I'm also in this same boat and finding this thread incredibly helpful! Filed 3/2, completed ID verification on 3/25, and just got the 570 code yesterday with an as-of date of 5/15. No 971 notice here either. Reading through everyone's experiences, it's clear this post-verification 570 pattern is happening to a lot of people this tax season. The consistency of the timelines (verification completion → 2-3 week gap → 570 without 971) really does suggest this is part of their automated review process rather than individual return problems. @Yuki Tanaka - I really appreciate you laying out your timeline so clearly. It helps put my own situation in perspective. The fact that you've already got congressional support lined up is smart planning, and your May 6th date is coming up soon. Fingers crossed for good news! What's giving me the most hope is how many people have shared that this resolved automatically within their as-of date timeframe. The explanation about automated income matching makes so much sense - they're probably just verifying our reported income against W-2s and 1099s in their system. One thing I'm wondering - for those who have been through this before, do you typically see any movement in your transcript in the days leading up to your as-of date, or does it usually update all at once? Trying to figure out if I should be checking daily or just wait until my 5/15 date. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences - this community support makes the waiting so much more manageable!

I'm going through almost the exact same situation! Filed 2/22, completed ID verification on 3/19, and got my 570 code on 4/16 with an as-of date of 5/3. Like everyone else here, no 971 notice. This thread has been incredibly reassuring - the consistency of all our timelines really does suggest this is just part of their automated review process this year. The 2-3 week gap between verification completion and the 570 appearing seems to be standard, and the explanation about income verification makes so much more sense than panicking about major return errors. @Yuki Tanaka - your proactive approach with congressional contacts was smart, especially since your May 6th date is so close. The fact that you already have that support in place gives you good backup options if needed. What's giving me hope is how many success stories people have shared about these resolving automatically within the as-of date timeframe. The pattern seems to be: panic when you see the 570, stress for 2-3 weeks, then relief when it resolves on schedule. I'm trying to resist the urge to call before my 5/3 date based on the advice here about avoiding multiple calls creating conflicting notes. Has anyone else found it helpful to set up transcript monitoring through the IRS app, or is checking manually better for catching updates quickly? Really grateful for this community - dealing with IRS issues alone is so much more stressful than having others who understand exactly what you're going through!

This has been such an educational thread! I filed my taxes using TurboTax Free edition last week and was stressing about the same thing - wondering which bank would process my refund and if I'd made the right choice going with the free version. After reading through everyone's experiences, I'm feeling so much more confident! It's amazing that using the completely free version actually means FASTER processing since the refund goes directly from the IRS to my bank account without any intermediary. I had assumed that paying for premium services would somehow speed things up, but it's actually the opposite. I followed the advice to double-check my TurboTax confirmation email, and sure enough, it shows $0 in fees with no refund transfer products selected. I also looked up my IRS transcript using the link someone shared, and I can see transaction code 846 with my actual bank's routing number - not some third-party bank. What a relief! The Wednesday/Friday IRS processing schedule and the 7-10 day timeline for direct deposits that Carmen mentioned as a tax preparer are super helpful benchmarks. It's so much better to have realistic expectations based on actual professional experience rather than just guessing. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and expertise - this community truly makes the tax filing process less intimidating for newcomers like me! 🙏

This entire discussion has been incredibly helpful! I'm a first-time TurboTax user and filed with their free edition about a week ago. Like so many others here, I was completely confused about which bank would handle my refund and whether I'd somehow made things slower by not paying for their premium services. Reading through everyone's experiences has been such a relief! It's fascinating that the free version actually provides the fastest refund processing since it goes directly from the IRS to your bank account. I never would have guessed that paying extra fees would actually slow things down by adding an intermediary bank step. I took the advice from this thread and checked my TurboTax confirmation email - it clearly shows $0 in fees and no refund transfer products, so I'm confident I'm getting the direct IRS route. I also pulled my transcript and found transaction code 846 with my credit union's routing number, which gives me complete peace of mind. The professional insights about the Wednesday/Friday IRS processing cycles and the 7-10 day timeline for direct deposits have really helped set proper expectations. It's so much better than just anxiously checking Where's My Refund multiple times a day without understanding what to expect! Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge and experiences - this community has transformed my tax filing anxiety into actual confidence in the process. It's amazing how much better things feel when you understand how they actually work! 🙌

Just to add to all the great information here - I went through a very similar situation with my daughter last year. One thing I learned that might be helpful: make sure to keep detailed records of the exact dates involved, especially if the stock price was volatile around the gift transfer date. Even though you mentioned the price didn't change between gift and sale, the IRS will want to see documentation of the fair market value on the actual gift date for their records. I used the closing price on the date of transfer and kept a screenshot of the stock quote from that day. Also, since your son immediately put the proceeds into CDs, that's actually a smart move tax-wise. The capital gains tax will be due on his return for this year, but the CD interest going forward will be taxed as ordinary income in future years when the CDs mature. Just something to keep in mind for his future tax planning. The good news is that since you stayed under the annual gift tax exclusion, this is a pretty straightforward transaction from a documentation standpoint. Your son just needs your original purchase price and date, plus proof of the gift transfer.

This is a great thread with lots of helpful information! I just wanted to add one more consideration that might be relevant for future planning: if you're thinking about gifting more appreciated assets to family members, you might want to consider the timing strategically. Since your son immediately sold the stock and invested in CDs, it sounds like he needed liquidity rather than wanting to hold onto the specific stock. In cases like this, sometimes it can be more tax-efficient to sell the appreciated stock yourself (especially if you're in a lower tax bracket than the recipient), pay the capital gains tax, and then gift the cash proceeds instead. This way, you control the timing of when the capital gains are realized and can potentially take advantage of lower tax rates or offset gains with any losses you might have. Of course, this depends on your respective tax situations and bracket differences. The approach you took is perfectly fine and legitimate - just something to consider for future gifts if tax optimization is a priority. The annual gift tax exclusion applies either way, so you have flexibility in how you structure these transfers.

I dealt with a very similar situation a couple years ago when I moved from New York to North Carolina mid-year while my spouse remained in New York for work. The multi-state filing process can definitely be overwhelming at first! Here's what I learned that might help you: **Key insight:** You're essentially filing as if you're two different taxpayers for state purposes, even though you file jointly federally. Your wife files as a straightforward Colorado full-year resident, while you file as a part-year resident in both states. **Income allocation strategy:** For joint income like investments and interest, I allocated based on the number of days I was a resident of each state. So if you moved to Arizona on July 1st, roughly 50% of joint investment income would go to each state. Keep it simple - most states accept a straightforward time-based allocation. **Documentation that saved me:** I created a simple timeline showing my move date, last day of Colorado employment, first day of Arizona employment, and when I changed my driver's license/voter registration. Both states accepted this as proof of my residency periods. **Software workaround:** I ended up treating each state return almost like separate tax situations in FreeTaxUSA. For Colorado, I entered our joint information but marked myself as a part-year resident. For Arizona, I did the same thing separately. It's clunky, but it works. The first year is definitely the hardest - once you establish the pattern, subsequent years are much more straightforward. Don't stress too much about getting every dollar perfectly allocated. As long as you're reasonable and consistent, both states typically accept your approach. Good luck with your filing!

I'm in a similar boat right now - moved from Oregon to Nevada mid-2023 while my partner stayed in Oregon for her job. The multi-state tax situation has been giving me nightmares! Reading through all these responses has been incredibly helpful. I think the biggest takeaway for me is that the standard tax software really isn't designed for these complex situations where spouses live in different states. I'm leaning toward trying one of the specialized services mentioned here rather than continuing to fight with TurboTax. The income allocation piece seems straightforward enough (time-based split for joint income), but I keep worrying about missing state-specific deductions or credits that could save us money. One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet - has anyone dealt with this situation where one of the states has no income tax? Nevada doesn't have state income tax, so I'm wondering if that simplifies things or creates different complications. I assume I still need to file as a part-year Oregon resident for the months I lived there, but I'm not sure if Nevada requires any kind of filing just to establish residency. Thanks to everyone who's shared their experiences - it's really reassuring to know this is a common situation and that there are workable solutions!

This has been such a helpful thread! As someone who just went through my first 1040-NR filing last month, I wanted to add a few practical tips that might help other first-timers: First, don't panic if you get a CP notice from the IRS after filing - I got a CP12 notice asking for additional documentation about my tax treaty benefits, which apparently is pretty common for nonresident returns. It wasn't an audit or anything scary, just them wanting to verify the treaty claim I made. Second, if you're claiming treaty benefits, make sure to keep copies of everything. I had to send them my visa documents, proof of my home country residency, and a statement explaining which treaty article I was claiming. The specialized software helped me identify the right article, but having all the supporting docs ready made the follow-up much smoother. Also, for anyone wondering about state returns - the rules can be completely different from federal. I was a nonresident for federal purposes but ended up being a part-year resident for my state (New York). The taxr.ai service mentioned earlier handled both correctly and explained why my state status was different. One last thing - start early! I waited until mid-March to file and wish I had started in February. Nonresident returns seem to take more time to prepare properly, especially if you need to research treaty benefits or have multiple income sources.

This thread has been absolutely invaluable! I'm in the exact same situation as Katherine - first-time filer on a work visa trying to navigate the 1040-NR process. I wanted to add one important consideration that I discovered during my research: if you received any income from sources outside the US during the tax year (like bank interest from your home country, freelance work, etc.), you'll need to report it on your 1040-NR even though it's not subject to US tax. This was something I almost missed until I read the instructions more carefully. Also, for anyone who might be eligible - check if your home country has a totalization agreement with the US for Social Security taxes. I found out that my country does, which means I can get a refund of Social Security taxes that were withheld from my paychecks. You need to file a special claim form with the Social Security Administration (separate from your tax return), but it could result in a significant refund if you've been working here for a while. The software recommendations in this thread look great - I'm definitely going to try one of the specialized options rather than risk the paper filing route. Thanks everyone for sharing such detailed experiences!