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I only got half of my return why?

 
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TerukoL
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I only got half of my return 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 only got half of my return why?

Why did I only get half of my return back

JeanneLO
Intuit Alumni

I only got half of my return why?

You may have a refund offset as mentioned above like @TerukoL. Please see this TurboTax FAQ on why your direct-deposit refund or check may be lower than what you expected: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/why-is-my-direct-deposited-refund-or-check-lower-than....The IRS will send you a letter of explanation when your refund is less than you expected you can also get this information by looking up your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund page.

If this is for a state refund please contact your state Department of Revenue

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