Does everyone receive a notice about tax topic 203

[poohbear6989]

I want to speak with a live assistant

[Tabby23cat]

Need more info. When did you file, does status show it was accepted and when? Did you claim any credits

[CassLO]

@poohbear6989 Tax Topic 203, is a reduced refund. You may have a refund offset, or you may have selected the Refund Processing Service (also called pay-with-your-refund) gives you the option to deduct your TurboTax fees from your federal tax refund.

A refund offset is when an IRS refund is reduced or intercepted to pay off delinquent debt, such as past-due child support, outstanding student loans, or unpaid state income tax.

Please see the IRS link below on Tax Topic 203:

Topic No. 203 Reduced Refund

If an offset actually takes place, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service will send you a notice.

For questions regarding this, you would need to contact the IRS:

How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

Note: 

You will need to follow the prompts in order to speak to an IRS agent. There is a high call volume this time of year.

When calling the IRS do NOT choose Option 1.   

Choose Option 2 after you choose the language.   

Then Press 1    

Then Press 3   

Then Press 2, it will then transfer you to an agent.