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TerukoL
Intuit Alumni

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

If your tax refund is lower than TurboTax quoted, it may be caused by a refund offset. This is when the government applies part or all of a taxpayer's refund towards the taxpayer's past-due income tax, child or spousal support, student loans, or state unemployment compensation debts. Please read the TurboTax FAQ, listed below, to learn more.

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I didn’t get my full refund...why?

Is there any way you guys can tell my why I didn't get my full refund? If so can you give me the details of why and how this came to be? 

Thank you.

TerukoL
Intuit Alumni

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

This is an open internet forum, so we are not able to see your return nor are we able to tell you why you did not receive your full refund. The IRS usually sends you a letter to explain why. You can also contact them.

 

If your tax refund is lower than TurboTax quoted, it may be caused by a refund offset. This is when the government applies part or all of a taxpayer's refund towards the taxpayer's past-due income tax, child or spousal support, student loans, or state unemployment compensation debts. Please read the TurboTax FAQ, listed below, to learn more.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288510

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flanaganp11
Returning Member

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

i do not owe any past taxes, child support or any other fees to the feds or state,  why would my tax return be over 3k lower.  will i get an explanation from them?

MoniqueLO_
Intuit Alumni

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

You will need to contact the IRS. Please see How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? for more information, including the IRS phone number and hours of operation. You may want to try calling right when they open since they have been very busy throughout the day.

 

If you used Refund Transfer, in this public forum, we do not have access to any information regarding refund processing. It would be necessary to contact TPG for additional information. They are one who handles your refund if you elected to pay your fees with your refund. You can also check out this TPG Help Article to check on your refund.

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Meme3006
Returning Member

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

My refund was like $2,000 short of what I was supposed to begin I was wondering how I go about getting what I'm missing out of my federal tax refund if somebody could call me or email me that would be greatly appreciated thank you

TiffanyL
Intuit Alumni

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

In this public forum we cannot diagnose why your refund has been reduced.  For additional information, please see this Help Article Why is my refund direct-deposit or check lower than the amount in TurboTax? 

 

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This TurboTax blog: Why is My Tax Refund Not What I Expected?

 

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I didn’t get my full refund...why?

The only thing its be for is paying 103. Something for a 2020 tax but why are they taking from both

SForrestLO
Intuit Alumni

I didn’t get my full refund...why?

You are commenting on an old thread that may contain outdated information. 
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