Confirming the origin of IRS check

[jhnathjnes453]

I recently received a check from the IRS that is approximately equal (+ $10) to my 2020 Federal tax refund. I want to confirm the check's origin as much as possible but am at a loss concerning where to go next. When I look through my checking and saving accounts from the past year, I do not see any reimbursement from the IRS. The IRS refund status tool does not provide relevant information. I have already tried accessing the relevant support resources (creating an online account, calling an IRS phone number). Still, I have not obtained any relevant answers or support from the IRS website or phone support. What IRS (or Turbotax) resource would be able to confirm the check's origin?

[Bsch4477]

The extra $10 might be interest from the IRS due to paying you late. Your bank should be able to tell you if the check is okay. 

[HeatherPLO]

To confirm the origin of a check from the IRS, it would be best to reach out to the IRS directly.  To do this, please follow the instructions below. This should get you through to a live agent faster.  

IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7 AM - 7 PM, local time 

Monday-Friday

• 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.

[jhnathjnes453]

So far HeatherPLO has provided the best answer but I was not able to talk with a representative due to excessive call volume.

[fanfare]

If you got a check for $10 from the IRS, you should deposit it.

As Melissa French Gates said recently in an interview, it's not going to change your lifestyle.