I've been dealing with a similar multi-tiered partnership situation for the past two years, and here's what I've learned through painful experience: First, you're absolutely right to be cautious about unnecessary filings. Since Florida has no personal income tax and Texas generally doesn't tax passive investment income for non-residents, you likely won't owe anything in those states even if you technically have sourced income there. However, the key thing to watch for is whether the underlying LLCs are engaged in active business operations versus just holding rental properties. If they're actively managing real estate (property management, development, etc.), some states might consider this "doing business" which could trigger different filing requirements. One thing that really helped me was requesting a detailed breakdown from the Colorado partnership showing exactly what type of income is being sourced from each state. Many partnerships provide generic K-1s without this detail, but they should have the underlying information available. Also, don't overlook potential reciprocity agreements or credits. Wisconsin might have provisions that reduce your overall tax burden from multi-state filings, especially if you end up owing taxes in other states. The bottom line: get the state-by-state income breakdown first, then determine actual filing requirements rather than assuming you need to file everywhere income is sourced.

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue website has a good section on reciprocity agreements and tax credits for taxes paid to other states. You can find it under their "Nonresident and Part-Year Resident" section. Generally, Wisconsin allows credits for income taxes paid to other states, which can significantly reduce your overall burden. For researching reciprocity by state, the Federation of Tax Administrators has a useful chart showing which states have reciprocal agreements, though it's more helpful for wage income than partnership income. For partnership-specific rules, you'll likely need to check each state's tax department website individually. One thing I learned the hard way - some states have "safe harbor" provisions for small amounts of partnership income (usually under $1,000-$3,000 depending on the state) where you don't need to file even if income is technically sourced there. Colorado itself has such provisions for non-resident partners in certain situations. Since your partnership involves active property management, I'd definitely recommend getting that state-by-state breakdown before making any filing decisions. The nature of the activity can completely change your obligations, and it sounds like you're in a similar situation to what I dealt with. Better to get the details upfront than deal with amended returns later!

I've been having the exact same issue! Called at 7:10 AM this morning and got the "call back during normal business hours" message, which makes no sense when they're supposed to be open. It's incredibly frustrating when you have a time-sensitive tax question. One thing I discovered recently is that the IRS has different phone numbers for different types of issues, and some seem to have better availability than others. If you're calling about a specific notice you received, try using the phone number printed directly on that notice rather than the general taxpayer assistance line. I had much better luck when I called the number on my CP2000 notice compared to the main 1-800-829-1040 line. Also, I've found that calling exactly at 7:00 AM (not even 7:01) gives you the best shot at getting through. Their system seems to hit capacity almost immediately after opening. Set an alarm and have your phone ready to dial right at 7:00 on the dot. If all else fails and you just need basic account information, the automated system at 1-800-829-1040 can actually provide quite a bit of info if you have your SSN and filing details handy. It's not ideal, but sometimes it can answer simple questions without needing to talk to a human. Hope this helps - the IRS phone situation is definitely broken, but persistence usually pays off eventually!

I've been dealing with this exact same frustration for weeks now! The IRS phone system is absolutely broken during tax season. What's worked for me is calling at exactly 7:00 AM EST - not 7:01, but right at 7:00. Their system hits capacity within minutes of opening. Also, try calling on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings if possible. Mondays and Fridays are the worst for wait times. If you're calling about a specific notice, use the phone number printed on that notice rather than the general line - those department-specific numbers often have better availability. For refund questions, the "Where's My Refund" tool on irs.gov updates daily and might save you from having to call at all. But I totally understand wanting to speak to someone when you have a complex situation like an amended return. The "call back during normal business hours" message is just their way of saying they're at maximum capacity - it doesn't mean they're actually closed. Keep trying every 15-20 minutes and you'll eventually get through. It's ridiculous that we need these workarounds just to reach our own tax agency, but persistence does pay off!

I'm currently dealing with this exact same situation and finding this thread has been such a huge relief! Just received my LTR 2645 C letter yesterday and went into complete panic mode, especially since we already received our refund back in February ($2,341). It's incredible how many people are experiencing this identical issue - really demonstrates that this is a massive system coordination failure on the IRS's part rather than individual taxpayer problems. The fact that their refund processing system can successfully review, approve, and distribute refunds, but then their notification system sends out contradictory letters weeks later is just mind-boggling. Based on all the positive call experiences shared here by both taxpayers and tax professionals, I'm planning to call first thing tomorrow morning using the number on the letter. It's frustrating that we have to spend our time cleaning up their system errors, but at least now I know what to expect and that the agents are familiar with this widespread glitch. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their experiences and outcomes - this community discussion has been more helpful than anything I could find on official IRS resources. It's amazing how much anxiety is reduced when you realize you're not alone in dealing with government system failures!

I'm going through this exact same situation right now! Just received my LTR 2645 C letter yesterday and had that immediate heart-dropping panic moment, especially since I already received my refund over a month ago ($2,145). Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly reassuring - it's clear this is a massive system coordination failure on the IRS's end rather than anything we taxpayers did wrong. The fact that their computers can successfully process returns, approve refunds, and send out payments, but then their notification system is completely out of sync sending letters weeks later is just mind-boggling for a government agency in 2025. Based on all the successful call outcomes shared here, I'm definitely going to try calling first thing tomorrow morning using the direct number on the letter. It's frustrating that we have to waste time fixing their system glitches, but at least now I know what to expect and that the agents are very familiar with this widespread issue. Thank you so much to everyone who shared their experiences and outcomes - this community has been way more helpful than anything I could find on official IRS websites or resources. It's amazing how much anxiety gets reduced when you realize you're not alone in dealing with government incompetence!

Has anyone successfully gotten their Airbnb annual tax summary to actually match the 1099-K amount? I've tried for 3 years and they never match exactly. Always off by a few hundred dollars even after accounting for all the fees.

This is such a common issue with Airbnb hosts! I went through the same confusion last year. Here's what I learned after consulting with my CPA: You definitely need to report the full gross amount from your 1099-K on your Schedule C - this is what the IRS will be expecting to see since they receive a copy of that form from Airbnb. The key is then deducting all those Airbnb fees as legitimate business expenses. Look for these line items on Schedule C: - Line 10 for commissions and fees (this covers Airbnb's service fees) - Line 27a for other expenses (you can itemize things like payment processing fees) Also don't forget about other deductible expenses like cleaning supplies, repairs, utilities for the rental space, and depreciation on furniture/appliances used exclusively for the rental. I found it helpful to download all my transaction history from Airbnb for the year and create a simple spreadsheet tracking gross bookings vs. net deposits. This gives you a clear paper trail in case of any IRS questions later. The bottom line is your net rental income should end up being the same whether you report gross and deduct fees, or just report net - but matching the 1099-K is important for avoiding any red flags.

I'm really sorry you're going through this financial stress! A sudden 2.5-3x increase in federal withholding is definitely not normal and sounds like a payroll system error. Here's what I'd suggest as immediate next steps: **First, gather your documentation:** - Pull up your last 3-4 pay stubs to compare the exact withholding amounts - Check if there's a "year-to-date" section that shows if your total withholding is way higher than it should be - Log into your employee portal to verify your current W-4 settings **When you contact HR, be very specific:** - Ask them to pull up your exact withholding configuration (filing status, dependents, additional withholding amounts) - Find out if there were any payroll system updates or changes in the past month - Request a written explanation of what changed and when **Common culprits I've seen:** - Filing status accidentally changed from "married" to "single" - System updates that reset W-4 information to default settings - Old W-4 forms being reapplied after migrations - Changes to pre-tax deductions that increase your taxable income The key is getting someone in HR or payroll who can actually investigate the system configuration, not just tell you "that's what it calculated." If the first person can't help, don't hesitate to escalate. Most importantly - if this is a system error, you'll get that excess withholding back either through corrected future paychecks or your tax refund. Hang in there!

I completely understand the panic you're feeling - a sudden $385 per paycheck decrease is absolutely devastating when you're already living paycheck to paycheck! Based on what you've described, this is almost certainly a payroll system error. A 2.5-3x increase in federal withholding without any changes on your part is not normal and typically indicates one of these issues: 1. **Filing status changed** - Most commonly from "married filing jointly" to "single" 2. **Allowances/dependents removed** - System updates sometimes reset these to zero 3. **Phantom additional withholding** - Extra withholding amounts added that you never requested 4. **Pre-tax deduction changes** - If benefits got misconfigured, more income becomes taxable **Action plan for tomorrow:** - Print your last 3 pay stubs and create a side-by-side comparison - Log into your employee portal and screenshot your current W-4 settings - Ask HR for your "payroll setup report" (the actual document, not just a verbal check) - Specifically ask if there were any system updates or migrations recently Don't let HR dismiss this with "the system calculated correctly" - you need someone who can actually investigate what changed in your configuration. If the first person can't help, escalate immediately. The good news is these issues are usually fixable within 1-2 pay periods once properly identified, and you'll get the excess withholding back either through corrected paychecks or your tax refund. You've got this!