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Tasia Synder
Has anyone here actually received confirmation that their paper return was processed? I mailed mine 4 months ago to the Austin address (I'm in California) and the "Where's My Refund" tool still says "Return Not Processed" when I check. Getting really worried they lost it.
Paper returns are taking FOREVER this year. I mailed mine in February and it took 16 weeks to show up in the system. The IRS is seriously backlogged with paper returns. If you can e-file next year, definitely do it - electronic returns are processed in weeks instead of months.
I feel your pain on this address confusion! I went through the same nightmare last year when I had to paper file. The key thing to remember is that the IRS has been consolidating processing centers, which is why you're getting conflicting info from different sources. For 2023 California returns, Sydney Torres gave you the correct addresses above. Just to reinforce: - NO payment: Austin, TX 73301-0002 - WITH payment: Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501 Pro tip: Use certified mail with return receipt so you have proof it was delivered. The IRS can take 6-8 weeks just to acknowledge they received a paper return, so don't panic if you don't see it in their system right away. Also, double-check that you're looking at the 2023 Form 1040 instructions, not older versions. The IRS updates these addresses periodically, and outdated info floating around online is probably why your neighbor and others are giving you different addresses. Good luck with your filing!
This is really helpful, thank you! I'm actually in a similar situation - had to switch to paper filing this year after years of e-filing. One question though - do you know if there's a different address if you're filing an amended return (1040X)? I might need to file one later and want to make sure I don't send it to the wrong place again. The whole processing center consolidation thing has made this so much more confusing than it used to be.
Ravi Sharma
ā¢Good question about amended returns! Form 1040X has different mailing addresses than regular 1040s. For California residents, amended returns (1040X) should be sent to: Internal Revenue Service Austin, TX 73301-0215 This is the same processing center but a different P.O. Box number specifically for amended returns. Unlike regular returns, amended returns all go to the same address regardless of whether you're sending additional payment or expecting a refund. Just remember that amended returns take even longer to process - typically 16-20 weeks compared to the 6-8 weeks for regular paper returns. And you can't e-file a 1040X for most situations, so you'll be stuck with paper filing for amendments regardless. Hope this helps save you from another mailing address headache!
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Juan Moreno
Did you move during that time? Sometimes they sent paper checks that got lost in the mail
Alana Willis
ā¢nope same address for 5 years
Check your 2020 and 2021 tax transcripts - they should show if the EIP was issued and when. If it shows as issued but you never got it, you'll need to request a payment trace. The IRS has been dealing with tons of these cases where the system shows payments went out but people never received them. Don't give up - you're entitled to that money!
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Khalid Howes
Just to add another data point - I received a similar Facebook settlement payment of $412 last year, also through PayPal. I never received any tax forms either. I ended up reporting it on my Schedule 1 as "Other Income" and wrote "class action settlement" in the description field. Had no issues with my return.
Ben Cooper
ā¢When you filed, did you include any supporting documentation with your return? Or just kept records in case of audit?
Ava Thompson
I just went through this exact situation with a different class action settlement! The key thing to remember is that even without a 1099 form, you're still responsible for reporting the income. I called the IRS directly (took forever to get through) and they confirmed that settlement payments like these go on Schedule 1, Line 8i as "Other Income." For documentation, I kept screenshots of my PayPal transaction, the settlement notice email, and any correspondence about the lawsuit. The IRS agent told me that's sufficient backup documentation if needed later. One tip: make sure to write a clear description like "Facebook class action settlement" on the form so it's obvious what the income source was. This helps if there are ever any questions down the road.
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Omar Farouk
Ok but what about stuff thats a little more complicated? I had a situation where I sold an item on ebay on Dec 30 2024 but the money didnt hit my account until Jan 3 2025 and paypal sent me a 1099-K for 2025. But the actual sale happened in 2024. Which year is this supposed to be reported for?
CosmicCadet
ā¢For platforms like eBay/PayPal, they report income on 1099-K forms based on when they processed the payment to you, not when the sale occurred. So if you received the 1099-K for 2025, that's when you'd report that income - on your 2025 return (filed in 2026). This follows the cash basis accounting principle that most individuals use for taxes - you report income when you receive it, not when you earn it. The date of the sale isn't relevant for tax purposes in your case; it's when the money became available to you.
Just to add another perspective on timing that might help others - retirement account withdrawals follow the same "when you receive it" rule. I had an early 401k withdrawal in late December 2024, but my former employer didn't process it until January 2025. Even though I requested it in 2024, it shows up on my 2025 1099-R because that's when I actually received the funds. This timing can actually be strategic if you're trying to manage your tax bracket - you might want to delay a withdrawal to the following year if you've already had a high-income year. Same goes for things like cashing out unused vacation days or exercising stock options. The key is always when the money hits your account or you receive the check, not when you initiated the transaction.
Aisha Ali
wait what does cycle 5 even mean? im new to all this tax stuff
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Ethan Moore
ā¢Last digit of your cycle code. Cycle 5 means weekly updates, usually Thursday night/Friday morning
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Lukas Fitzgerald
Same situation here! Filed 1/25, accepted 1/27, cycle 20250605 with ACTC. My transcript looks almost identical to yours - processing date Feb 24, code 150 with $0.00, and those future April dates. The waiting game is brutal but at least we know PATH should lift soon. That long number you mentioned (70211-424-09595-5) is just an internal IRS reference number, totally normal. Hang in there, we're all in this together! š¤
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