The IRS is slower than my grandma using the internet rn ngl 🐌

Same situation here in NJ - filed in early February and still stuck on "not processed." I've been checking the Where's My Refund tool daily and it hasn't budged. Really hoping this gets resolved soon since I'm counting on that money for some bills. Thanks for posting this, at least I know I'm not alone!

Has anyone here tried using nominee shareholders or directors as a way to obscure beneficial ownership? I've heard this might help with CFC issues but I'm not sure how effective it would be in practice.

As someone who's dealt with similar international tax complexities, I'd strongly recommend focusing on legitimate business substance rather than trying to work around CFC rules. The key is ensuring your structure reflects genuine economic activity. For your Dubai-US LLC situation, consider these legitimate approaches: 1. **Tax Treaty Benefits**: The US-UAE tax treaty may provide some relief from double taxation through foreign tax credits or reduced withholding rates. 2. **Check-the-Box Elections**: Depending on your business model, you might benefit from different tax classifications for your LLC under US tax rules. 3. **Timing Strategies**: Consider the timing of income recognition and distributions to optimize your overall tax position within the rules. 4. **Professional Consultation**: Given the complexity and recent changes to UAE tax law, I'd strongly recommend working with tax professionals who specialize in US-UAE structures and are familiar with both jurisdictions' CFC rules. The penalties for getting this wrong can be severe, especially with the increased information sharing between tax authorities globally. Focus on compliance first, then optimization within the legal framework.

Call the AL offset hotline - sometimes they can tell you b4 processing starts if theres anything pending

I feel your pain on the waiting! Alabama also offsets for unpaid property taxes and DMV fees if you owe them. One thing that helped me was checking my credit report first - sometimes debts that could cause offsets show up there before you even realize you owe them. The uncertainty is the worst part but at least Alabama sends a notice if they do take anything from your refund.

What software are people using to actually file their crypto taxes? I've been using TurboTax but it seems limited for handling complex crypto situations.

As someone who's been through the crypto tax maze multiple times, I'd strongly recommend getting your documentation in order before making any sales. The IRS is definitely ramping up crypto enforcement, and having bulletproof records is crucial. For your specific situation with the 0% capital gains bracket, here's what I've learned: 1. **Specific identification is your friend** - As others mentioned, this gives you the most control. You can strategically sell high-basis coins to minimize gains per transaction. 2. **Track everything meticulously** - Date/time of each purchase, exact amount paid, fees, fair market value at time of purchase. For sales: date/time, proceeds, which specific coins you're selling. 3. **Consider the bracket carefully** - The 0% long-term capital gains rate has income thresholds. Make sure your other income plus your crypto gains don't push you over the limit. 4. **Don't forget about state taxes** - Even if you qualify for 0% federal, your state might still tax capital gains. The fact that you kept your own records despite the exchange merger puts you way ahead of most people. Just make sure those records can clearly identify specific units if you go the specific identification route.

Have any of you tried calling TurboTax directly? I had a similar issue last year and their advanced support team was actually pretty helpful. They have specialists who deal specifically with investment reporting issues.

I'm dealing with the exact same TurboTax ESPP/RSU nightmare! The data contamination between different sales is absolutely maddening. I've been going in circles for days trying to get my Microsoft ESPP transactions entered correctly. Based on what I'm reading here, it sounds like the Forms view workaround that Carmen mentioned might be my best bet. I'm also curious about the taxr.ai solution that a few people have had success with - has anyone else tried it beyond Andre? I'm hesitant to upload sensitive documents to a third-party service, but at this point I'm running out of options. One thing I've noticed is that the TurboTax bugs seem to get worse when you have multiple ESPP purchases throughout the year with different discount percentages. The software just can't seem to handle the varying ordinary income adjustments properly. Has anyone found a way to work around this specific issue, or is switching to H&R Block really the only solution? Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it's reassuring to know I'm not the only one pulling my hair out over this!