How do I get money back from the IRS when they pulled from my refund for a payment that had already been paid?

My tax return was adjusted for "unpaid taxes" when I have receipts showing I paid on their website, from their email, from my bank statements.

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Level 15

Mar 31, 2025 4:59:16 PM

contact the IRS. They may catch the duplicate payment and automatically refund the excess.

Call 800-829-1040

Choose your language,
Then choose option 2
Then 1
Then 3
Then 2
When it asks you to enter your SSN or EIN do nothing – wait - - After it asks twice, you will get another menu
Then 2
Then 3

It should then transfer you to an agent. Note when its phone line are busy you may be on hold for a long while or disconnected