mine always comes state first then fed but im in california so might be different for u

Stuck in the same boat rn. This PATH act stuff is so annoying fr

Don't forget to look at the tax treaty between the US and your home country! Many treaties have specific provisions for students and teachers on J visas that might affect how you file.

The IRS has a comprehensive database of all US tax treaties on their website at irs.gov. Go to the "International Taxpayers" section and look for "United States Income Tax Treaties - A to Z." Each treaty is available as a PDF download. For J1/J2 visa holders, pay special attention to the "Students and Trainees" articles in your country's treaty - these often provide exemptions for a certain amount of income or number of years. Some treaties also have specific provisions for spouses of students/trainees that could affect how you handle the W4 situation. I'd also recommend looking at IRS Publication 519 "U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens" which explains how tax treaties interact with your visa status and filing requirements.

This whole thread has been incredibly helpful! I was in the exact same situation as Diego and almost fell for the same upsell from my registered agent. They quoted me $225 for "enhanced privacy protection" when getting my EIN. Based on everything discussed here, I'm going to skip their service entirely and just file for the EIN myself through the IRS website. It's good to know that the privacy protection is essentially meaningless since my SSN will be linked to the EIN in IRS systems regardless of who files the paperwork. One quick follow-up question though - once I have my EIN, should I be using it on all business documents going forward instead of my SSN? Or are there specific situations where I'd still need to use my SSN even with an EIN?

This thread perfectly highlights why it's so important to do your research before paying for these "premium" services. I work in business formation and see clients get upsold on meaningless services all the time. The bottom line is simple: for a single-member LLC, your SSN will ALWAYS be connected to your EIN in IRS records. There's no way around this - it's a federal requirement. Any registered agent claiming they can provide "privacy protection" from the IRS is misleading you. Here's what I tell my clients: Get your EIN for free directly from IRS.gov. It takes 10-15 minutes online and you'll have your number immediately. Use that EIN for banking, vendor forms, and business transactions to avoid sharing your SSN unnecessarily. But understand that the IRS will always have both numbers linked in their system. Save your money for things that actually matter - like proper business insurance or accounting software. Don't waste hundreds of dollars on fake privacy services.

Check your transcript on the IRS website. Thats the only way to know for sure. H&R Block is just guessing

I'm in the exact same situation! Filed with H&R Block and got the Feb 17 date, but my transcript still shows nothing updated. It's so frustrating when they give you these specific dates but then it's basically meaningless. I've been refreshing both the H&R tracker and WMR tool obsessively 😅 From what I've learned lurking here, those H&R dates are just estimates based on when they think the IRS *should* process things, not when they actually will. The IRS is still catching up from the backlog and some returns are taking way longer than usual. Have you checked your transcript yet? Mine's still blank which tells me the IRS hasn't even started processing mine yet, despite H&R saying tomorrow. Super annoying but at least we're not alone in this!

Quick tip for the future - always wait until at least the end of February to file if you have investments. I never file before March because almost every brokerage sends corrections. And WeBull is notorious for this. I've used them for three years and got corrected forms every single time. Last year they sent me THREE versions of my 1099-B. The final one arrived on April 2nd, which was super helpful 🙄

I feel your pain - this exact situation happened to me two years ago with a different broker. That $48k swing is definitely stressful, but you're not alone in this. A few practical steps to help you through this: 1. **File the amendment ASAP** - Don't wait. The sooner you file Form 1040-X, the less interest you'll accumulate on any additional taxes owed. 2. **Calculate your additional tax liability** - With a $48k increase in gains, you're looking at roughly $7,200-$18,000 in additional federal taxes depending on your bracket (15-37% for short-term gains). Don't forget about state taxes too. 3. **Set up a payment plan if needed** - If you can't pay the full amount immediately, the IRS offers installment agreements. It's better to file the amendment on time and pay later than to delay filing. 4. **Document everything** - Keep both versions of your 1099-B and any correspondence with WeBull. If the IRS has questions later, you'll need to show the timeline of events. For what it's worth, corrected 1099s this late in the season are frustratingly common. The brokerages often receive updated information from fund companies or discover errors in their own systems. You did nothing wrong - this is just an unfortunate part of having investment accounts. Good luck with the amendment process!