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Just a heads up - I went through this exact same thing with a small client who suddenly needed my SSN after 2 years. Make sure you ONLY provide it on an official W-9 form, not just in an email or text. And make sure they're actually registered as a legitimate business. I learned the hard way that my "client" was actually operating without proper business registration and couldn't legally issue 1099s anyway.
What happened in your situation? Did you get in trouble with the IRS? Im worried about something similar.
I didn't get in trouble since I'd been reporting all my income properly on my Schedule C forms each year. But it created a mess because they tried to issue me 1099s under a business name that wasn't properly registered with the state or IRS. I ended up having to provide additional documentation during tax filing to explain the mismatch between the 1099 information and the business information the IRS had on file. It was a paperwork headache but not a financial or legal problem since I'd been honest about my income all along.
Anyone know what the current threshold is for 1099s? I thought it changed recently from $600 to something higher?
Still $600 for 1099-NEC (non-employee compensation). You might be thinking of the 1099-K threshold for payment platforms like Venmo and PayPal which was supposed to change to $600 but got delayed again for 2024 filings. It's staying at $20,000 for now.
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That TurboTax error code is so annoying!! I had it last year. Try starting a new return from scratch and see if that helps - sometimes data gets corrupted. Also check if any of your names have special characters or if your address format might be wrong. One other thing to try is clearing your browser cache if you're using the online version.
I get a different error every year with TurboTax 🙄 Last year I switched to FreeTaxUSA and haven't looked back. Way cheaper and actually explains errors better.
Don't forget that you can also make estimated tax payments throughout the year if adjusting W-4 withholding isn't enough. My husband and I both have variable income and we make quarterly payments to avoid a big bill in April. The IRS has a form 1040-ES for this. It gives us peace of mind knowing we're not falling behind!
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Have you been checking your mail carefully? My neighbor's tax refund check came in one of those super plain envelopes that looked like junk mail. She almost threw it away! The envelope just says "Department of Treasury" in the corner without any obvious markings that scream "THIS IS YOUR TAX REFUND!" Also, depending on the amount, they sometimes send those debit cards instead of actual checks now. Those definitely look like spam/junk mail.
Omg I didn't even think of this! I usually toss anything that looks like junk mail right away. I'm gonna go through my mail pile tonight to double check. Do you remember what the envelope looked like exactly? Was it white or brown or what?
It's usually a plain white envelope with a very official looking "Department of the Treasury" return address from Kansas City or Philadelphia. Nothing flashy at all - it's actually designed to not look like it contains something valuable for security reasons. The tax refund debit cards are even worse - they come in white envelopes with "Money Network Cardholder Services" as the sender, which looks exactly like credit card spam. Check your mail pile carefully and maybe even look through your recycling if you can!
Don't panic yet! The IRS is running behind schedule this year. My brother filed on April 10th (paper return) and just got his check yesterday. Paper processing is super slow compared to e-filing. Did you verify your mailing address was correct on your return? A lot of people forget to update their address when they move during the year.
This happened to me 2 years ago. Filed with my old address by mistake and my check got sent back to the IRS. Took another 2 months to get it sorted out! Always double-check your address on the tax forms.
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Another option nobody's mentioned - most tax software has an "audit defense" or review service you can add on. I used TurboTax too and added their MAX service which includes a review by a tax pro. It was like $60 extra when I filed, but they'll also help if you get audited. If you didn't add it when filing, check if they offer it as a standalone service now.
Did you actually use the review service with TurboTax MAX? I'm wondering if they just glance over everything quickly or if they actually do a thorough job looking for missed deductions and credits?
I did use it, but honestly was a bit disappointed. The "review" seemed pretty superficial - they mostly just verified that I had documentation for everything I claimed rather than proactively looking for things I might have missed. For basic returns it's probably fine, but if you have investments, self-employment income, or other complex situations like it sounds like you do, you'd likely benefit from a more thorough review by someone who's looking specifically for missed opportunities.
Just wanna throw out there - be careful about amending returns just to claim small additional deductions. If the difference is only gonna save you like $100 in taxes, it might not be worth the hassle or potential audit risk. I amended my 2021 return for about $850 in missed business deductions and my refund took FOREVER to process. Plus I've heard amended returns get extra scrutiny. Just make sure whatever you find is worth the extra paperwork.
Good point. Do amended returns really trigger audits more often? I'm finding conflicting info online about this.
Olivia Harris
TaxSlayer has worked great for me for prior year returns! Their interface is straightforward and they charge way less than TurboTax. I used it last year for a similar situation (had filed an extension and then needed to submit). One thing to remember: if you owe any money for 2023, you'll likely have some penalties and interest since those continued accruing even with the extension. The extension only gives you more time to file, not more time to pay. The software should calculate this for you though.
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Emma Garcia
•Thanks for mentioning the penalties! I wasn't aware of that distinction with extensions. Do you know roughly how much those penalties typically run? I'm worried now because I definitely didn't pay anything back in April when I filed the extension.
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Olivia Harris
•The failure-to-pay penalty is usually about 0.5% of your unpaid taxes per month, with a maximum of 25%. There's also interest that compounds daily at the federal short-term rate plus 3%. It's not catastrophic for most people with simple returns, especially if you're due a refund (in which case there's no penalty at all). But if you owe a significant amount, it can add up. Most tax software will calculate this automatically once you input when you're filing.
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Alexander Zeus
Just want to throw in another option that nobody's mentioned yet - the IRS has VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites that can help file prior year returns for FREE if you make under $60,000. Since you're still a dependent, you might qualify.
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Alicia Stern
•VITA is amazing, but most sites are only operational during the regular tax season (Jan-Apr). It can be hard to find VITA services for prior year returns in October.
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