Are you sure $7k is the only option for a professional website? I use Wix for my business sites and pay about $25/month for the business plan. Have built 3 different business sites that look great. Unless you need super custom functionality, paying thousands for a basic business site seems excessive in 2025.

Another angle to consider - have you looked into whether your other successful business could legitimately use this website too? If there's any crossover in services, customer base, or if the website could benefit both businesses, you might be able to have your other business pay for it as a legitimate business expense and then work out a usage agreement with the 50/50 partnership. This would let you deduct the full $7k against your other business income (which sounds substantial based on your $33k quarterly payments), avoid the partnership contribution complications, and still get the website built. Just make sure there's genuine business purpose for both entities and document the arrangement properly. You could structure it as your other business contracting for website development services, then licensing or subletting usage to the partnership. Much cleaner from a tax perspective than trying to personally fund partnership expenses.

Another option to consider - I found my S Corp accountant through the Enrolled Agent directory on the NAEA website. Many EAs specialize in small business and S Corps and are much more affordable than larger CPA firms. Plus they're licensed by the IRS and can represent you in case of audit. Most now work virtually so location doesn't matter. Mine is in a different state but handles everything perfectly through secure document sharing. Way better service than I ever got from retail tax chains.

As someone who went through this exact transition last year when my longtime CPA retired, I'd recommend being very cautious with H&R Block for S Corp work. Their retail locations often lack the specialized knowledge needed for proper S Corp tax preparation. I initially tried their Small Business Services (which is separate from their retail offices) and while the preparer was more knowledgeable than the seasonal staff, they still made some concerning errors with my reasonable compensation calculations that I caught during review. What worked for me was using the IRS's "Find a Tax Professional" tool on their website - you can filter specifically for Enrolled Agents and CPAs who work with S Corps. I found three candidates in my price range within a week, all willing to work remotely. The EA I ultimately chose has been fantastic and actually costs less than what H&R Block quoted me. My advice: get quotes from both H&R Block's business division AND a few independent professionals before deciding. Don't let the big name fool you into thinking they're automatically better - often the opposite is true for specialized work like S Corp returns.

This thread has been incredibly helpful! I'm dealing with a very similar situation as a software developer working from Brazil for a US startup. The information about foreign-sourced income not being subject to US withholding has been eye-opening. One thing I'd like to add for other Brazilian contractors: make sure you understand how this affects your tax situation with Receita Federal. Since you'll be receiving the full payment without US withholding, you'll need to declare this as foreign income on your DIRPF and pay Brazilian taxes on it. The good news is that you can often claim this as "rendimentos recebidos do exterior" which sometimes has more favorable tax treatment. Also, for those mentioning the W-8BEN form - in my experience, most US companies' accounting software automatically flags foreign contractors for 30% withholding until they have a properly completed W-8BEN on file. Even though you'll leave Part II blank (no treaty benefits), having that form completed and submitted promptly is crucial to avoid any withholding delays. Has anyone here dealt with the situation where a US client initially withholds taxes by mistake and then needs to refund them? I'm curious about the process for getting those funds back if it happens.

This has been such an informative discussion! As someone who's been working as a remote contractor from various countries over the past few years, I can confirm that the guidance here about foreign-sourced income is spot-on. One additional resource that might be helpful: if you're still getting pushback from your US client about withholding requirements, you can direct them to IRS Revenue Ruling 87-4, which specifically addresses the sourcing rules for personal services. It clearly states that compensation for personal services is sourced where the services are performed, not where the payor is located. I've also found that many US companies have automated payroll systems that default to withholding for any foreign contractor, regardless of the actual tax requirements. Sometimes you need to work directly with their tax department or external accountant rather than just HR or payroll to get the proper exemption set up. For those dealing with treaty vs non-treaty countries, remember that the lack of a tax treaty doesn't change the fundamental sourcing rules - it just means you can't claim reduced withholding rates that might be available under treaty provisions. But if your income is foreign-sourced to begin with, the treaty status is irrelevant for withholding purposes.

Make sure you coordinate with siblings BEFORE filing! My brother and I both claimed our dad using Multiple Support Declarations last year because of miscommunication, and we both got audited! Total nightmare sorting it out with the IRS. Also check if your mom qualifies for the new $2,000 family caregiver credit - it's separate from dependent status.

This is such a comprehensive discussion! As someone who went through this exact situation with my father-in-law two years ago, I wanted to add a few practical tips that really helped us: 1. **Document everything meticulously** - Keep receipts for ALL expenses, even small ones like toiletries or food. We used a shared Google Sheet where each sibling could log their contributions monthly. This made calculating the support percentages much easier at tax time. 2. **Get the agreements signed early** - Don't wait until tax season to discuss who will claim the dependent. We had our family meeting in November and got all the Form 2120s signed by December. This prevented any last-minute disputes or delays. 3. **Consider the "fairness factor"** - Even though the person claiming gets all the tax benefits, we worked out an informal agreement where I (as the claimant) helped cover some unexpected medical expenses throughout the year since I was getting the tax advantage. 4. **Medical expenses are tricky** - If you're paying medical bills directly to providers, make sure those receipts clearly show the patient's name and your payment. The IRS may want to see this documentation if they audit the support calculation. The Multiple Support Declaration really is a lifesaver for families sharing elder care costs. Just make sure everyone's on the same page from the beginning!

Just wanted to chime in as someone who's been through this process twice in the past few years. The 4-6 week timeline everyone's mentioning is pretty accurate, but here are a few additional things that might help: 1. If you have access to your tax transcript (which you can get for free on IRS.gov), look for these specific codes: - TC846 with a "DD" indicator = original direct deposit - TC841 = direct deposit returned/rejected - TC846 with "C" indicator = paper check issued 2. The IRS typically batches these rejected refund reissues, so your check might come faster if you're lucky enough to get into an earlier batch cycle. 3. One thing I learned the hard way: if you've recently moved OR changed banks, definitely call to verify both your mailing address AND remove the old direct deposit info from your account. Even though you can't use that bank anymore, having outdated info in their system can sometimes cause additional processing delays. The whole process is frustrating but fairly predictable once you know what to expect. Hang in there - your check will definitely arrive, it's just a matter of patience at this point!

As someone who just joined this community, I'm finding this thread incredibly informative! I'm actually expecting to face this exact situation myself since I recently closed my bank account after a job change and forgot to update my direct deposit info before filing. Reading through everyone's experiences, it seems like the 4-6 week timeline is pretty consistent, which is both reassuring and frustrating at the same time. The transcript code information that several people have shared (TC841 for rejection, TC846 with "C" for check issuance) is something I never would have known to look for - that's going to be so helpful for tracking progress instead of just staring at the "still processing" message on Where's My Refund. I'm definitely taking notes on calling to verify my address, especially since I moved twice in the past year. Better to deal with the hold time now than wait an extra month for a check to get lost in the mail! Thanks to everyone who shared their timelines and tips - this community is already proving to be way more helpful than trying to navigate the IRS website alone.