Have you checked if your employer actually submitted your W-2 information? Sometimes smaller employers miss deadlines or have filing errors. Did you receive physical W-2s or access them through an employer portal?

I'm dealing with the exact same issue right now! Filed my return in mid-February and got my refund already, but my wage transcript is still completely blank. I was starting to panic thinking something was wrong with my filing. Reading through all these responses is so reassuring - sounds like this is just the IRS being slow with their transcript updates as usual. I'll stop checking obsessively and just wait it out. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, this really helped calm my nerves!

Has anyone here actually moved specifically for tax purposes and was it worth it? I'm considering leaving California for Nevada or Wyoming before selling my business next year (looking at a gain around $1.2 million), but wondering if the hassle is really worth the tax savings.

With a $1.2 million gain, you're looking at potentially saving around $159,600 in California state taxes (13.3% top rate) by establishing residency in Nevada or Wyoming before selling. That's definitely life-changing money and worth the hassle for most people. However, California is notoriously aggressive about auditing people who move right before large financial events - they call it the "golden handcuffs" audit. You'll need to be absolutely meticulous about establishing true residency. I'd recommend: 1. Move at least 12-18 months before selling if possible 2. Spend at least 183+ days physically in your new state each year 3. Change EVERYTHING - voter registration, driver's license, bank accounts, doctors, etc. 4. Keep detailed records of where you spend each day 5. Consider selling your California residence entirely to show clear intent The audit risk is real but manageable if you truly commit to the move. Just don't try to fake it - California has sophisticated methods for tracking where people actually live and the penalties for getting caught are severe.

One thing to consider - if your daughter had any expenses related to earning that 1099-NEC income, she should definitely track those and deduct them on Schedule C. This reduces her net profit and therefore reduces how much self-employment tax she owes. Common deductions for college students doing freelance work might include: portion of laptop/computer costs, software subscriptions, office supplies, books or materials related to the work, internet expenses (partial), etc. Every $100 in legitimate business expenses she can document will save her about $15 in self-employment taxes!

Great advice from everyone here! I just wanted to add one more thing that might help - since your daughter is a college student, she should also consider opening a separate bank account for her freelance income if she plans to continue this work. It makes tracking business income and expenses so much easier come tax time, and it looks more professional to clients too. Plus, if she does get audited down the road, having that clear separation between personal and business finances makes everything much cleaner. Also, if she's doing any kind of creative work (writing, design, etc.), she might want to look into whether she needs a business license in your state. Some states require it even for small freelance operations. Better to be safe than sorry! One last tip - have her set aside about 25-30% of any 1099 income she earns in a separate savings account for taxes. That way she won't be scrambling to find the money when tax time comes around next year.

Hey, people in the comments are right. I just did what they said and got my answer. My refund will be issued in another week. Thanks again for putting this out.

Hey Chloe! I had the exact same situation last month - got that cryptic "return closed" message from Input Correction ERS/Rejects and was totally panicked thinking they denied my refund. Turns out it's actually a good sign! It means they finished reviewing whatever flagged your return and cleared it for processing. I got my refund about 10 days after that message. The late night timing is normal too - their system sends these automated updates when they complete the review process. Hang tight, your money should be coming soon! 🤞

To all those having trouble reaching a human at IRS. I just ran across this video that gave me a shortcut to reach a human. Hope it helps! https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c

I'm in a similar situation - received my CP12 notice in early March and still waiting on the refund. From what I've read, the IRS is experiencing significant processing delays this year. The 4-6 week timeframe they mention is more of a general guideline rather than a guarantee. I'd recommend checking your tax transcript online at irs.gov to see if there are any updates on your refund status. If it's been over 6 weeks since you received the CP12, you might want to call the IRS refund hotline, though be prepared for long wait times. Hang in there - these refunds do eventually come through!