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Haley Stokes

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Definitely don't use a CPA with an expired license! My husband and I made that mistake last year and got audited because of improper deductions they claimed. It's been a 9-month nightmare trying to fix everything. When we confronted them about their license, they gave excuses about "being in the renewal process" - turns out they had been practicing without a license for 3 YEARS. Complete disaster. Make sure to get references from people who've worked with them for multiple years, not just someone who had a good first impression. And as someone else mentioned, ask specifically about their experience with your situation (marriage, investments, whatever makes your taxes complex).

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Lourdes Fox

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Yikes, I'm so sorry you went through that! Thanks for the warning - this is exactly the kind of situation I'm trying to avoid. I'm definitely going to verify active licensure before moving forward. Did you end up finding a legitimate CPA after that experience?

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Haley Stokes

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Yes, we eventually found a great CPA through my coworker who's been using him for years. The difference was night and day - our new CPA provided all his credentials upfront without being asked and even showed us his professional liability insurance certificate. One tip: when we interviewed him, he asked US detailed questions about our situation rather than making generic promises about maximizing refunds. That level of detailed interest was a good sign he actually knew what he was doing. He also explained exactly why the previous deductions were improper and helped us file amendments. Good luck with your search!

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Asher Levin

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Honestly the state databases are sometimes very slow to update. My CPA's license showed as "pending renewal" for like 3 months after she'd actually completed everything. Before panicking, maybe just call or email them and ask about it directly? A good professional will understand your concern and provide proof of current licensure. They might even have a paper certificate or email confirmation they can share while the database catches up.

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Serene Snow

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This is a really good point. Government websites are notoriously outdated sometimes. I'd definitely ask them about it - their response will tell you a lot about how they handle client concerns.

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Self-employed with Earned Income Credit (EIC) and nervous about filing - need advice!

So I've been stressing out so much about filing my taxes this year. I did a bunch of research about filing as self-employed and discovered the IRS is apparently cracking down on people who report just enough income to maximize their Earned Income Credit (EIC). The thing is, I legitimately earned almost exactly the amount that maximizes the EIC this year, and it's making me super anxious about submitting my return. I keep second-guessing myself about hitting that "file" button. Here's my situation: In 2023 and 2024, I worked several gig jobs - Instacart, Lyft, TaskRabbit, and GrubHub. Around last summer, I started babysitting for my neighbor's kids after school. It was supposed to be temporary, but I ended up watching 2-3 more kids from the neighborhood too. For my own records, I kept track of payments in a notebook. When I added up everything from Venmo (my personal account, not business) plus cash payments, it came to about $13.5k. During days and weekends I still did gig work, mainly focusing on TaskRabbit where I earned $9.5k according to my 1099. I did the other apps occasionally but never hit the $600 threshold for them to send 1099s. My return has 2 Schedule C forms - one for delivery/gig work and one for childcare. Total earnings are around $24k before expenses. For the gig work, I earned about $11.5k total, but only have the one 1099 showing $9.5k. Everything else is self-reported. I took the standard mileage deduction but was really careful about only counting miles that qualify according to IRS rules. For childcare, I reported ~$13.5k with minimal deductions - just 192 miles for picking up/dropping off kids at school. This puts me right at the maximum for EIC. I'm freaking out about potentially getting audited because my record-keeping was pretty basic and disorganized. I know I'm supposed to report all this income, but I'm worried I'll be asked for documentation I don't really have. Logically, I think it should be fine - I can show them what records I do have and hope for the best. But the anxiety is killing me. I'd almost rather report less and get a smaller refund, but that seems risky too since the payments are on my Venmo. Anyone been through something similar or have advice?

Miguel Ramos

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Just wondering - have you considered using a professional tax preparer who specializes in self-employed taxes? I was in a similar boat last year and paid a CPA who works with gig workers. Cost me about $250 but was totally worth it for the peace of mind. They helped me organize my documentation and told me exactly what I needed to keep for the future. They also told me that most Schedule C audits happen because of wildly inappropriate deductions, not because your income happened to maximize the EIC. As long as your deductions are reasonable and you have some form of records, you're probably fine.

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Amara Okafor

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I thought about that but was trying to save money since my income is already pretty tight. Do you think it's worth the cost even if my situation isn't super complicated? Did they find any deductions you missed or was it just for the reassurance?

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Miguel Ramos

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Yes, I think it's worth the cost even for a relatively straightforward situation, especially in your first year or two of self-employment. The CPA actually found several deductions I had missed - part of my phone bill, a portion of my internet, some office supplies I'd forgotten about. These additional deductions saved me around $400 in taxes, so the service more than paid for itself. The peace of mind was the biggest value though. Having a professional review everything and say "this looks correct" eliminated so much anxiety. They also gave me a simple system for tracking everything this year, which has made the whole process much easier. If money is tight, you might look into VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) which offers free tax help for people who make under $60,000.

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QuantumQuasar

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One thing to consider is to double check your actual EIC calculation. The maximum EIC benefit varies based on your filing status and number of qualifying children. For 2024 taxes (2025 filing season), the maximum EIC is around $7,430 with three or more qualifying children, $6,604 with two children, $3,995 with one child, and $600 with no children. The income sweet spot for maximum EIC is roughly between $14,800 and $21,560 depending on your filing status and number of dependents. So your income might naturally fall in that range without any manipulation.

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Zainab Omar

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This is a good point. The IRS isn't suspicious of people who happen to be in the EIC range - they're looking for people who make up fake income or dependents. Lots of legitimate self-employed people naturally fall into this income range.

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Laila Prince

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Another thing to consider - make sure you get everything in writing! Even after you pay what they say you owe now and even if you get a stipulated decision, keep ALL documentation from this entire process. I had a similar situation where the IRS agreed with my response to a CP2000, but then two years later, I got a notice about the same issue again because different departments weren't communicating. Having all my previous correspondence, including the written acceptance of my explanation, saved me from having to fight the same battle twice. Also, make sure you send your payment with a clear memo/note referencing your specific case number from the CP2000. This helps ensure it gets applied to the correct tax year and issue.

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Sasha Reese

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That's a really good point about keeping all the documentation. Should I also be sending the payment by certified mail or some other trackable method? And do I need to include a copy of the latest CP2000 with my payment?

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Laila Prince

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Absolutely send your payment via certified mail with return receipt requested. That gives you proof of exactly when you sent it and when they received it. I would recommend including a copy of the payment voucher from the CP2000 (not the entire notice), along with a brief letter stating that this payment is for the agreed amount on your CP2000 dated [specific date] for tax year 2019. Include your Social Security number, the notice number, and any other reference numbers on the CP2000. Better to include too much identifying information than not enough.

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Isabel Vega

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Has anyone else noticed how often the left hand of the IRS doesn't know what the right hand is doing? Last year I had THREE different departments giving me THREE different answers about the exact same issue. One suggestion I haven't seen mentioned yet - if you can afford it, it might be worth getting a brief consultation with a tax attorney who specializes in Tax Court cases. They might only charge you for 30 minutes and could give you specific advice for your situation. Sometimes spending $150 on a consultation can save you thousands in headaches later.

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Totally agree about the IRS departments not communicating. I work at an accounting firm and we see this constantly. The examination department will agree to one thing while the collections department is still pursuing the original amount. For the OP, you might check if your local Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) can help. If you qualify based on income, they provide free representation.

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Nia Davis

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One option you may want to consider is just selling your Canadian ETFs and buying US equivalents. That's what I ended up doing after battling with PFIC reporting for 2 years. Yes, you'll take a tax hit upfront, but the long-term compliance headache might not be worth it. Many Canadian ETFs have very similar US counterparts.

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Mateo Perez

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Wouldn't selling trigger that punitive tax rate the first poster mentioned though? Wouldn't that be worse than just dealing with the annual reporting?

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Nia Davis

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Yes, selling will trigger the tax event at potentially the highest rate plus interest charges if you're using the default PFIC method. However, it's a one-time pain versus ongoing compliance costs and headaches. If you can make a QEF election for the current year before selling, that might reduce the tax impact somewhat. Or if you've only held them for a short time, the interest charges might not be too severe. I did the math and realized that even with the higher tax rate on selling, the amount I'd save in accounting fees over the next decade made it worthwhile to just take the hit and simplify my life.

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Aisha Rahman

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Has anyone successfully used the Mark-to-Market election for their PFICs? My Canadian broker provides year-end market values but not detailed PFIC information statements.

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I use MTM for my Australian ETFs. You can only make the election on a timely filed return for the year, and once you make it, you're stuck with it. The upside is you report gains/losses annually as ordinary income (no special PFIC tax rates). The downside is you can't claim losses beyond your gains from other MTM PFICs. It's way less complicated than the default method though.

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Ezra Bates

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Another content creator here! Something nobody mentioned yet - if you're making under $400 net profit for the year from your content creation, you don't owe self-employment tax (though you still report the income). This surprised me when I started out. Also, if your main job already has you close to the Social Security tax limit ($160,200 for 2025), the math changes significantly on what you need to save. My accountant helped me realize I was saving way too much once I hit that threshold at my day job.

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Wait what? I thought ANY side income got hit with self-employment tax! Are you sure about the $400 thing?

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Ezra Bates

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Yep, 100% sure about the $400 threshold for self-employment tax. It's directly from the IRS rules. If your net earnings from self-employment are less than $400, you don't have to pay the SE tax, though you still report the income on your tax return for income tax purposes. Most new content creators don't realize this and end up saving way too much when they're just starting out. Of course, most people who stick with it eventually earn more than $400 in profit annually, but it's good to know the actual threshold.

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Sophia Carson

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Just my two cents - I've been creating content for 2 years now and the biggest mistake I made was not separating my business and personal finances from day 1. Get a separate bank account (doesn't have to be a business account) where you deposit all your platform earnings and pay for expenses. Then I automatically transfer 35% of each deposit into a "tax savings" account. At the end of the year, I usually have more saved than I need for taxes, but that's way better than coming up short!

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Elijah Knight

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This is solid advice. I started doing this after my first year and it made a HUGE difference. My question is do you do quarterly estimated payments or just save it all for April?

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