I'm also dealing with this exact situation and really appreciate finding this thread! Got my 810 code on April 19th after filing in early February, and like so many others here, I have that combination of remote work deductions (first time ever claiming home office expenses) and some freelance graphic design income that seems to be triggering these reviews. Reading through everyone's experiences has been both reassuring and educational. The pattern is so clear - mid-April 810 codes for people who filed in February with "new economy" tax situations. It definitely feels like we're all part of the same systematic review process the IRS is conducting. I'm following all the excellent advice shared here: organized all my documents (W-2s, 1099s from design clients, home office receipts, equipment purchases), and I'm checking my mailbox daily for that notice. The success stories, especially the 6-week timeline some have shared, give me hope this will resolve without turning into a months-long ordeal. What's really helping my stress level is realizing this seems to be more about the IRS adapting their processes for remote work and freelance income rather than any red flags on our returns. We're just caught up in their verification procedures for these newer tax situations. Has anyone in this mid-April timeframe started receiving their notices yet? I'm curious about the timing since we all seem to be experiencing this together. Thanks to everyone for sharing - this community support makes dealing with IRS uncertainty so much more manageable!

I'm also dealing with this exact same situation and feeling so grateful to have found this thread! Got my 810 code on April 25th after filing in early February, and like virtually everyone here, I have that telltale combination of remote work deductions (first time claiming home office expenses) and some side income from online tutoring that seems to be the common trigger. Reading through all these experiences has been incredibly eye-opening - the pattern is unmistakable. We're all getting 810 codes in mid-to-late April after filing in February with these "new economy" tax situations. It's actually reassuring to realize we're part of what appears to be a systematic batch review rather than individual red flags on our returns. I'm taking all the excellent advice shared here: already organized all my supporting documents (W-2, 1099s from tutoring platforms, home office receipts, equipment purchases for my workspace) and I'm checking mail religiously for that notice. The success stories, especially those with 6-8 week resolution timelines, give me hope this won't drag on indefinitely. What really helps is @StardustSeeker's perspective about this being the IRS adapting their processes to handle remote work and gig economy situations rather than us doing anything wrong. We're essentially caught in their learning curve for processing these newer tax patterns. Has anyone who got their codes in the past few days received any notices yet? I'm curious if there's any variation in timing for those of us at the tail end of this apparent batch review. Thanks to everyone for creating such a supportive community around this stressful situation - finding this discussion has been a huge relief!

I just went through this exact situation! For me, it turned out Robinhood only issues 1099-DIVs if you received $10+ from any SINGLE company. My $67 in dividends was spread across 12 different stocks, with none paying more than $9, so I didn't get a form. What I did was download my account statement for December 2023 (it has year-to-date totals) and manually entered the dividend amounts. The IRS doesn't care if you have the actual form - they just want you to report the income correctly.

I had this exact same issue with Robinhood last year! It's so frustrating when you're trying to be responsible about taxes and the brokerage doesn't make it easy. Here's what worked for me: Log into your Robinhood account and go to the "Documents" section in the app (it's under the account menu). Even if there's no 1099-DIV there, download your monthly statements for 2023. Each statement shows your dividend payments for that month, and you can add them all up manually. The $10 threshold that others mentioned is correct - it's per company, not total. So if you got $5 from Apple, $8 from Microsoft, etc., none would trigger a 1099-DIV even though your total was $40. For TurboTax, you can definitely try the import feature first to see if it picks up anything automatically. If not, just enter the dividends manually in the investment income section. You'll need to list each company that paid dividends and the amount - this info should be in your monthly statements. Don't stress too much about the $40 - the IRS cares that you report it, but it's not going to trigger an audit or anything major. You're doing the right thing by making sure to include it!

Great thread everyone! I'm also dealing with Schedule B for the first time and had a related question - what about interest from municipal bonds? I have some tax-free municipal bonds that earned about $85 this year. Do I need to report this anywhere on Schedule B or my tax return? I know it's supposed to be tax-free but I'm not sure if it still needs to be reported somewhere for informational purposes. Also, does anyone know if interest from Treasury bills (T-bills) gets reported the same way as regular bank interest? I have a few that matured this year and want to make sure I'm categorizing everything correctly.

This is such a helpful thread for understanding Schedule B! I'm in a similar boat as a first-time filer with multiple interest sources. One thing that's been confusing me is the timing - if I earned interest throughout 2024 but some of my 1099-INT forms are dated in early 2025, do I report that interest on my 2024 tax return or wait until next year? Also, I have a high-yield online savings account that pays interest monthly, but I only received one 1099-INT for the whole year. Should I be keeping track of the monthly interest payments separately, or is the annual 1099-INT sufficient for reporting purposes? Thanks to everyone sharing their experiences - it's making tax season much less intimidating for us newcomers!

I messed this up on my taxes last year and only reported the net amount I received after the marketplace took their cut. My tax preparer caught it during a review and had me file an amended return. The correct way is definitely to report the FULL amount on Line 1 and then deduct the fees separately. The IRS computers match what the marketplace reports to them against what you report. If those numbers don't match, it could trigger a letter or even an audit. Don't make my mistake - it was a headache to fix!

This is such a common source of confusion for new Schedule C filers! Based on all the great advice here, I want to emphasize the key point: always report the GROSS amount customers actually paid on Line 1, then deduct ALL your business expenses on the appropriate lines. I made this same mistake my first year selling crafts online - I only reported what hit my bank account after fees were taken out. When I got that scary letter from the IRS asking about the discrepancy between what the marketplace reported and what I filed, I learned real quick that their computers cross-check everything! The way I think about it now: Line 1 is "what did customers pay for my products?" and then lines 8-27 are "what did it cost me to run this business?" Platform fees, payment processing, shipping supplies, materials - it all goes in the expense section. This actually works in your favor because you get to claim MORE deductions while staying compliant with what the marketplace reported to the IRS. Don't stress too much about getting it perfect on your first try - the important thing is being honest and consistent with your reporting!

I'm having the opposite problem! My company is in my state but I moved to another state mid-year and have been working remotely from there. My W-2 only shows my original state in box 15. Should I file part-year resident returns in both states?

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I think I understand now - since I physically work from Michigan and my W-2 already shows Michigan in box 15 with state withholding, I just need to file my regular Michigan resident return. It's reassuring to know that the location of the employer doesn't matter as much as where I'm actually doing the work. I was overthinking this because it's my first time dealing with remote work for out-of-state companies. The fact that Texas doesn't even have a state income tax makes this even simpler than I thought. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to explain this - tax season is stressful enough without worrying about filing returns in multiple states unnecessarily!