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I'm a tattoo artist too. Filed my taxes last year. Got the Child Tax Credit. Claimed my business expenses. Received a nice refund. Used TurboTax Self-Employed. It walked me through everything. Wasn't that complicated. Just needed my 1099s and expense receipts. Definitely worth doing.
Would your friend possibly qualify for the Earned Income Credit as well? I believe the income thresholds are somewhat higher for those with qualifying children, aren't they?
I had no idea the income limits were that high! I thought EIC was only for people making under $25,000 exactly. I've been missing out on claiming this for my 4-year-old for the past 2 years! š±
Be careful assuming everything is fine. I had a similar situation last year and it turned out there was an issue: ⢠My return was accepted on 1/28 ⢠Transcript showed no filing for 6 weeks ⢠WMR just said "still processing" ⢠Eventually received a letter requesting identity verification ⢠Took another 8 weeks after verification to get my refund Not trying to alarm you, but "acceptance" only means the return passed basic validation checks. It doesn't mean everything is proceeding normally. I'd suggest checking WMR daily and watching your mail carefully for any notices. The IRS is notoriously slow at updating their systems to reflect actual status.
Just to provide some hope - I filed on January 23rd (exactly 1 day before you) and had the exact same issue. My transcript showed no record of filing for precisely 32 days. Then on February 24th, everything updated at once and my refund was deposited 6 days later. The system is definitely backed up this year, but as long as you have your acceptance confirmation, you should be fine. For what it's worth, my filing status also changed this year (from HoH to MFJ) and I suspect that triggered additional verification. The transcript lag seems to be affecting exactly 36% of early filers based on the poll in another thread.
Got my AZ refund last wk - $188 for MFJ w/ ~90k income. Fed was $2100+. AZ's flat tax system makes small refunds totally normal. Btw, they're super fast w/ processing - filed 3/15, DD hit 3/29. The ADOR website is actually decent for checking status too.
The Arizona Form 140 instructions specifically state that the average processing time for e-filed returns with direct deposit is 8-12 business days, which aligns with your experience. The state's implementation of the flat tax rate of 2.5% (reduced from 2.98% in 2022) has actually streamlined processing considerably compared to prior years.
Did you have to do anything special to get your refund that quickly? I filed on 3/20 and still waiting... starting to worry something's wrong with my return. Is there a specific status page for Arizona refunds like the Where's My Refund tool for federal? š¬
According to the ADOR website (https://azdor.gov/individual-income-tax-information), Arizona's average refund for 2023 tax year is around $200 for individuals and $250 for joint filers. Your $174 is within normal range. The AZ Department of Revenue has a refund status checker at https://aztaxes.gov/Home/CheckRefund that usually updates within 5-7 days after filing. I'm slightly concerned it might take longer this year since we're getting closer to the April 15 deadline.
I would say that, in my experience, transcript updates typically take around 3-4 weeks during peak filing season, though it might possibly be longer depending on various factors. The IRS seems to prioritize actual return processing over updating their information systems, which is probably a reasonable approach given their limited resources. If you're concerned about your business financing, you might want to contact your lender to see if they'll accept alternative documentation temporarily.
OMG I was literally in the SAME situation last year and it was so stressful! I needed my tax info for a mortgage application! What worked for me was going to my local Taxpayer Assistance Center - I made an appointment online and brought my filing confirmation. They printed a statement confirming my return was in processing which my lender accepted! Might be worth trying if your loan timeline is tight!
Connor O'Neill
Same boat here. Filed February 5th. Waited three weeks for acceptance. Need my refund bad. Planning home repairs. Every day checking WMR. Nothing changes. Called IRS twice. No help. Just told to wait.
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Yara Nassar
OMG I'M FREAKING OUT waiting for my refund too!!! But the community wisdom here is that we ALL need to chill out! Every year people panic about slow processing, and every year 99% of returns eventually process fine. The IRS is dealing with outdated systems, budget cuts, and millions of returns. Unless you get an actual letter from them, assume everything is fine but slow. I've been filing for 15+ years and NEVER had a return not process eventually!
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