How do I handle a 2018 federal income tax refund that was sent to me after April 15, 2019 above and beyond what was on tax return?

[rlvl]

My 2018 federal tax return had me payment some additional tax. The IRS sent a $2,409 check after filing. They had corrected the tax return for lost carried forward and mistakes on the return. Do I have to declare the $2,409 on my 2019 tax return?

[DoninGA]

Federal tax refunds are not reported on a federal tax return.

[VolvoGirl]

If part of it was for interest you need to report the interest as income.

Enter interest from the IRS like a 1099Int and put the amount in box 1.

Enter a 1099-Int  under

Federal on left

Wages & Income at top

Interest and Dividends

Interest on 1099INT - Click the Start or Revisit button