Hi Cynteria! Tax code 291 typically refers to "Additional Medicare Tax" on your tax documents. This code by itself doesn't indicate that you're receiving money - it's usually related to additional Medicare tax that may have been withheld from your wages if you earned over certain thresholds ($200,000 for single filers, $250,000 for married filing jointly). To better help you understand what this means for your specific situation, could you provide a bit more context? Are you seeing this code on your W-2, tax return, or another document? This will help clarify whether it affects your refund or tax liability.

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I went through this exact same situation two years ago! Entered my old bank account number by mistake and panicked when I realized. Here's what actually happens: The bank will reject the deposit (usually within 1-3 business days of the scheduled date), and then the IRS automatically switches to mailing you a paper check. The whole process typically takes 4-6 weeks from the original deposit date. The frustrating part is that "Where's My Refund" might not update immediately to show the status change, so don't panic if it still shows the direct deposit info for a while. Just keep checking every few days and eventually it should update to show that a check is being mailed. Unfortunately there's absolutely nothing you can do to speed this up - no amendments needed, no forms to file. The system handles it automatically. I know it sucks when you're counting on that money, but at least you'll definitely get it! Hang in there.

Have you asked your HR department? They might have specific guidance on this situation since they're the ones who set up the temporary assignment. Sometimes companies have tax professionals who can give you the correct answers for your specific situation.

Great advice from everyone here! Just wanted to add that even though your expenses aren't deductible, you should definitely keep all your receipts and documentation from this temporary assignment. If the IRS ever questions anything about your income or work situation from that period, having those records will help establish that this was a legitimate work assignment (even if voluntary) and not just a vacation. Plus, tax laws can change - while these expenses aren't deductible now under current rules, it's always good to have the documentation just in case. Also, since you mentioned this was partly to explore a potential future move to Washington, if you do end up relocating there permanently for work in the future, some of those costs might become relevant for calculating moving expense deductions (though those are also very limited now). Better to have the records and not need them than the other way around!

This exact same thing happened to me last year! Turns out the IRS had an old version of my ZIP code in their system from when I moved apartments within the same ZIP but the +4 extension changed. Try using your ZIP+4 from your most recent tax return if you have it, or call your local post office to get the exact ZIP+4 for your current address. Sometimes that extra specificity is what unlocks the system.

Had this exact issue last year and it drove me absolutely crazy! Turns out my middle initial was the problem - I was entering my full middle name but the IRS only had my middle initial on file from my original return. Try variations of how your name appears: with/without middle initial, abbreviated vs full middle name, etc. Also double-check if you're using the ZIP code from when you originally filed vs your current one. The IRS system is ridiculously picky about these details but once I figured out the right combo it worked instantly.

Don't forget that depending on the value of the farmland, Nebraska might also have had estate taxes that would have been due upon your uncle's death. This is separate from the income/capital gains taxes you'll pay when selling. Did you have to file an estate tax return?

Are you planning to reinvest in other real estate? You might want to look into a 1031 exchange to defer the taxes if you're going to buy different investment property with the proceeds.