been on hold with irs for 3 hrs today trying to figure out my codes. wish id known about that ai thing sooner ngl

Congrats on the 846! That's the golden code we all wait for 🎉 You should see your refund in your account within 2-5 business days. I remember that feeling of relief when I finally saw mine after months of waiting. Chase usually processes pretty quickly so you might even see it sooner than expected!

Called my bank and they said they release irs deposits immediately when recieved no matter what the scheduled date is

Usually takes 1-3 business days once you see the 846 code! I've been tracking mine for years and it's pretty consistent. The date on your transcript is when the IRS releases the funds, but your bank might post it earlier or on that exact date. Since you're with Chase, they typically don't hold federal deposits - you'll probably see it Monday or Tuesday if your date shows 2/14. Good luck! 🤞

I did a single photography job last year for a wedding and wondered the same thing. Ended up having to pay self-employment tax and it sucked. Don't forget you'll need to pay ESTIMATED taxes next year if he does something like this again!! I got hit with a penalty because nobody told me about that rule.

I was in a very similar situation a few years back with some freelance web development work I did for a neighbor's small business. The amount was around $3,800, so pretty close to what your husband earned. Even though it felt like "just helping someone out," the IRS treats any income from services as self-employment income regardless of whether it's a one-time thing or an ongoing business. I learned this the hard way when I tried to report it as "other income" initially. One thing that helped me was keeping detailed records of all the expenses related to the project - software licenses, the portion of my home internet used during those work hours, even some office supplies I bought specifically for organizing the project files. These deductions on Schedule C helped offset some of the self-employment tax burden. Also, since your husband's friend didn't send a 1099, make sure to keep any records of the payment (bank deposits, checks, PayPal records, etc.) in case the IRS ever has questions. The lack of a 1099 doesn't mean the income doesn't need to be reported, but having your own documentation makes everything cleaner.

THE IRS IS A JOKE!!! I've been dealing with their incompetence for 3 years straight. Every. Single. Year. Some new stupid problem that takes months to resolve. I feel your pain OP 😤

This is definitely frustrating! A blank transcript with incorrect filing status usually means your return is stuck somewhere in the IRS processing pipeline. Since you e-filed through TurboTax and got acceptance confirmation, the issue is likely on the IRS side. A few things to check: - Log into your IRS online account to see if there are any notices or alerts - Make sure both you and your wife's SSNs match exactly what's on file with the Social Security Administration - Check if either of you received any mail from the IRS that might have been missed The fact that both your transcripts show the same issue suggests it's a systematic problem with how your joint return was processed rather than individual account issues. This often happens when returns get flagged for manual review. Your best bet is probably getting through to an actual IRS representative who can see what's happening behind the scenes. I know the phone system is terrible, but they're really the only ones who can tell you exactly why your return is in limbo and what steps you need to take to resolve it. Hang in there - these processing issues are unfortunately common but they do get resolved eventually!

Anyone else notice they only seem to call during work hours when ur busy? Like thanks for making this even more stressfull IRS 🤡

The control number is basically your case tracking ID - without it they can't pull up your file quickly. Also pro tip: when they call, ask them to repeat the number back to you to make sure you're both looking at the same thing. Sometimes there's confusion between different notice numbers and it can waste a lot of time!