I totally feel your pain on the constant refreshing! I went through the same thing last year and learned that most banks process IRS deposits during their overnight batch runs, typically between 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM. Once you see "approved" status on Where's My Refund, it usually means your deposit will hit within 1-3 business days. From my experience with Chase, my refunds have consistently appeared around 3:00 AM. The IRS sends the deposit instructions to banks the evening before, and then each bank processes them according to their own schedule during overnight hours. My advice: set up account alerts in your banking app so you get notified instantly when the deposit hits, then try to stop checking until morning. The obsessive refreshing doesn't make it come any faster (trust me, I tried!), but it definitely increases the anxiety. You're in the home stretch now - approved status is the best news you could get at this point!

I can totally relate to the refreshing obsession! I've been there multiple times and it's such an anxious feeling. From my experience over the past few years, the IRS typically sends direct deposit batches to banks overnight, and most deposits appear between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Since you're showing "approved" status on Where's My Refund after 10 days of e-filing, you're actually in really good shape! That usually means your deposit is coming within 24-48 hours (business days). The IRS processes these in waves, so once you hit that approved status, you're basically in the final queue. My refunds with Navy Federal have consistently hit around 4:00 AM, but I've noticed it can vary by bank. Some of my friends with larger banks like Wells Fargo or BoA see theirs closer to midnight, while others with smaller credit unions get theirs later in the morning. Definitely set up those mobile alerts if you haven't already - it'll save your sanity and you'll know the instant it hits. The waiting is brutal but you're so close now! Try to avoid checking after 9 PM and just look first thing in the morning.

You absolutely made the right decision! Since H&R Block hasn't filed your return yet, you're completely free to back out without paying their fee. This is actually super common - people realize the cost isn't worth it for what's often pretty straightforward data entry. Here's what I'd do: call them today and simply say "I've decided to file my own taxes this year and won't be using your services." Don't let them pressure you with scare tactics about how "complex" your taxes are - that's just their sales pitch. Stay polite but firm. Also, definitely ask for copies of any information they've already entered during your appointment. Since it's your personal financial data, they should provide it to you, and it'll save you time when you're doing it yourself. The $270 you'll save can go toward something much more useful! Most tax software is under $100 and walks you through everything step by step. You'll probably be surprised at how manageable it actually is once you try it.

You're definitely making the smart choice! Since H&R Block hasn't actually filed your return yet, you can absolutely cancel without paying their fee. This happens more often than you'd think - people realize they're about to pay hundreds for what's essentially data entry. Just call them directly and say "I've decided to file my own taxes this year." Don't feel like you need to justify or explain your decision. They'll probably try to convince you that your taxes are "too complicated" but that's just their standard sales approach. Stay polite but firm. One important thing - make sure to ask for copies of any worksheets or information they entered during your appointment. It's your personal financial data and you're entitled to it. This will save you time when you're entering everything into tax software yourself. $270 is a lot of money for most standard returns. You'll probably find that doing it yourself with good tax software is much more straightforward than they made it seem, and you'll save hundreds that can go toward something more valuable!

Does the 1065 instructions specifically address this situation? I'm looking at the 2023 instructions and I don't see clear guidance on partner-to-partner sales...

One thing to keep in mind is the timing of when you recognize the ownership change during the year. You'll need to determine the exact date when the buyout was completed (when ownership officially transferred) to properly allocate the partnership's income, deductions, and credits. For the K-1s, use the "varying interest rule" under Section 706(d) to prorate each partner's share of items based on their ownership percentage during different periods of the year. So if the buyout happened mid-year, Partner D gets 25% allocation up to the buyout date, then 0% after. Partners A & B get 25% allocation before the buyout, then 37.5% after. Also make sure you update Schedule K-1, Part II (Partner's Share of Liabilities) to reflect the new ownership percentages. Partners A & B will need to pick up their additional share of partnership liabilities as part of their outside basis calculation, even though they paid cash for the interest. The partnership agreement should specify how these mid-year changes are handled - whether you use the closing-of-books method or proration method for allocating partnership items. This affects how precisely you need to calculate each partner's share.

Has anyone had issues with getting their 1099 from DoorDash? Last year they sent mine super late and it caused all kinds of problems with my filing.

Great question about DoorDash taxes! I've been doing gig work for a couple years now and can share what I've learned. You're absolutely right to set aside 25% - that's actually a smart conservative approach. The key thing to remember is that you'll pay both regular income tax AND self-employment tax (about 15.3%) on your DoorDash earnings, but the self-employment tax only applies to your net profit after deductions. Since you're already tracking mileage with Stride, you're doing the most important thing. That mileage deduction at 65.5 cents per mile will likely be your biggest tax saver. For someone doing DoorDash part-time, the standard mileage rate is almost always better than tracking actual car expenses. One tip I wish someone had told me earlier: you can also deduct things like insulated delivery bags, a phone mount for your car, and even a portion of your phone bill since you need it for the app. Keep receipts for everything! As for quarterly taxes, since you have a W-2 job, you might be able to just increase your withholding there instead of making separate quarterly payments. That's often easier than trying to calculate and send quarterly payments to the IRS. Good luck with saving for that engagement ring! DoorDash can definitely help build up some extra cash when you're strategic about the tax side.

I went through this exact process last year for my single-member LLC and can confirm that Form 2553 alone is sufficient. The IRS has specific guidance stating that for single-member LLCs electing S corp status, Form 2553 handles both the entity classification change AND the S corp election in one step. One thing I learned the hard way - make sure you understand the payroll requirements that kick in once your S corp election is effective. As an S corp, you'll need to pay yourself reasonable compensation through payroll (with all the associated payroll taxes) before taking any distributions. This was a surprise expense I hadn't budgeted for initially. Also, keep detailed records of when you filed Form 2553. The IRS doesn't always send a confirmation letter right away, so having your certified mail receipt or electronic filing confirmation is crucial if any questions come up later. The election becomes effective on the date you specify on the form (assuming it's filed timely), not when the IRS processes it.

Great question about reasonable compensation! The IRS doesn't give a specific formula, but they look at several factors: what you'd pay someone with similar skills and experience to do your job, your company's profitability, the time you spend working in the business, and compensation paid by comparable businesses in your area. A common rule of thumb is to pay yourself at least 60-70% of what the business profits, but it really depends on your industry and role. I ended up researching salary data on sites like Glassdoor and PayScale for similar positions in my area to justify my compensation level. I initially tried handling payroll myself using QuickBooks, but quickly realized the complexity of quarterly payroll tax filings, state requirements, and year-end forms (W-2s, 940, 941, etc.) was more than I wanted to deal with. Switched to Gusto after a few months - costs about $40/month plus $6 per employee (just me), but it handles all the tax filings automatically and provides good records for the IRS. The peace of mind was worth the cost, especially during my first year as an S corp when I was already learning so many new requirements. Budget-wise, expect to add payroll service costs, potential increases in accounting fees, and the employer portion of payroll taxes to your expenses. The tax savings can still make it worthwhile, but definitely factor in these additional costs when deciding if S corp election makes sense for your situation.