I received a different amount for a refund than on my tax return. Do I need to file an amended return?

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September 27, 2020
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I filed my return on 7/15/20 expecting a $2700 refund. My direct deposit on 8/19/20 from the IRS was $33. They never notified me of an error. It has been over 4 weeks and I never received a letter from the IRS about the different amount. Do I need to file an amended return?

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Best answer by xmasbaby0

I filed on July 15th. The refund was deposited in my account on August 19th. It's been more than a month. I have not received any communication from the IRS.

"Do I need to file an amended return?" Preparing an amended return would not be appropriate since you have no idea what the IRS changed. Wait until you know what happened.

To call the IRS:IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

Listen to each menu before making the selection.

First choose your language. Press 1 for English.

Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.

Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".

Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".

Then press 3 "for all other questions."

Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

If the IRS reduced your refund they will send a letter explaining in 3-4 weeks.

**Disclaimer: This post is for discussion purposes only and is NOT tax advice. The author takes no responsibility for the accuracy of any information in this post.**

kate52 11Author

Level 2

It has been over 4 weeks and I have not received a letter from the IRS.

macuser_22

Alumni - Champ

What does the IRS site say?

Check your refund stratus here:
https://www.irs.gov/refunds

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xmasbaby0

Level 15

That might have been a check for interest. Have you been waiting a long time for your refund? In some cases people are getting the interest check ahead of the actual federal refund.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/internal-revenue-service/help/will-i-get-a-2019-tax-interest-refund-from-the-irs/

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