Anyone else notice that the $600 threshold is ridiculously low?? I sold like 5 things from my closet last year and got hit with a 1099-K. Thanks government 🙄

This whole situation is why I keep detailed records of everything I sell online now. I learned the hard way after getting multiple 1099-Ks last year and panicking thinking I owed thousands in taxes. Here's what I wish someone had told me earlier: Create a simple spreadsheet with columns for Item Sold, Original Purchase Price, Sale Price, Platform Used, and Date. For each item, calculate if it's a gain or loss. Most of my old collectibles and electronics sold for way less than I originally paid, so they weren't taxable. The key thing is DOCUMENTATION. Even if you're selling personal items at a loss, you need to be able to prove what you originally paid for them. Save receipts, old credit card statements, even Amazon order history - anything that shows your original cost basis. Without that proof, the IRS might assume your cost basis was $0 and tax the full sale amount. Also, don't stress too much about getting 1099-Ks from multiple platforms. Like others said, it's just reporting - the actual tax treatment depends on whether you made a profit or loss on each item, not which app processed the payment.

Called IRS yesterday - they said standard time is 4 weeks but could take up to 6 if theres any postal delays in your area

I'm in week 4 waiting for my paper check too. Called my local post office and they said there's been unusual delays with government mail in my area due to processing backlogs. Might be worth calling yours to see if there are any local issues. Really wish I had done direct deposit - lesson learned for next year!

Another tip from someone who's been doing solo 401k for 7 years - keep really good records of your contributions year over year. The IRS has been increasingly auditing retirement accounts and with a solo 401k YOU are the plan administrator. I track mine in a spreadsheet with dates, amounts, and whether it's employee or employer contribution. Believe me, trying to figure this out retrospectively is a nightmare.

Great advice from everyone here! As someone who just went through my first year of solo 401k reporting, I can confirm that the lack of forms from custodians was definitely confusing at first. One thing I'd add is to make sure you understand the deadline differences too. Unlike IRAs where you have until the tax filing deadline (plus extensions) to make contributions, solo 401k employee deferrals must be made by December 31st of the tax year. However, employer contributions can be made up until your tax filing deadline including extensions. This timing difference caught me off guard in my first year - I thought I could make all my contributions by April 15th like with an IRA, but realized I had missed the window for additional employee deferrals. Luckily I could still max out the employer portion, but it's something to plan for going forward. Also seconding the advice about keeping detailed records. I use a simple spreadsheet tracking contribution dates, amounts, and type (employee vs employer). When tax time comes around, having everything organized makes the reporting so much smoother.

11 Has anyone tried just hiring a part-time remote CFO instead of going with these services? I'm wondering if having someone 5-10 hours a month might be more valuable at the early stages.

For a fintech SaaS at your stage, I'd strongly recommend looking into inDinero - they specialize in startups and scale really well with growth. Their pricing starts around $700/month which includes bookkeeping, monthly financials, and tax prep. What sets them apart is their deep understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue recognition rules. Also consider looking into some of the newer AI-powered solutions like botkeeper or ScaleFactor (though double-check they're still operating). These can be more cost-effective while still providing the tech-savvy approach you need. One piece of advice from someone who's been through multiple funding rounds: invest in getting your books properly set up from day one, especially your chart of accounts and expense categorization. It'll save you thousands when you go to raise your Series A and need clean financials for due diligence. The R&D tax credit optimization alone could pay for your accounting costs for the entire year.

Waiting for your tax refund is like tracking a package that keeps saying "out for delivery" but never arrives! I was in your exact shoes last month - SBTPG showed funded on a Tuesday, and I refreshed my Chase app about 50 times that evening. Nothing. Went to bed disappointed, then woke up to find the money sitting in my account at 3:17am! Chase processes most deposits overnight, like rain collecting in a bucket until it's full enough to pour out all at once. Your money is already on its journey through the electronic banking system - you'll likely see it by tomorrow morning!

I'm in a similar situation right now! My SBTPG just switched to funded status about an hour ago and I'm also banking with Chase. Based on what everyone's saying here, it sounds like I should expect to see the deposit sometime between midnight and 6am tomorrow morning. Really appreciate all the detailed timelines people have shared - it's so much more helpful than the vague "1-2 business days" you get from customer service. Going to try to resist the urge to check my app every 10 minutes tonight! 😅