I'm going through this exact same thing right now and I'm so stressed about it! 😫 I repaid about $4,200 in unemployment from 2023 but my 1099-G shows the full amount and I'm terrified I'm going to get audited if I don't report it correctly. I called my state's unemployment office THREE times and got different answers each time about how to handle it on my taxes. One person said I'd get an amended 1099-G (never came), another said to just report the difference, and a third said to report it all as income and then deduct it. I'm literally losing sleep over this!

Have you contacted your state unemployment office to request a corrected 1099-G? Some states will issue a corrected form that shows the net amount after repayment, which would make this much simpler. If they won't do that, did they provide any documentation of your repayment that you could include with your tax return? Also, how much did you repay - was it the entire amount or just a portion?

The IRS has special verification procedures for alternating dependents. This is normal. They're preventing fraud. Their systems flag these returns automatically. Manual review takes time. Your return isn't lost. It's in a special processing queue. No need to worry yet. The 2023 processing timeline is longer than usual. Many first-time dependent claims take 8-10 weeks. Keep checking your transcript weekly. Look for code 570 or 971 to appear. That means verification has started.

Welcome to the wonderful world of IRS dependent verification! 😅 I'm in the same boat (filed 2/2, alternating custody with ex). From what I've gathered lurking on this sub, returns with first-time dependent claims or alternating dependents are taking 8-12 weeks this season. The good news is that the vast majority process without requiring any additional documentation. The bad news is there's not much we can do except wait it out. I've seen several posts from people in our situation who suddenly got their DDD after 9+ weeks with zero prior updates. Hang in there!

I had something similar happen last year and it turned into a NIGHTMARE. Started just like yours - weird transcript with mixed year info. Ended up waiting 11 months for my refund because my return got flagged for identity verification but they never sent the letter! I only found out when I called in July. Not trying to scare you, but if you don't see movement in the next week or two, be proactive and call them. Don't assume it's normal processing like I did!

Tax professional here. What you're seeing is the Account Transcript for 2022 showing correctly that you didn't file a 2022 return yet (if you don't need to file for 2022, that's fine). The 2023 transcript shows N/A because it hasn't been fully processed into the transcript system yet. This is completely normal for returns filed in January, especially with the PATH Act delays if you claimed certain credits. As long as WMR shows 'received,' you're fine. Give it another week or two.

Per Internal Revenue Manual 21.5.6.4.7, EITC claims require additional verification procedures before refund issuance. For Tax Year 2023 returns, the IRS implemented enhanced due diligence under IRC §6695(g), requiring income and relationship verification for certain EITC claims. In practical terms, this means approximately 35% of EITC returns are selected for Income Document Matching, which typically adds 14-21 days to processing time. If your return shows code 1242 on your account transcript, you're in this verification queue.

I've claimed EITC for five years straight and this is the longest I've ever waited. Filed January 28th and just got my deposit yesterday! What's interesting is how the system seems completely random - my sister filed a week after me with almost identical circumstances (same employer, similar income, both claim one dependent) and she got her refund two weeks ago. Doesn't the IRS use some kind of automated system? How can two nearly identical returns have such different timelines?

I've been through this twice in the past three years. According to IRS Publication 1345, the transmission acknowledgment should occur within 24 hours, but the reality is that during peak filing periods, this can extend significantly. In my case, both times the returns were eventually processed normally despite the initial delay. No need to resubmit unless explicitly instructed by your tax software provider.

I waited exactly 6 days for my acceptance notification in March. Called my tax preparer on day 4 who confirmed it was transmitted correctly. Got my refund of $3,247 exactly 18 days after the acceptance finally came through. System worked eventually, just slower than expected. Thanks to everyone here who helped me understand what was happening!