I think we should be careful about suggesting someone can simply not report income... The employer may have already submitted their information to the IRS, and the system is designed to match these reports. While it's true the IRS is understaffed, their automated systems still flag discrepancies between reported income and filed returns. The potential consequences of intentional omission might outweigh any small tax savings.

IMO ur overthinking this. Just add it to ur return - ez fix. If u got a W-2, the IRS already knows about it anyway. Their computers auto-match that stuff. If u didn't get a form, technically still reportable but tbh the risk/reward is diff. Def report if u got official docs tho. BTW if ur using tax software it'll take like 2 mins to add another W-2 or 1099. Not worth the stress of wondering if they'll catch it.

You might want to consider opting out of advance payments altogether if your income fluctuates. I typically recommend that remote workers with variable income take the full credit at tax time instead of monthly advances, particularly if there's any possibility your annual income might exceed eligibility thresholds. This approach generally eliminates potential repayment obligations if your actual 2024 income differs substantially from your 2023 reported income. The opt-out deadline is usually around the 28th of the month prior to the payment month.

Just adding that I got accepted last week and saw nothing about advances on my account for 2 weeks. Then suddenly it appeared in my IRS account under the 'Messages' tab, not where I expected it. Check there. Also make sure you actually qualify - they look at your AGI, filing status, and number of qualifying children. I think the income limit is $200,000 for single filers and $400,000 for married filing jointly.

I've been through this exact situation three years in a row now. Each time, my state refund (California) came through about 2 weeks after filing while my federal was held until late February due to EITC. Last year I called my state tax board directly and they confirmed they don't follow the PATH Act restrictions - they have their own fraud prevention systems but they don't automatically hold EITC returns until February 15th like the feds do. I was shocked at how different the processes are! The only time your state might be delayed is if they specifically flag your return for review or if your state tax calculation depends heavily on federal numbers that haven't been verified yet. But that's case-by-case, not a blanket hold like the federal PATH Act.

Let me clarify this based on my experience as someone who's dealt with this for years. The PATH Act is strictly a federal law that requires the IRS to hold refunds claiming EITC or ACTC until February 15th. I remember when it first went into effect in 2017 - what a mess! States have their own tax systems and processing timelines. My wife and I file in Illinois, and we typically get our state refund 2-3 weeks before our federal when we claim EITC. However, there's a small catch - some states use information from your federal return to verify your state return. So while they're not legally required to hold your refund, they might wait until they get certain verification from the feds.

Technical solution breakdown for accessing transcripts: 1. ONLINE PORTAL (fastest): - Navigate to IRS.gov/account - Select "Create or View Your Account" - Complete Secure Access authentication (requires financial verification) - Select "Tax Records" then "Get Transcript" - Choose transcript type and tax year - Download PDF immediately 2. TRANSCRIPT BY MAIL (medium timeframe): - Visit IRS.gov/getTranscript - Select "Get Transcript by Mail" - Input SSN, DOB, address from most recent return - Select transcript type and tax year - Allow 5-10 business days for delivery 3. FORM 4506-T (slowest option): - Download Form 4506-T from IRS.gov - Complete all fields, especially Line 6 (transcript type) - Mail to appropriate IRS center based on your location - Processing time: 10-15 business days Caveat: If you've implemented a credit freeze with the credit bureaus, you'll need to temporarily lift it before attempting online verification.

NGL, I had major probs with the online system back in Jan. Got locked out 3x trying to verify my ID! Finally called the transcript request line (800-908-9946) and used the automated system. Super easy - just needed my SSN, DOB, and mailing address. Transcripts showed up in my mailbox about a week later. Def not as fast as online, but way less headache. Feel ya on the hedge maze comparison - IRS systems can be a nightmare! Hope u get what u need without too much hassle.

The health insurance verification process typically takes 6-10 weeks from the date of rejection. But is that really the whole story? Not always. If you received a specific error code related to Form 8962 (Premium Tax Credit), the process might be expedited. Have you checked your online account for any notices requiring a response? Sometimes what appears to be a rejection is actually a request for additional information, and the clock doesn't start until you provide it.

My health insurance rejection took 45 days to resolve, while my sister's took only 21 days. The difference? She had all her 1095-A forms properly reconciled with her 8962, while I had a discrepancy. If your situation is like mine where the marketplace information doesn't match what you reported, expect closer to 6-8 weeks. If it's more like my sister's where it's a simple verification issue, it might be closer to 3-4 weeks. Would you say your situation involves a data mismatch or just verification?