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did u verify online or did u have to call? makes a difference in processing time sometimes
did it online through id.me
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Whatever you do, DON'T ignore it!!! I got a similar notice last year, thought it was a mistake, and ended up with a bank levy because I didn't respond. Even if there's no balance shown, they expect you to follow up if you don't understand what they want.
I actually had a very similar experience about 6 months ago with a CP503 notice that was completely blank where the balance should have been. After reading through all these responses, I wish I had known about some of these resources earlier! What worked for me was a combination approach: I first tried to set up the online IRS account (which took a few attempts to get verified), and when that showed I did have a balance due, I used one of those callback services mentioned here to actually speak with an agent. The IRS representative confirmed that there was indeed a system glitch affecting certain notices in my processing center, and my actual balance was around $280 in unpaid taxes from a previous year that somehow got lost in their system updates. The key thing I learned is that a CP503 is definitely a collection notice - it means they think you owe money and this is their second attempt to collect it. Don't wait on this one, even if the amount is missing. The IRS doesn't send these just for fun, and ignoring it could lead to more serious collection actions. My advice: try the online account first (it's free), and if that doesn't work or shows confusing information, definitely use one of the services people mentioned to get through to a real person. The peace of mind is worth it!
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Small business owner here (5 employees). I handle my sales tax myself but use Gusto for payroll. Here's what I've learned: 1. Gusto is great for payroll taxes but remember they only file/pay the PAYROLL taxes. You still need to handle income tax estimates quarterly. 2. For sales tax, if you're only in one state, doing it yourself with Stripe's reports is totally doable. If you expand to multiple states, get help because nexus issues get complicated fast. 3. The specialist might be overkill now but could be worth consulting occasionally as you grow. Learning the basics yourself is smart - gives you better financial understanding of your business!
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ā¢Thanks for the breakdown! That's a really good point about the income tax estimates - I knew Gusto wouldn't handle that part but it's an important reminder. Did you find any specific reporting features in Gusto particularly helpful for your tax planning? I'm trying to get better at projecting my tax obligations throughout the year.
Gusto's reporting has been pretty solid for tax planning. I especially like their tax liability reports that show exactly what's being withheld and paid for each tax type. For projecting tax obligations, I export these reports quarterly and give them to my accountant along with my profit/loss statements. One underrated feature is their year-end tax forms dashboard where you can see all your W-2s and 1099s in one place. Makes tax season much less stressful. I also recommend setting up their PTO tracking if you offer vacation time - it tracks accruals accurately which helps with liability accounting at year-end.
Has anyone compared Gusto with QuickBooks payroll? I'm using QB for accounting and wondering if their integrated payroll would be better than a separate system like Gusto?
I've used both. QB Payroll is fine if you're already deep in the QB ecosystem, but Gusto has better customer service by far. When I had tax questions with QB, I got generic answers. Gusto's support actually explains things clearly. The QB integration is nice for bookkeeping though. With Gusto you'll need to do journal entries for payroll (though they can be automated).
Thanks for sharing your experience! Customer service is definitely important to me since I'm still learning all this stuff. Would you say the journal entries with Gusto are complicated to manage? I'm pretty comfortable with QuickBooks but don't want to create extra work for myself.
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Serene Snow
Anyone ever file Form 7004 to get a 6-month extension for their S Corp? I'm thinking about doing that this year because I'm still waiting on some information from my bookkeeper.
I've done it several times. It's super easy - just file Form 7004 by the deadline (so by Monday the 17th this year) and you'll get an automatic 6-month extension to September 15, 2025. But remember that this only extends the filing deadline, not the payment deadline. If you owe any taxes, you still need to estimate and pay those by the original due date to avoid penalties.
Great question about the weekend deadline! Just wanted to add that this same rule applies to most other business tax deadlines too. For example, if you have quarterly estimated tax payments due and they fall on a weekend, those also get pushed to the next business day. One thing I learned the hard way is to double-check your state filing requirements too. While the federal deadline automatically extends, some states have different rules or may not automatically extend their deadlines when they fall on weekends. Since you mentioned this is an S Corp, you'll likely need to file state returns as well, so worth verifying those deadlines separately. Also, if you're planning to make any payments with your return, make sure your bank or payment processor can handle weekend transactions if you decide to file early. Some electronic payment systems have different processing schedules on weekends.
Yuki Nakamura
i used turbotax for years but their prices r getting crazy!!! did anyone notice they hide the free version now? you have to click thru like 5 screens of upgrade offers to find it. the premium pkg is just a way to squeeze more $$ from ppl who are already paying for their software.
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StarSurfer
ā¢Try FreeTaxUSA instead. I switched 2 years ago and it's WAY cheaper. Federal filing is free and state is only $15. No upsells or hidden fees. They have all the same forms TurboTax has except they don't charge extra for them!
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Mei Liu
I had the same experience with TurboTax's premium services last year - felt like they were trying to upsell me at every turn. The audit protection sounds scary when you're filing, but statistically most people never need it. What really bothers me is how they've made their interface more confusing to push these add-ons. I ended up paying the $59 because I was rushing to file before the deadline, but honestly I never used any of the premium features. This year I'm planning to shop around more and compare the actual value vs. the fear-based marketing they use to sell these packages. The identity protection stuff is especially questionable since most banks and credit cards already offer similar monitoring for free. Seems like they're just repackaging services you probably already have access to.
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