lmao everyone giving different advice 😂 welcome to tax hell where nobody knows what's happening, not even the IRS themselves most of the time. I tried calling them 47 times last year and never got through. ended up using claimyr.com to get an agent on the phone who told me completely different info than what was on their own website. The system is beyond broken.

The transcript codes you're seeing are actually pretty common when the IRS detects missing income. The 810 freeze means they're reviewing your return, 570 is the refund hold, and 571 indicates they've resolved part of the issue. Since you already found the missing W2s, you have a few options: 1. Wait it out - The IRS might automatically adjust your return and send you a CP12 notice with the corrected refund amount 2. File Form 1040-X amendment - This is the "proper" way but could take 16+ weeks to process 3. Call the IRS directly to discuss your specific situation Given that it's $3,200 in missing income, I'd lean toward being proactive and filing the amendment. It shows good faith and might help avoid penalties. The waiting game is risky because if they assess penalties and interest, those accrue from your original filing deadline. Check your cycle code though - if it ends in 05, your transcript updates on Thursdays. Might be worth waiting one more week to see if they resolve it automatically before amending.

Anyone know which specific IRS form I should fill out to dispute this kind of adjustment? The "math error" notice feels so vague and I want to make sure I'm using the right form when I respond.

I went through something very similar last year and it turned out to be a simple mistake on my part with the Child Tax Credit calculation. The $216 difference you're seeing is actually pretty common - it's usually either a credit that was miscalculated or a deduction that doesn't match what the IRS has on file. Here's what I'd suggest: First, look at your original return and compare line by line with what's on your transcript. Pay special attention to any credits you claimed (Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, Education Credits, etc.) since those are the most common sources of these discrepancies. The good news is that if you can prove your calculation was correct, you can get that $272 back. Just make sure to respond within the 60-day window mentioned in your notice. I ended up owing less than what the IRS initially said after I provided the right documentation. Also, keep in mind that sometimes these "corrections" are actually wrong on the IRS side - they're not infallible. Don't just accept it without double-checking your work first.

Has anyone had success with TurboTax for crypto? I used FreeTaxUSA last year but I'm wondering if TurboTax might handle the PayPal crypto better since they advertise crypto support.

I went through this exact same situation last year with PayPal crypto transactions! The key thing to understand is that PayPal's CSV files are actually pretty comprehensive once you know what to look for. The "Gains and Loss" statement should contain most of what you need for tax reporting. Here's what worked for me: I opened both CSV files and created a simple mapping between what PayPal calls things and what FreeTaxUSA needs. For example, PayPal might label the purchase price as "Original Amount" but FreeTaxUSA wants "Cost Basis" - it's the same number, just different terminology. One tip that saved me hours: PayPal sometimes splits transactions across multiple lines in their CSV (like fees on separate rows), so make sure you're matching up the right buy/sell pairs. I found it helpful to sort by date and crypto type first. If you're still stuck, the manual entry route isn't as bad as it seems - I had about 15 transactions and it took maybe 30 minutes once I understood the format. The important thing is to be consistent and keep good records in case the IRS asks questions later.

Has anyone used TurboTax to report gambling? I won about $2000 on a slot machine last year (got a W-2G) but probably lost $3000 overall for the year. Not sure how to handle this.

I went through something similar last year and can share what I learned. The key thing to understand is that the IRS threshold for slot machine reporting is $1,200 or more from a single spin - not cumulative winnings. Since you never hit that threshold and received no W-2G forms, you have no reporting obligation. Those 800+ transactions are just the casino's way of tracking every individual bet you made. Think of it like your credit card statement showing every small purchase - it's record-keeping, not something you need to report to the IRS. The fact that you had a net loss of $45 with no significant individual wins means this is a non-issue for your taxes. You can safely ignore this on your TurboTax return and focus on your actual tax obligations. The gambling statement is there for your records, but it doesn't create any tax liability when you had no reportable winnings.

I went through this exact process last month. Complete the verification first. Your amendment won't move forward until you do. It took me 20 minutes to verify online. Then my amendment started processing within 48 hours. Don't panic about the timing - this is normal procedure for independent contractors with amended returns.

I'm going through something similar right now! Filed my amendment three weeks ago after realizing I forgot to include some 1099-NEC income from a side gig. The verification request showed up about 10 days later. From what I've learned lurking in this community, it's totally normal - the IRS has ramped up identity verification especially for amended returns involving unreported income. I completed the online verification yesterday (had to answer questions about my previous addresses and loan amounts), and my transcript already shows the verification was accepted. The whole process was actually smoother than I expected once I stopped worrying about it. Just make sure you have your prior year tax info handy when you do the verification - some of the questions reference old returns.