I ran into this exact issue last year! Schwab didn't report some of my smaller distributions on the 1099-DIV, and when I called them, they said distributions under $10 don't need to be reported on the form according to IRS rules. Is your distribution possibly split across multiple small payments that individually fall below reporting thresholds?

This is a great question that many new investors face! Based on what you've described, it sounds like you've discovered the distribution in your Schwab Tax Center was classified as "return of capital," which explains why it didn't appear on your 1099-DIV. Here's the key takeaway: return of capital distributions are NOT taxable income in the year you receive them, so you don't need to report that $175 as dividend income on your current tax return. However, you do need to track it because it reduces your cost basis in the ETF. Think of it this way - the ETF is essentially returning part of your original investment to you, rather than paying you profits (which would be taxable dividends). When you eventually sell the ETF, you'll calculate your capital gain or loss using the reduced cost basis. Since this is only your second year investing, I'd recommend keeping a simple spreadsheet to track these adjustments. Most brokerages like Schwab will automatically adjust your cost basis in their systems, but having your own records is always helpful. You're being very responsible by double-checking everything - that attention to detail will serve you well as your investment portfolio grows!

Pro tip: if u get on an income based repayment plan BEFORE filing taxes they usually won't offset. Worked for me last year!

Been through this nightmare myself last year. Yes, DOE offsets are definitely happening in 2024 - they resumed in October 2023 after the COVID pause ended. I had my entire refund taken except for the refundable portions like CTC and EITC. The key is to act FAST if you want to avoid it. Call the Federal Student Aid contact center at 1-800-621-3115 immediately to discuss rehabilitation or consolidation options. Even if you're already in the offset process, getting into a payment plan can sometimes stop future offsets. Don't wait - tax season moves quick and once that refund is gone, it's gone!

I totally understand your anxiety! 😰 Going through this same situation is so stressful, especially when you have important expenses planned. From what I've learned from others here, TPG reviews are unfortunately pretty standard but nerve-wracking. A few things that might help while you wait: • Check your IRS transcript online (irs.gov) to see if your refund has already been sent to TPG - this can give you peace of mind that the IRS side is done • Keep calling TPG customer service daily - sometimes persistence pays off • Document everything (dates, times, who you spoke with) in case you need to escalate The good news is that most people here seem to get their money within a few days, even though it feels like forever. Hang in there! 💪 Your mom's medical supplies are important and hopefully this gets resolved quickly. Keep us updated on how it goes!

I'm so sorry you're going through this stress! 😔 As someone who's dealt with TPG before, I can share what worked for me: **Immediate steps you can take:** • Get your IRS transcript at irs.gov/individuals/get-transcript - this will show if the IRS has already sent your refund to TPG (code 846 means it's been disbursed) • Call TPG at 1-877-908-7228 and ask specifically what's flagging the review - don't accept vague answers • If they won't give details, ask to speak with a supervisor **What likely happened:** TPG probably received your refund from the IRS already but their automated system flagged something minor (could be as simple as a name formatting difference). The review is on their end, not the IRS. **Timeline reality check:** Most TPG reviews resolve in 2-4 business days. I know that feels like forever when you need the money for your mom's medical supplies, but try to stay calm. If it goes beyond 5 business days, that's when you should escalate more aggressively. Document every call you make. You've got this! 💪

Wait ur telling me ID.me verification doesnt even matter? what was the point then smh

Been there! The frustrating part is that ID.me and TPP are completely separate systems that don't talk to each other. ID.me is for accessing your online IRS account, while TPP verification is specifically for flagged tax returns. When you call 800-830-5084 with your control number 70221424664353, they'll likely ask you questions about prior year tax info, personal details, and specifics from your 2022 return. Make sure you have your 2021 return handy and any documents related to your 2022 filing. The good news is once you complete this verification, your 2022 return should finally process and you'll see movement on your transcript. Just another hoop to jump through in the wonderful world of IRS bureaucracy! 🤷‍♂️

Just want to add another data point - I'm a physician with a similar setup (S Corp, contracted with one hospital system), and I pay $400 quarterly for filing + $1200 annually for my business return. Total yearly accounting costs around $2800. My CPA handles all quarterly estimated tax payments, payroll, reasonable compensation documentation, retirement account coordination, and gives me quarterly planning meetings. That $1650 quarterly fee you're paying would be $6600 annually JUST for quarterly filings, not including your annual returns!

That pricing is absolutely excessive for your situation. I'm a tax preparer who works with several single-member S Corps in healthcare, and your CPA is charging you about 4x what's reasonable. For a straightforward S Corp like yours - one income source, no employees, minimal complexity - quarterly filings should take 30-45 minutes max once everything is set up. Even at $275/hour, that's $125-200 per quarter, not $1650. The fact that they're quoting the same fee for future quarters (when there's no setup work) is a red flag. A reputable CPA would explain that first-quarter costs are higher due to initial setup and client onboarding, with subsequent quarters being significantly less. I'd strongly recommend getting quotes from other CPAs who specialize in small professional service businesses. Many offer flat-fee packages for simple S Corps that would save you thousands annually. Don't let them take advantage of you being new to business ownership.