Is anyone else having trouble with the Uber tax summary? Mine shows a much lower mileage than what I actually drove. I tracked 32,000 miles but Uber only shows 24,500. This could mean thousands in missed deductions!

Hey Liv! I went through almost the exact same situation when I first started driving for Uber. That $9k tax bill sounds about right for $52k in earnings - self-employment tax alone is 15.3% on your net profit, plus regular income tax on top. A few things that might help you out: 1. **Double-check your mileage tracking** - Make sure you're capturing ALL business miles, not just what Uber reports. This includes driving to pickup locations, between rides, and heading home after your last ride of the day. 2. **Health Savings Account** - If you're eligible, you can contribute to an HSA which reduces your taxable income dollar-for-dollar. 3. **Equipment purchases** - Did you buy a phone mount, dash cam, or any other equipment for driving? Those are deductible too. 4. **Quarterly payments for next year** - Set aside about 25-30% of your earnings each quarter to avoid this shock next year. The IRS has a safe harbor rule - if you pay 100% of what you owed this year in quarterly payments, you won't get penalized even if you end up owing more. The penalty for not making quarterly payments usually isn't too bad for first-timers, especially if you file and pay on time. You've got this!

stuck on this message since february... starting to lose hope ngl

I've been in your exact situation! Had that same "still being processed" message for about 3 weeks before my refund finally came through. The frustrating part is there's really no way to know if it'll be 2 weeks or 2 months - it seems completely random. What helped me was calling the IRS directly (though expect long wait times) to see if there were any specific issues with my return. In my case, it was just normal processing delays. Hang in there - most people do eventually get their refunds, it's just a matter of when!

Has anyone used TurboTax to get their acceptance records from 2020? I'm in a similar situation but can't find my original confirmation email. Do they keep records that far back or am I out of luck?

I went through this exact situation with a CP518 notice for my 2019 return. The key thing to understand is that the IRS systems sometimes don't properly match electronically filed returns, especially during peak processing periods. Here's what worked for me: I gathered all my documentation (TurboTax acceptance confirmation, bank records showing the refund deposit, and a copy of my filed return) and sent a comprehensive response package via certified mail. In my cover letter, I clearly stated "This is a response to CP518 notice - return was electronically filed and processed" and included the notice number. The most important thing I learned is to request your tax transcript from irs.gov before responding. Even though they sent you a CP518, your transcript might actually show that your return was processed. This happened to me - the transcript showed transaction codes proving they had my return, which made my response much stronger. Also, don't worry too much about penalties. If you can prove you filed on time (which your TurboTax confirmation should do), you won't face failure-to-file penalties. The IRS typically reverses these notices once they locate the original return in their system. One last tip: keep detailed records of everything you send them, including certified mail receipts. This will be helpful if you need to follow up or escalate to Taxpayer Advocate Service later.

This is a great question that highlights the complexity of farm business taxation. As others have mentioned, Form 943 is indeed the correct choice for your situation since you're performing agricultural work, even though you're organized as an S-Corporation. The key point is that the IRS looks at the nature of the work being performed rather than just the business entity type. Since you and your brother are doing agricultural labor (feeding livestock, planting, harvesting, equipment maintenance), you're considered agricultural employees for employment tax purposes. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll still need to make employment tax deposits on the same schedule as Form 941 filers (monthly or semi-weekly depending on your deposit obligation), but you get the benefit of annual reporting instead of quarterly forms. Make sure to keep good records of your tax liabilities throughout the year since you won't be filing quarterly reports to track them. If you haven't already, I'd recommend confirming this with your accountant or getting a direct answer from the IRS to make sure you're set up correctly from the start.

This is exactly the kind of confusion I ran into when we first set up our farm as an S-Corp! The good news is that several people here have given you the right answer - Form 943 is what you need since you're doing agricultural work. One thing I'd add that hasn't been mentioned much is to make sure you understand the seasonal employee rules that apply to Form 943. Even though you and your brother are year-round shareholders, if you ever hire temporary help during planting or harvest seasons, there are different rules for seasonal agricultural workers that could affect your filings. Also, since you mentioned you handle everything from tractor maintenance to bookkeeping, keep detailed records of what activities you're doing throughout the year. The IRS considers equipment maintenance and repair as part of agricultural operations when it's directly related to your farming activities, so that supports using Form 943. The annual filing is definitely less paperwork than quarterly 941s, but as someone else mentioned, you still need to stay on top of your deposit obligations throughout the year. Set up a good system for tracking those since you won't have the quarterly forms to help you stay organized.

Has anyone successfully gotten their company to reverse course on this? My employer just sent an email saying our wellness reimbursmements ($750) are considered taxable income and thats "industry standard" but I'm seeing mixed info online.

I went through this exact same situation last year and it was incredibly frustrating! The key issue is that most companies don't properly structure their wellness programs to qualify for tax-free treatment under IRS rules. Here's what I learned: if your company's wellness program isn't formally documented as either a Section 105 medical reimbursement plan or doesn't meet the requirements for de minimis fringe benefits under Section 132, then yes, the reimbursements are taxable income. For your situation with $1,150, you have a few options: 1. Request documentation from HR about how their wellness program is officially structured 2. If they confirm it should be tax-free but was reported incorrectly, demand a corrected W-2 3. If they refuse, you can file Form 4852 with an amended return explaining the discrepancy The most important thing is to get everything in writing from your company about their wellness program structure. Don't let them brush you off with "that's just how it works" - they need to provide documentation of the actual tax treatment they're applying and why. I ended up having to file an amended return, but I got a refund of about $280 because my company had overcomplicated things. Document everything and don't give up!