PLEASE HELP!! So stressed.

[Steph]

**THANK YOU IN ADVANCE **

A lot of info and all over because I’m scared,stressed and confused.Single mom with no family.So I don’t have anyone to go to for help or to calm my nerves.😐 And I sense if humor but asking please no insults.I already know I gave personal
Info but hoped it would help with why I filed how I did.But really I’m too stressed and sensitive right now.(yes a big baby right now)

I am not stressed about refund status ( I could use iT though)

I want to know if
1.If that means Federal will do the same
2.Does it mean I am
Being audited

My state (California)has been processing for 3 weeks.I called and no help.Finally today the gentleman said They needed addition information and I would be receiving something in the mail in the next 10-14 days.I mentioned my self employment change and he said “yes or something like a marital change”So I’m not sure if it was just an example or a hint.
(I have been married 20 years.Stay at home mom for 18.No income myself.2 years ago he Never came home from work.He had a girlfriend he got an apt with) So I filed HOH last year and this year.We are still legally married.So I’m
Not sure how I would prove that.The APT is in the girls name because they were hiding (duh).

I drove Uber this year.So I filed “self employed”for the 1st time.My husband and I are separated so I filed HOH.(same as last year)I have 4 kids (2 highschool,1 full time college,1 works full time) only claimed 3.2 for child tax credit.I used the info Uber sent for income.I purchased a car to use for Uber only.I was given advice that since I didn’t use it for personal I can claim it as a business expense.I didn’t know how to do that but did state that it was used only for business when inputting gas,ins etc. I have an SUV for personal (my boys are 6’ and 6’5 won’t fit I. The Forte I purchased for Uber) I used my expenses for Uber such as Gas,car wash,snack,water etc (Riders made a comment that my car looked like 7-11) chargers etc. I used the TT link Uber sent and followed the steps.

I am freaking out.I am one of those scared to Jaywalk So dealing with this is a nightmare.My state return was nothing really.(my federal as well compared to most) And I need the money to pay for my daughters classes because we have had basically the same issue with financial aid.They want “additional information” we send it but they still ask for it 🙄

Thank you thank you thank you

[Steph]

@ams78 Thank you!! My car loan didn’t match when o tried for transcripts.

He never filed. He never changed the dependents on his check because the girlfriend told him I Had to legally file with him since we are married.(She is 23 and knows it all 🙄) In fact for 2017 they planned a vacation and she paid his portion until he received his portion of “ours” Then found out the law.So he put everything off.Thatbis why I filed so quickly so I wasn’t stuck with his penalties. I’m hoping I just have to send my 1099.

Thank you for the help and calming words.😊

[Steph]

@belladonkey he hasn’t even filed.He is still working on completing last years taxes.

[Belladonkey]

This isn’t something that any of us can help with. It sounds like your ex filed first and passively claimed the children. You’re going to have to communicate with him.

[WE The People]

Im in cali too still being processed after more than 2 wks.. i called state and said need to verify info but can’t tell me what then he put me on hold and told me he will put an expedited note so im not sure what he meant but im hoping he will fix it.

[Ams78]

Please don’t stress. The hint about your filing status could be that your spouse filed first and then you filed, or vice versa and did he use your address??? There can only be one HOH. It will be a simple fix I’m sure, but from experience when claiming self employment income, I have had to show my actual 1099 which delayed my refund but only by 5-10days. Have you looked at your transcripts on the IRS site?

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