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I've used TaxAudit twice before and had mixed experiences. First time was great, agent was responsive and handled everything professionally. Second time (different agent) was more like what you're experiencing - spotty communication and long delays. If you're not getting responses, definitely escalate to their management. They're a legitimate company but like any service business, quality can vary between individual agents. Don't just wait and hope they'll respond - be proactive about contacting them through multiple channels.

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Lydia Bailey

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Did you end up getting your audit resolved successfully even with the unresponsive agent? I'm curious if I should just stick with them but be more aggressive about contacting management, or if I should try one of the other options people mentioned.

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Yes, it did get resolved successfully, but only after I escalated to a supervisor who assigned me a new agent. The important thing is to act quickly - don't wait until the last minute hoping your current agent will suddenly become responsive. If you're only 9 days from deadline, I'd honestly consider one of the other options mentioned alongside escalating with TaxAudit. The peace of mind from knowing your audit response is being actively handled is worth it. At minimum, request an extension from the IRS (which one of the services might help with) to give yourself more breathing room. Don't let the deadline pass without taking action.

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Julia Hall

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Has anyone here just responded to an audit themselves without using any service? I'm in a similar situation and wondering if these services are even worth the money or if I should just DIY it.

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Mateo Warren

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It really depends on the complexity of your audit and your comfort level with tax matters. Simple correspondence audits focusing on one or two items can often be handled yourself if you have good documentation. More complex audits involving multiple years, business income, or substantial amounts are riskier to handle alone. If you do go the DIY route, be extremely organized, respond only to what they're asking for (don't volunteer additional information), and consider requesting an extension if you need more time to gather documents. The IRS publication "Your Rights as a Taxpayer" is worth reading before responding.

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Julia Hall

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Thanks for the advice. Mine is pretty simple - just questioning some education credits I claimed. I have all the tuition statements and receipts so maybe I'll try handling it myself first. If it gets complicated I can always get help later I guess.

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Ava Thompson

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Don't forget to consider whether your dad qualifies as your dependent under the qualifying relative tests: 1. He doesn't have to live with you to be your dependent (parents are an exception to the residency test) 2. His gross income must be less than $4,700 for 2024 (Social Security generally doesn't count toward this unless he's required to file a return) 3. You must provide more than half his total support 4. He can't file a joint return with someone else If Social Security is his only income and it's not taxable, he should meet the gross income test. The main thing is calculating whether you provide more than half his support - you'd need to figure out how much of his expenses you're covering vs. how much he pays from his SS benefits.

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Amara Chukwu

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For the support test, would the mortgage payment and utilities I pay count toward my support of him? And would his contribution just be whatever he spends on himself from his SS money? Still trying to understand how to calculate this properly.

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Ava Thompson

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The support calculation includes housing costs, so your mortgage payment and utilities would definitely count, but only for his portion. The IRS generally accepts dividing these costs evenly by the number of people in the household. So if it's just you and your dad, half of your housing costs would count as support you provide for him. For his contribution, you're right - it's whatever he spends from his SS on his own support (food, clothing, medical expenses, personal items, etc.). If he puts money in savings or spends it on non-support items, that doesn't count as him supporting himself.

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Miguel Ramos

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Just something to watch out for - I claimed HOH with my mom as dependent and got audited bc she filed her own return and didn't check the box that someone else could claim her. Make sure ur dad doesn't file if he doesn't need to, or if he does, he checks that box!!

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That's a good point. The most common audit trigger for HoH is when the dependent doesn't properly indicate their status. Communication is key here!

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Sean Kelly

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My sister is a CPA and handled this exact situation for a client last year. The key was having detailed medical documentation that specifically stated: 1. The excess skin resulted from medically necessary weight loss surgery 2. The removal was necessary to prevent ongoing infections and discomfort 3. The procedure was not primarily for appearance reasons They had to document actual medical issues caused by the excess skin. She said without those documented medical reasons, the IRS rejected similar claims from other clients. One client even got audited over it.

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Zara Mirza

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Does the IRS ever pre-approve these kinds of deductions? I'm worried about claiming it then getting hit with penalties later.

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Sean Kelly

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The IRS doesn't offer pre-approvals for specific deductions before you file. They review after the fact if questions arise. The best protection is thorough documentation. This means doctor's letters clearly stating medical necessity, history of treatments for issues caused by the excess skin, and a clear connection between the gastric bypass and the need for skin removal. The better your documentation, the stronger your position if questioned later.

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Luca Russo

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Just want to add that I actually DID deduct my panniculectomy (medical tummy tuck) after losing 90lbs. I had a letter from my doctor documenting the recurrent infections and limited mobility. Make sure your surgeon codes it properly as medically necessary and not cosmetic! My procedure was coded as "panniculectomy for medical symptoms" not "abdominoplasty" which is considered cosmetic.

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That's really helpful! Did you have any issues with the IRS questioning the deduction? And did you need to get specific CPT codes included in your documentation?

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Don't stress about it! I was in a similar situation last year - college student, dependent on parents' taxes, and had some small crypto trades. Here's what I learned from my tax professor: 1) Capital losses (like your $6) can only help you on taxes, never hurt you 2) As a dependent, you only need to file if your income is above certain thresholds 3) Even if PayPal reports the transaction to the IRS (which they might not for such a small amount), it doesn't automatically mean you have to file The main thing is to keep records of the purchase and sale just in case, but this tiny transaction shouldn't impact your FAFSA or create any tax headaches.

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Would it be worth filing anyway just to establish the capital loss? I hear you can carry those forward to future tax years when you might have actual income.

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That's actually a good question about carrying forward the loss. Technically, yes, you could file just to document the $6 capital loss and carry it forward to future tax years. The IRS allows you to carry forward capital losses indefinitely until they're used up. However, for such a small amount ($6), it's probably not worth the effort of filing just for that. The time spent preparing and filing a return would far outweigh any potential future tax benefit from such a small loss. If the loss were larger (say, hundreds or thousands of dollars), then it would make more sense to file and establish that carryforward.

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Caden Turner

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Quick question - what happens if PayPal does send a 1099 for the crypto transaction? Will the IRS come after you if you don't file?

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The threshold for PayPal to issue a 1099-K for crypto in 2025 is $600 in total proceeds, so they probably won't send one for a single $500 transaction. But even if they did, the IRS matching system would see it was sold at a LOSS, not a gain. They generally don't pursue non-filers when there's no tax due (especially for dependent students). Just keep your records showing it was a loss transaction.

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Has anyone tried using just Excel or Google Sheets instead of paying for software? I'm super tight on cash while starting up and wondering if spreadsheets would work for the first year...

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Nia Harris

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I used Google Sheets for my first year in business and it was fine, but I only had about 10-15 transactions per month. I created columns for date, vendor, amount, category, and notes. Then had another sheet that totaled each category for tax purposes. Worked okay, but got tedious to maintain as I grew.

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Also, don't forget about saving for quarterly estimated taxes! This was my biggest shock when starting my business. The IRS wants you to pay taxes quarterly, not just at the end of the year. If you wait, you might get hit with penalties. I set aside about 30% of all income in a separate savings account for taxes. Better to have too much saved than not enough!

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