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Avery Davis
Have you tried contacting FreeTaxUSA's customer service directly? I had a similar issue last year (though with a different tax service), and after explaining the situation to their support team, they were able to help me resubmit my return electronically. They might have specific protocols for dealing with false "already filed" rejections.
Dyllan Nantx
ā¢I tried calling FreeTaxUSA but the wait times were crazy long and when I finally got through, the rep just kept repeating that I need to mail in my return. They didn't seem to have any way to override the system or resubmit electronically. Have wait times gotten any better for reaching them now that we're past peak filing season?
Avery Davis
ā¢Wait times are definitely better now that the initial rush is over. Try calling first thing in the morning when they open (check their website for hours) - I've found that's when wait times are shortest. Ask specifically to speak with a tier 2 support agent who has experience with e-file rejections. The first-level support often just follows basic scripts, but the more experienced agents can sometimes find workarounds. Be polite but persistent about needing a solution other than mailing your return, as they sometimes have processes for special cases.
Has anyone noticed that FreeTaxUSA seems to have more of these weird rejection issues compared to other tax software? I've used them for 3 years and had some kind of strange issue every time, but my friends who use TurboTax never seem to have these problems.
I think it might be related to their verification system. TurboTax charges premium prices partly because they invest more in their backend systems that communicate with the IRS. FreeTaxUSA is great for the price, but their error handling seems less sophisticated. I switched to TaxSlayer after having similar issues and haven't had problems since.
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22 Just a personal experience to add - my wife started a hair styling business last year and we were in a similar situation with equipment purchases before she had income. Our accountant advised us to track everything meticulously (with receipts) but wait until she officially started taking clients before claiming anything. Once she started earning income (even just a little), we were able to deduct some initial equipment as startup costs on Schedule C. The key was showing a genuine attempt to make profit - having business cards, booking appointments, advertising services, etc. Might be the same for your husband's tattoo work!
9 Did your wife have to register her business officially before claiming those deductions? I'm wondering if my husband needs a business license or official DBA name before we can start claiming his equipment purchases.
22 No formal business registration was required for tax purposes, though she did get a business license because our city requires one. For the IRS, you don't necessarily need a formal business entity to be considered "in business" and claim deductions on Schedule C. What mattered more was showing evidence of actually being in business - having clients, advertising services, maintaining business records, etc. The IRS looks for a profit motive and genuine business activity. Your husband should document when he transitions from just learning to actually seeking clients, even if it's just a few at first while still apprenticing.
10 Has your husband considered an LLC? When I started tattooing, I formed an LLC which helped separate business expenses from personal ones. Made it much clearer for tax purposes, especially with equipment purchases. Even during my apprenticeship, I was able to categorize certain equipment as business assets once I formed the LLC.
19 I'm not the OP but I've been wondering about this too. Does forming an LLC actually help with tax deductions or is it mainly for liability protection? Is it worth the filing fees if you're just starting out?
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Lydia Bailey
Anyone know which brokerages process solo 401k applications the fastest? I'm stuck between choosing Vanguard, Fidelity or Schwab for setting mine up tonight.
Mateo Warren
ā¢In my experience, Fidelity has the quickest online process for solo 401ks. I was able to complete everything in about 30 minutes online last year. Vanguard required some paperwork to be mailed in which obviously wouldn't work for your deadline tonight.
Sofia Price
Just a heads up that "open" and "establish" mean different things for solo 401ks. You need to ADOPT the plan by signing the plan documents by Dec 31. Then you technically have until the business tax return deadline to "establish" by opening the account with a financial institution. At least that's what my accountant told me. Might be worth a quick call to verify this info.
This is actually not correct and could cause someone to miss the deadline. For a solo 401k, both adoption of the plan AND establishment of the account need to happen by December 31st. The funding can wait until the tax filing deadline, but the account itself must exist before the year ends. The confusion might be with SEP IRAs, which can be established up until the tax filing deadline. Solo 401ks have stricter timing requirements.
Sofia Price
ā¢Oh shoot, you're right! I was mixing up SEP IRA rules with solo 401k rules. Thanks for the correction - definitely don't want to give anyone bad advice when it comes to retirement account deadlines.
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3 One thing nobody's mentioned yet is that you should look into the IRS Fresh Start program. I went through a similar situation with 3 years of unfiled returns, and there are provisions that might help reduce your penalties. The key is to file all missing returns ASAP. Once everything is filed, if you can't pay the full amount, you can apply for an installment agreement. If your total tax debt is under $50,000, it's usually pretty straightforward. For me, the penalties and interest almost doubled my original tax bill, but I qualified for First Time Penalty Abatement which saved me thousands. Don't wait any longer - the penalties just keep growing!
12 How do you qualify for this First Time Penalty Abatement thing? Is it automatic or do you have to specifically request it?
3 You need to specifically request First Time Penalty Abatement - it's not automatic. The basic qualifications are: you haven't had any significant penalties in the 3 years before the tax year you're requesting abatement for, you've filed all currently required returns (or filed extensions), and you've paid or arranged to pay any tax due. You can request it by calling the IRS after filing all your returns, or your tax professional can help you submit the request. In my case, they removed about $4,300 in failure-to-file and failure-to-pay penalties, though I still had to pay the interest. Definitely worth asking for!
22 Has anyone done this themselves without a professional? I'm in a similar situation (unfiled 2016-2018) but really can't afford to pay someone hundreds per return right now.
9 I filed 3 years of back taxes myself last year. It's definitely doable if you're organized and your situation isn't super complicated. The hardest part was getting all the right documents together. For the actual filing, I used FreeTaxUSA's prior year returns - they're only $15 per state return (federal is free) even for old years, much cheaper than TurboTax. Just make sure you're using the forms for the correct tax years and be meticulous about documentation, especially for self-employment income. Allow yourself plenty of time - each return took me about 3-4 hours.
Savannah Weiner
Look, I'm gonna be blunt. Most of those "tax relief" companies advertising on TV are borderline scams. They charge thousands upfront and often deliver very little. Your best bet is to either: 1) Contact the IRS directly to set up a payment plan. Even with $50k, they'll work with you. 2) Hire a local CPA or Enrolled Agent who specializes in tax resolution. Will be cheaper than those TV companies. Don't waste your money on the national firms with the flashy ads. They'll just take your money and do what you could do yourself.
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Levi Parker
ā¢Is there a difference between a regular CPA and an "Enrolled Agent"? How do you find someone who specializes in tax resolution specifically?
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Savannah Weiner
ā¢An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a tax professional who's been licensed by the IRS specifically to represent taxpayers. They've passed comprehensive exams on tax matters and often specialize in tax resolution. While many CPAs are excellent with taxes, EAs focus exclusively on tax issues and representation before the IRS. To find someone specializing in tax resolution, search for "Enrolled Agent tax resolution" in your area, or check the National Association of Enrolled Agents website. You can also search for CPAs who specifically mention tax resolution services. Always check reviews and ask about their experience with cases similar to yours. A good tax resolution specialist should offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation before charging fees.
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Libby Hassan
Just want to add one important point nobody's mentioned. Before you try to negotiate ANY kind of settlement or payment plan, make sure all your tax returns are filed and up to date - even if you can't pay what you owe. The IRS won't discuss resolution options if you have unfiled returns. I learned this the hard way after spending months trying to set up a payment plan only to be told I needed to file the two missing returns first.
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Hunter Hampton
ā¢This is so true! I had a similar situation where I was trying to set up a payment plan for about $30k in back taxes but kept getting rejected because I had a missing return from 3 years prior. Once I filed that last return, everything went much smoother.
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