mine cleared after 4 months without me doing anything lol just gotta wait it out sometimes 🤷‍♀️

I've been dealing with tax issues for years and the 810 freeze code is actually pretty common - it doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with your return. The "Return Not Present" status combined with the freeze usually just means your return is stuck in a verification queue somewhere in the system. Since your transcript shows Single filing status and 00 exemptions correctly, the IRS did receive your return, it's just not fully processed yet. The blank fields for AGI and taxable income are normal when a return is in this limbo state. Try calling the practitioner priority line if you have a tax pro, otherwise the regular taxpayer advocate service might be able to help expedite things if it's been over 21 days since you filed.

3 Just to add my two cents - if you use accounting software like QuickBooks Self-Employed, they have specific features for handling PayPal transactions correctly. It automatically imports your PayPal activity and separates the fees from your income, but still accounts for everything properly on your tax forms.

As someone who's been dealing with self-employment taxes for several years, I can confirm the advice about reporting gross income and deducting fees separately is absolutely correct. One additional tip I'd suggest - make sure to save your PayPal monthly statements as PDFs throughout the year. These statements clearly show the breakdown of gross payments vs. fees, which can be invaluable if you ever need to provide documentation to the IRS. Also, don't forget that other PayPal-related expenses might be deductible too, like currency conversion fees if you receive international payments, or chargeback fees if you unfortunately deal with those. The key is keeping everything well-documented and categorized consistently. Good luck with your first year of self-employment taxes - it gets easier once you establish a good system!

I was scared to take the home office deduction for years because I heard it was an "audit flag" but my accountant finally convinced me it was leaving money on the table. As long as you have a legit office that's exclusively used for business, you should absolutely take it. And document everything - take pics of your office, keep receipts for all office equipment, etc.

Based on your situation, you definitely should be able to take the home office deduction for both businesses. With $130k profit from your LLC and $8k from your online store, plus a dedicated 25% office space, you have a solid case. One thing to consider - since you have two separate businesses using the same space, you might want to allocate the deduction between them based on actual usage. For example, if you spend 80% of your office time on the LLC and 20% on the online store, you could split the deduction accordingly. This can actually be beneficial for tax planning since they're different business structures. Also, don't forget about other home office expenses beyond rent/utilities - office supplies, equipment depreciation, repairs to the office area, etc. With your income levels, these deductions will really add up. Just make sure you have good documentation for everything since the IRS does pay attention to home office deductions on higher-income returns. Your plan to get a good CPA is smart - they can help you optimize the deduction and make sure you're doing everything by the book.

Have you considered using a free file service that offers an advance on your refund instead? Some tax prep companies will give you part of your refund immediately after your return is accepted, then the rest comes when the IRS processes it. Might be worth looking into if you need the money quickly. Just watch out for the fees - they're usually not worth it unless you absolutely need the cash right away.

I used Netspend for my tax refund two years ago and it worked fine - got my deposit on the same day my friend got hers through Bank of America. The main issue I ran into was the fees afterward. Between the monthly maintenance fee and ATM charges, I ended up paying about $15 just to access my own refund money over the course of a month. If you do go with Netspend, I'd recommend transferring the money out to a regular bank account or withdrawing it all at once to avoid getting nickel and dimed. Also make sure your name on the Netspend account exactly matches what's on your tax return - I've heard of people having issues with even minor spelling differences.

Honestly the 60,100€ exemption you mentioned sounds like the Beckham Law (Special Impatriate Tax Regime), but I don't think you'd qualify based on what you described. You need to be moving to Spain specifically because a Spanish company hired you or your foreign company formally transferred you there. Working remotely for a US company usually doesn't qualify unless there's an actual formal assignment letter and the company has some presence in Spain.

I'm actually going through something similar right now - dual citizen planning to move to Madrid while keeping my US job. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the timing aspect. Since both countries use calendar years, you'll want to be really careful about when you establish Spanish tax residency within the year. If you move mid-year, you might be able to split your tax obligations - paying US taxes on income earned before becoming a Spanish resident, and then dealing with the treaty provisions only for the period after establishing residency. This could potentially simplify your first year's filings. Also, don't forget about state taxes if you're currently in a state with income tax. You'll need to establish that you've truly severed ties with your home state to avoid triple taxation (federal, state, and Spanish). Some states are notoriously aggressive about claiming you're still a resident even after moving abroad. Have you considered consulting with a tax advisor who specializes in US-Spain cases? The treaty is complex enough that the cost of professional help often pays for itself in avoiding mistakes.