turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
turbotax icon
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Announcements
Attend our Ask the Experts event about Deciphering Your Tax Forms on Feb 19! >> RSVP NOW!
Close icon
Do you have a TurboTax Online account?

We'll help you get started or pick up where you left off.

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

 
x
Do you have an Intuit account?

Do you have an Intuit account?

You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.

17 Replies
BrandiLO
Intuit Alumni

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Tax topic 203 does not have anything to do with TurboTax taking out their fees. TurboTax fees would be deducted after your refund is approved and sent to Santa Barabara Tax Group. They handle the processing of the fees when you choose to pay your fees using your refund then they send the refund to you. The IRS has nothing to do with that. The information provided to us by the IRS is that Tax Topic 203 https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203 is related to offsets. If you called the number to check for an offset and checked under option 1 and 2 and no offsets were listed, then I don't know why they would have that topic listed. You can try calling the general IRS number at 800-829-1040 to see if they can provide you with any clarity.


**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Did you get your money I’m going through the same thing
Jkschneider
Returning Member

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

I had an offset last tax return but I called and it says I don’t have anything posted. Did it go through for you? Trying to decide whether to file joint or separate. 

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Did you ever recieve your full amount I have the same thing and owe nothing and it showed my full refund amount im confused

CassLO
Intuit Alumni

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

@Julianal760  Did you have Topic 203 show on your status, on the Where's My Refund? site?

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Yes I do but I called both offset lines and showes I dont owe anything

marlandar
New Member

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

I also received this tax topic and I opted to have turbo tax take fees out and I have the turbo tax card this year however the offset line says I don't owe a debt. Has anyone received a refund with this error message? 

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Any updates or answers. I'm wondering the same thing. 

Poboxdwa1
New Member

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

I also have the same topic 203 on my tax return and I've found out that if you opted to use your refund to pay turbotax fees that is why. I dont owe any debt either, mine says the same thing. 

Anonymous
Not applicable

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

There are many reasons your refund may have been adjusted by the IRS. See this FAQ regarding Refund offset. This information covers Tax Topic 203.

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Me too...did you get yours direct deposit or Turbo debit card? 

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

I’m in the same boat, but I did the free return, and shouldn’t owe Turbo, or anyone else...supposed to have mine by Friday, I’ll post update if no one else does then

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Has anyone received their refund yet? I'm going through the same thing with no offsets but I had TurboTax fees taken out. 

KatrinaLO
Intuit Alumni

Can tax topic 203 mean the money TurboTax is taking out of my refund? I called the number concerning possible offsets and I don’t have any.

Please see below for more information on your refund being lower:

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-topics/help/why-is-my-refund-lower-than-last-year/00/966839

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
message box icon

Get more help

Ask questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.

Post your Question