I waited until February 15th last year before filing because my PayPal 1099K came super late despite the January 31 deadline. Some companies just don't meet the deadline and there's basically no consequence for them. So frustrating!

Based on everything discussed here, it sounds like you're in good shape to file now without waiting. Since you made $780 through PayPal, you're well under the $5,000 threshold for 2024, so PayPal isn't required to send you a 1099-K anyway. The fact that you've already included all your PayPal income on Schedule C is exactly what you should be doing. You're legally required to report all income regardless of whether you receive tax forms for it, and it sounds like you've got detailed records which is the most important thing. I'd recommend going ahead and filing rather than waiting. If by some chance you did receive a 1099-K later (which seems unlikely given the threshold), it wouldn't create a problem since you've already reported more income than what would be on the form. The IRS is looking at your total reported income, not trying to match every individual transaction to a form. Getting your refund processed sooner is definitely a nice bonus for being organized with your record-keeping!

Has anyone dealt with FIRPTA withholding for LLCs with foreign partners that own US real estate? We have the regular income withholding figured out, but now we're selling a property and I'm not sure how that interacts with all this.

I've been through this exact confusion with our LLC that has partners in the UK and Australia. The key insight that finally clicked for me is that these are different taxes on different things at different times. Section 1446 withholding (Form 8813) is on the foreign partner's SHARE of partnership income - you withhold this regardless of whether you actually distribute anything. Think of it as withholding on their "allocated" income. Section 1472 (FATCA) withholding is on actual PAYMENTS to foreign entities that haven't provided proper documentation. But here's the crucial part - if you're distributing profits that have already been subject to Section 1446 withholding, and your foreign partner has provided proper W-8 forms, you typically don't need to withhold again under FATCA. The double taxation concern you mentioned is valid - the IRS doesn't want to tax the same income twice. The confusion often comes from not distinguishing between "income allocation" (what triggers 1446) versus "actual distributions" (what might trigger 1472). For your Canadian and UK partners, make sure they provide W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E forms claiming treaty benefits. This documentation helps establish that distributions of previously taxed partnership income shouldn't be subject to additional withholding. I'd recommend documenting which distributions relate to income that's already been subject to 1446 withholding - this creates a clear paper trail showing you're not double-taxing.

Check your bank statement carefully! Sometimes the bank takes processing fees too. My credit union charged me a $15 "transfer processing fee" for receiving my tax refund through direct deposit last year. It wasn't the tax preparer or the IRS, it was my own bank!

Similar thing happened to me but mine was actually a tax offset due to a really old unpaid parking ticket I forgot about from like 6 years ago!! The city reported it to the treasury offset program. The IRS should have sent you a letter explaining why your refund was different than expected.

Is anyone else finding the IRS ITIN renewal process totally baffling in 2025??? Their website keeps giving me error messages when trying to check my ITIN status. And the PDF of Form W-7 won't even download properly on my phone. This whole system feels designed to be impossible to navigate.

Just went through this exact same process last month for my green card application! A few things that might help: First, make sure you're clear on which type of Tax ID you have. If it's an ITIN and you haven't filed taxes with it in 3+ years, it's likely expired and you'll need Form W-7 to renew. If it's an EIN for a business, those don't expire. For the renewal, you'll definitely want to get your tax compliance sorted out first - USCIS really scrutinizes tax history during the naturalization process. I had to get transcripts going back 5 years to prove I was current on all filings. One tip: if you're in a time crunch, consider visiting an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in person rather than mailing everything. They can verify your documents on the spot and it tends to be faster than the mail process. You can schedule an appointment on the IRS website. Good luck with your citizenship application - having all the tax documentation properly organized will definitely help your case!

This is exactly what happened to me last year! The frustrating part is that the IRS notices are so cryptic - they don't clearly explain what "TP TAX FIGURES" and "IMF TOTAL TAX" actually mean or why there's a difference. In my case, the $200+ discrepancy turned out to be related to how I calculated the Additional Child Tax Credit. I had used the worksheet correctly, but there was a limitation based on my earned income that the IRS computer caught that I missed. One thing that helped me was getting the Account Transcript (not just the Return Transcript) - it shows more detailed transaction codes that can help you pinpoint exactly where the adjustment occurred. You can request it online through your IRS account or by calling. Don't give up if you're confident in your calculations. Sometimes the IRS makes mistakes too, and you have the right to challenge their correction if you can provide supporting documentation.

I went through this exact same situation about 6 months ago and it was incredibly stressful! The difference between TP TAX FIGURES and IMF TOTAL TAX on my transcript was about $340, and like you, I was convinced the IRS had made an error. After weeks of trying to figure it out, I discovered the issue was with how I had calculated my Earned Income Tax Credit. I had used the correct income figures, but I missed a subtle rule about how investment income affects EITC eligibility. The IRS computer system caught this automatically when it cross-referenced my 1099-INT forms. My advice: Don't assume you made the error, but also don't assume the IRS did. Get your hands on every piece of documentation - your Account Transcript, all your tax documents, and any third-party reporting forms (W-2s, 1099s, etc.). Compare line by line what you reported versus what third parties reported to the IRS. The good news is that if you can prove your calculation was correct, the IRS will absolutely reverse their adjustment. I've seen it happen. But you need solid documentation to support your position. Keep pushing for answers - that $287 difference could very well be rightfully yours!