Have you tried requesting a Wage and Income Transcript instead? This will show all Form 1099s and W-2s reported to the IRS under your SSN. If your gig companies reported your income correctly, it should appear there. This can help determine if there's a mismatch between reported income and what you filed that might be causing the delay in processing.

I'm dealing with this exact same situation right now! Filed in early March through H&R Block and got the acceptance confirmation, but my transcript still shows "Verification of Non-Filing" for 2023. It's been driving me crazy because I need the transcript for a mortgage application. Reading through everyone's responses here is really reassuring - sounds like this is way more common than I thought, especially for those of us with gig income. I do Instacart and some freelance writing, so that probably explains why mine is taking longer to process. @Tami Morgan - that's a great suggestion about checking the Wage and Income Transcript. I'm going to try that today to see if all my 1099s are showing up correctly. Thanks for the tip! Has anyone here actually had their transcript update recently? I'm curious how long the current processing delays are running.

depends on who ur offset is going to tbh. child support usually fastest, student loans can take forever rn with all the changes happening

Been through this same situation twice - the 2-3 week timeline is pretty accurate in my experience. One thing that helped me was calling the Treasury Offset Program at 1-800-304-3107 to get specific details about my offset amount and timeline. They can tell you exactly how much is being taken and when you should expect the remainder. Way less stressful than just waiting and wondering!

Tax topics are much less concerning than error codes. When I had an actual error code (like code 1121), my return was delayed for 8 weeks. But when I just had Tax Topic 152, my refund processed normally - about 2-3 weeks total. It's similar to how Amazon might show "preparing for shipment" versus "problem with delivery" - completely different situations. If you're just seeing a tax topic without an error code, it's typically just the IRS's way of providing general information rather than flagging a problem.

From my experience working with tax returns, tax topics are essentially the IRS's way of categorizing different types of processing situations. Think of them like filing categories - they help the IRS organize and track different scenarios that might come up during processing. The key thing to remember is that having a tax topic doesn't automatically mean there's a problem. Tax Topic 152 (refund information) is incredibly common and just means your return is moving through their normal processing workflow. However, if you're seeing Tax Topic 151, that could indicate an offset situation where part of your refund might be applied to past debts like student loans, child support, or other government obligations. The important thing is to identify the specific number and not panic - most tax topics are just procedural markers rather than red flags.

151 usually means they're making an adjustment. In my case last year, they found a mistake I made calculating my child tax credit. They fixed it, sent me a letter explaining the change, and I got my refund (minus the adjustment) about 3 weeks later. Don't panic - it's usually not something major unless you knowingly tried to claim something you shouldn't have.

I'm going through the exact same thing right now! Filed in mid-February and just saw the 151 code pop up on my transcript yesterday. From what I've researched, it seems like it's pretty common this year - the IRS is being extra thorough with reviews. I'm trying to stay patient but it's frustrating when you're counting on that refund money. Keep us updated on what happens with yours - I'm curious to see if we're in similar situations with the timeline!

Just to add to what others have said - I'm on H1B and my wife was on F1 for 3 years before getting her OPT. We filed jointly every year and it saved us thousands compared to filing separately. One thing to watch for - if your wife gets a scholarship that covers room and board (not just tuition), that portion might be taxable income even though she doesn't actually receive cash. We got surprised by this our first year!

Great thread with lots of helpful information! As someone who went through this exact situation (H1B married to F1), I'll add a few practical tips: 1. **Filing Status Decision**: For 2023, definitely compare both filing jointly vs separately using tax software before deciding. In most cases joint is better, but with the standard deduction changes, sometimes separate can work out better depending on your income level. 2. **SSN Timeline**: Start the SSN application process for your wife ASAP once she has her internship offer letter. The Social Security office can be slow, and you'll need it before the tax filing deadline if you want to file jointly. 3. **Record Keeping**: Keep detailed records of your wife's entry/exit dates to the US. This becomes crucial for the substantial presence test and determining her tax residency status in future years. 4. **State Taxes**: Don't forget about state tax implications! Some states have different rules for nonresident vs resident filing, and her F1 status might affect state tax obligations differently than federal. 5. **Future Planning**: Once she transitions to OPT after graduation, the tax situation changes again, so start researching that early. The visa-tax intersection is definitely complex, but getting it right from the start saves headaches later. Good luck!