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Still waiting after 145 days... called again and they just tell me to keep waiting smh
try contacting your local taxpayer advocate! worked for me
mine came through last week! took 97 days total. check your transcripts daily, thats how i knew it was coming
gives me hope!! what cycle code were u?
I was cycle 20241505 - they processed it right after the 846 code showed up on my transcript. @Dmitri keep checking yours, things can move fast once they start processing!
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Just a heads up - if your university issued you an incorrect 1042S, you should also check if they reported the correct amounts to the IRS on Form 1098-T for your qualified education expenses. Universities that mess up your residency status sometimes also report tuition incorrectly, which can affect education credits.
I didn't even think about that! Just checked my 1098-T and it shows $22,500 for qualified expenses but my actual tuition was $27,300. Should I contact the university to get this corrected too?
Yes, definitely contact your university's bursar or student financial services office about correcting the 1098-T. That $4,800 difference could potentially impact education credits you're eligible for. If they won't correct it, you can still claim the actual amount you paid for qualified expenses on your tax return, but be prepared to provide documentation if questioned. Keep all your tuition receipts and payment records showing the full $27,300 you paid.
Has anyone successfully e-filed with this situation? I'm in a similar boat with an incorrect 1042S but when I tried to submit my return electronically, it got rejected because the system was looking for a 1040NR instead of a regular 1040.
I had to paper file when this happened to me. The e-file systems get confused when you have 1042S withholding but are filing as a resident alien on Form 1040. I mailed my return with a copy of my 1042S attached and got my refund after about 10 weeks.
I actually managed to e-file successfully after running into the same rejection issue! The trick was to make sure I didn't check any boxes indicating nonresident status in my tax software. In FreeTaxUSA, there's a section about foreign income/status - I had to explicitly select "No" to all the nonresident alien questions even though I had a 1042S form. Also, when entering the 1042S withholding, I labeled it as "Federal income tax withheld from Forms 1099, 1042S, etc." rather than trying to categorize it as nonresident withholding. The system accepted it on the second try and I got my refund in about 3 weeks via direct deposit.
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Has anyone else noticed that the IRS seems to be getting more interested in side hustles and cash transactions lately? I sold some stuff at a community yard sale last summer and the organizer was telling everyone to "keep it under $600 total" which made me wonder what the actual rules are. It's weird how cash still feels like this gray area even though there's nothing illegal about it!
Yeah the $600 thing relates to that 1099-K reporting requirement someone mentioned above. But deposits under $10k are different - that's related to anti-money laundering rules. I think people confuse these different thresholds all the time!
The confusion around these different thresholds is totally understandable! I've been through this exact situation myself. Here's what I learned after researching extensively: The $600 threshold is for 1099-K reporting by payment platforms (eBay, PayPal, etc.) - this just means they report your gross sales to the IRS, not that you automatically owe taxes. The $10,000 threshold is for bank reporting of cash deposits - this is anti-money laundering, not tax-related. For your garage sale situation, since you're selling personal items at a loss, there's generally no taxable income regardless of these reporting thresholds. The key is being able to demonstrate these were personal belongings sold for less than you paid. My advice: Keep simple records (what you sold, approximate original cost), deposit your cash normally without trying to structure it, and if you get a 1099-K, just report it properly showing the loss. The IRS isn't trying to catch people decluttering their homes - they're looking for actual unreported business income. Don't let the fear of these thresholds prevent you from managing your money normally. Cash from legitimate garage sales is perfectly legal to deposit!
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your friend is buggin if he thinks this will work lmaoo. my cousin tried sum similar claiming his gf brother who was locked up. he got the money initially but then boom 6 months later irs sent a letter saying he was getting audited. had to pay everything back plus like $1500 in penalties. tell your boy not to mess with the irs man they don't play around!!
Did your cousin face any other consequences besides paying back the money and penalties? That's exactly what I'm worried about - my coworker getting in serious trouble beyond just financial issues.
nah he just had to pay back everything plus the penalty. but he was lucky cause they decided it was a "mistake" not deliberate fraud. if they think your friend is intentionally lying that could be way worse. i heard they can pursue criminal charges for tax fraud but usually only for really big money or repeat offenders. still wouldn't risk it tho. irs has gotten way more aggressive with audits lately and they definitely check dependent claims extra careful. plus the stress of dealing with them for months ain't worth any refund.
Your coworker is absolutely setting himself up for disaster. I've seen this exact scenario play out multiple times, and it never ends well. The IRS has sophisticated cross-referencing systems that will catch this - they receive data from correctional facilities and will flag returns claiming incarcerated individuals as dependents. Even if the refund gets processed initially (which sometimes happens), the IRS will eventually audit and demand repayment with penalties and interest. The "support test" is crystal clear - when someone is incarcerated, the government (not your friend) is providing their housing, food, medical care, and other basic needs. There's no way your coworker can legitimately claim he's providing more than half of this person's support. The fact that H&R Block's software shows a refund means nothing - tax software only processes the information entered, it can't verify if that information is truthful. Your friend is essentially committing tax fraud, and the IRS takes this very seriously. The $4,000 refund isn't worth the audit, penalties, potential criminal charges, and years of dealing with the IRS. Show him these responses and maybe he'll reconsider before he ruins his financial future over what amounts to theft from the government.
Dylan Evans
3 Has anyone successfully appealed their excise tax? My bill seems ridiculously high, and I'm wondering if there's a standard process to contest it or if it varies by state too.
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Dylan Evans
•5 I successfully appealed mine in Connecticut! The process isn't too complicated - I had to fill out a form explaining why I thought the assessment was wrong, provide documentation (in my case, proof that I had sold the car partway through the year), and submit it to the local tax office. Got a response in about 3 weeks with an adjusted bill. Each town/city might handle it slightly differently, but most have some kind of formal appeal or abatement process. Check your bill - it might mention the appeal process on the back or in the fine print.
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Melina Haruko
I went through this exact same confusion last year when I moved to a new state! The timing of vehicle excise tax can be really confusing because it varies so much by location. In most states, you're correct that excise tax is charged for the current year, not the previous year. Since you bought your car in March 2025, you should only be paying for the portion of 2025 that you'll own the vehicle. However, some states bill for the full year upfront and then prorate it. A few things to check on your bill: - Make sure they have the correct purchase date - Verify they're using the right vehicle value (some states use MSRP, others use actual purchase price) - Check if they're only charging you for March-December 2025, not the full year If something looks off, definitely call your local tax assessor's office before the due date. I found an error on mine where they had me listed as owning the car since January when I actually bought it in June. Got a corrected bill within a week that was about $200 less. Don't stress too much - these billing errors are actually pretty common, especially with newly purchased vehicles!
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