/mortgage portion for her space, food, utilities, medical expenses, etc. The IRS sometimes audits dependent claims, so good documentation is key. You can estimate her share of household expenses (like utilities) based on the percentage of your home she occupies. The tax savings between Single with no dependents vs Head of Household with one dependent could easily be $4,000+ annually on your income level!