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posted Feb 1, 2026 3:08:27 AM

Federal refund changed on turbotax

My federal refund changed amounts that I originally filed with on TurboTax

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 1, 2026 10:55:40 AM

You may have been subject to a tax refund offset.

 

"The Department of Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) issues IRS tax refunds. 

 

Through the Treasury Offset Program, the IRS may reduce your refund and offset it to pay:

  • Past-due child support;
  • Federal agency nontax debts;
  • State income tax obligations; or
  • Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for
    • Compensation paid due to fraud, or
    • Contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid)."
  • Please see the original IRS article Reduced refund

You can check the status of your tax return.  You will need:

  • Social Security Number.
  • Tax return year.
  • Hilling Status.
  • Exact refund amount

 Please click here to enter your information  Check Your Refund .

 

If you wish to contact the IRS, you can call toll-free at 800-829-1040 or contact a Taxpayer Assistance Center Local IRS Office.

 

Please contact us again with any additional questions or to provide some additional details.