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Yuki Sato
Has anyone tried those online CPA matching services? I've seen ads for them but not sure if they're legit or just trying to push you to the highest bidding accountants.
I used CPAselect last year and it was hit or miss. They matched me with three accountants but only one was actually taking new clients. That said, the one I ended up with has been great. Just make sure to do your own vetting even after they match you.
Yuki Sato
ā¢Thanks for sharing your experience! I'll give it a try but will definitely interview them carefully before committing.
Andre Dubois
Just want to add - check if your prospective new CPA has experience with your specific situation (small business, investments, etc). I switched to a CPA who specializes in freelancers and she catches deductions my previous general accountant missed completely. Also ask about their preferred communication method! My old CPA was phone-only which drove me nuts, new one does email which is so much better for me.
Luca Ferrari
ā¢Good point! My business involves international clients and my current CPA seems completely lost with the foreign income reporting. Need to find someone who specializes in that for sure.
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Grace Durand
I've been a tax accountant specializing in oil and gas for 15+ years. Here's what you need to know: 1. Your new CPA is correct. IDC and depletion should be subtracted from box 14a when calculating SE income. 2. The note on your K1 about "QBI not reduced" is standard language that specifically exists to tell you these amounts need to be backed out for SE tax purposes. 3. Your former CPA was incorrect, and yes, you should definitely amend 2020 and 2021 returns. With differences of $45k and $85k, you're looking at potential SE tax savings of approximately $6,800 and $12,800 respectively. Don't be surprised that your former CPA is resistant - admitting this error would open her up to liability for the mistake. I'd suggest having your current CPA or another preparer handle the amendments.
Max Knight
ā¢Thank you for this clear explanation! Since my current CPA isn't being very responsive, do you think this is something I could potentially handle myself with tax software? Or is it too complex for DIY?
Grace Durand
ā¢I wouldn't recommend DIY for this particular situation. The amendments will need to properly document the IDC and depletion adjustments, and most consumer tax software doesn't handle these specialized oil and gas calculations well. If your current CPA continues to be unresponsive, I'd suggest finding a new preparer who has specific experience with oil and gas partnerships. Look for someone who regularly works with clients who have working interests rather than just royalty interests. This distinction is critical, as they have very different tax treatments, and it's where many CPAs get confused. The investment in a knowledgeable preparer will likely pay for itself many times over given the tax amounts at stake.
Steven Adams
A key point I haven't seen mentioned yet - the statute of limitations for amending returns is typically 3 years from the original filing date, but can be extended to 6 years in certain situations. Make sure you get those amendments in for 2020 ASAP before the window closes!
Is the 3-year clock from the original due date or the actual filing date? My 2020 return was on extension and filed in October 2021.
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Sophie Duck
Don't forget that if you claim certain credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC), the IRS can't issue your refund before mid-February by law, no matter how early you file. This is due to the PATH Act which helps prevent fraud.
Is that still true? I thought they changed that rule recently?
Sophie Duck
ā¢The PATH Act requirements are still in effect for the 2025 filing season. There have been no changes to this law. If you claim EITC or ACTC, the earliest you would see your refund is around February 15th, regardless of when you file. The IRS uses this time to verify income reported on W-2s and 1099s against the credits claimed to prevent fraudulent refunds. While there are occasionally discussions about modifying these rules, no actual changes have been implemented yet.
Anita George
last year i filed on feb 3 and got my refund by valentine's day. my friend waited til april and didn't get hers until june!! early bird gets the worm lol
That timing makes sense - returns filed closer to the deadline take longer because the IRS gets swamped. I always aim for early February once I have all my documents. Just make sure you have EVERYTHING before filing!
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Something nobody's mentioned yet - even if you can't beat the standard deduction now, keep track of your potential itemized deductions anyway. My first 3 years as a homeowner I couldn't itemize, but in year 4 I had some major medical expenses plus I replaced my roof and HVAC. That one "expensive year" pushed me well over the standard deduction threshold. If I hadn't been tracking things all along, I would have missed out.
Does the IRS ever question large jumps in deductions from one year to the next? I'm worried if I suddenly itemize after years of standard deduction it might trigger an audit.
A significant change in deduction strategy alone isn't typically what triggers IRS scrutiny. What matters is that you have proper documentation for everything you're claiming. The IRS understands that life events happen - medical issues, home repairs, major purchases - that can cause a one-year spike in deductions. Just make sure you keep receipts for any large purchases, medical bills, property tax statements, mortgage interest statements, and donation receipts. If you have the documentation to back up your claims, you shouldn't worry about itemizing when it benefits you.
Here's a tip that worked for me: If you know you're making a major purchase (car, boat, home renovation), try to time multiple big purchases in the same tax year when possible. I "bunched" my new car purchase and home renovations in the same year, which pushed me over the standard deduction. Then I took the standard deduction the following year. Alternating years can maximize your tax savings.
This is great advice. My accountant recommended the same strategy for charitable donations - doubling up one year to itemize, then taking standard deduction the next.
Maria Gonzalez
Something similar happened to me, and I eventually found out my payment got applied to the wrong tax year. When you made the payment, did you select 2025 instead of 2024 by accident? The EFTPS interface is confusing because you make Q4 2024 payments in January 2025, and it's easy to select the wrong year. I'd recommend checking your EFTPS payment history for other tax years - your payment might be sitting there. Also, did you print or save the confirmation page after making the payment? That confirmation number is gold in these situations.
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Chloe Delgado
ā¢Thanks for the suggestion! I just went back and checked payment history for both 2024 and 2025, but don't see anything for that January payment in either year. And yes, the EFTPS interface is super confusing with the year selection. Unfortunately I didn't save the confirmation page because I've never had issues before and got complacent. Definitely won't make that mistake again - I'm taking screenshots of everything now!
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Natalie Chen
Call the IRS and request a payment trace. Have your bank statement ready showing the exact date and amount that was debited. The IRS can usually find misapplied payments pretty quickly when you have the proof it left your account. Also, create an online account at IRS.gov if you haven't already. Sometimes you can see payment history there that doesn't show up in EFTPS for whatever reason. The systems don't always talk to each other perfectly.
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Santiago Martinez
ā¢This happened to my consulting business last year. Turned out the payment was applied to my personal tax account instead of my business EIN. Took 3 months to sort out but they eventually found it!
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