Has anyone used TurboTax Business for filing these forms? I'm wondering if it automatically determines the correct filing address based on your situation or if I need to manually select.

I'm facing a similar situation with my Delaware C-Corp - incorporated in Delaware but operating from the UK. Based on all the helpful responses here, it sounds like I should definitely be using the Ogden, UT address since my business operations are entirely outside the US. One thing I'm curious about - does anyone know if there are any timing differences between the two addresses in terms of processing? I'm always paranoid about my forms getting lost in the mail when filing internationally, so I'm wondering if one location tends to be more reliable or faster at processing than the other. Also, has anyone had experience with certified mail when sending to the Ogden address? I'm considering using it for the peace of mind, but not sure if it's worth the extra cost or if regular mail is sufficient for these filings.

mine was supposed to hit 2/10 but got delayed cuz of Presidents Day holiday fyi

Same DDD 2/10 here and still waiting! 😤 Presidents Day definitely threw a wrench in things. My credit union usually gets deposits a day early but nothing yet. Hoping we all see something by end of business today!

Just wanted to mention that if your net earnings from self-employment (like Grubhub) are LESS than $400 for the year, you don't have to pay self-employment tax on that income. You still report it on Schedule C, but you won't owe the 15.3% SE tax. So for your $560, after deducting mileage and other business expenses, if your net profit falls below $400, you'll just pay regular income tax on that amount, not the additional self-employment tax. This is a small but important distinction that might save you some money!

Great thread everyone! As someone who also does gig work, I want to emphasize one more important point: even if you're not required to file a tax return based on your total income, you might still WANT to file if you had taxes withheld from other jobs during the year. For example, if you worked a regular W-2 job and had federal taxes withheld, but your total income (including the Grubhub earnings) is still below the filing threshold, you could get a refund by filing. Just something to consider! Also, starting good record-keeping habits now will save you tons of headaches as your gig income grows. I learned this the hard way when I went from making $500 one year to over $3,000 the next and had to scramble to recreate my expense records.

I'm a bit hesitant to share this, but my experience with this verification process wasn't great last year. I received the same notice, and I thought I could just wait it out... but it turned out they were verifying my dependents, and I ended up having to submit additional documentation after the initial review period. This extended my wait to almost 90 days total. I'm not saying this will happen to you, but if you're depending on this money for important expenses, you might want to have a backup plan just in case. The majority of people do get through the verification without issues though.

Going through the exact same thing right now! My transcript shows the 570 to 971 progression just like yours, and I got my notice three days ago. Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring - seems like most people are getting their refunds well before the 60-day mark. I've been obsessively checking my transcript daily (probably not healthy, but here we are), and from what I've gathered, the key is watching for that 571 code to appear. That's when you know they've released the hold. The waiting is definitely the hardest part, especially when you're trying to budget around it. I've got student loan payments coming up, so I totally get the stress of not knowing exactly when the money will hit. But based on what everyone's shared, it sounds like 30-45 days is more realistic than the full 60 they mention in the notice. Hang in there - sounds like we're both in the same boat waiting for this verification to clear!

You should check your driver app accounts too. Even if DoorDash/UberEats didn't mail you a 1099, they sometimes have tax documents available for download in your driver portal. Worth checking before you file.

Don't forget you can deduct mileage for all those deliveries! Standard rate was 67 cents per mile for 2024. Even with just $475 in income, the mileage deduction could potentially offset most of that.