I wanted to know, why I did not receive my full refund?

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June 3, 2019
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DoninGA

Level 15

Federal tax refund and state tax refund are sent separately by each tax authority.
If this was for a federal tax refund, did you request to have the TurboTax account fees deducted from the federal tax refund? Is the amount deposited less the TurboTax account fees plus the service charge of $39.99 ($44.99 for CA residents)?

vallinemooreAuthor

Level 2

The $3,620 is the refund I was to receive after all the charges. State taxes I do not pay due to me living on the reservation of Mississippi Band of Choctaws Indian.

SweetieJean

Alumni - Champ

How much did you receive?

vallinemooreAuthor

Level 2

I received $2,009.49.

DoninGA

Level 15

If you received less on the federal refund than was on the tax return that was filed, then either there was a refund offset for a prior debt or the IRS changed your tax return, lowering the tax refund.

See this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Why is my refund different than the amount on the tax return I filed?
All or part of your refund may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or other federal nontax debts, such as student loans. To find out if you may have an offset or if you have questions about an offset, contact the agency to which you owe the debt.

We also may have changed your refund amount because we made changes to your tax return . You’ll get a notice explaining the changes. Where’s My Refund? will reflect the reasons for the refund offset when it relates to a change in your tax return.

Tax Topic 203 - Refund Offsets for Unpaid Child Support, Certain Federal and State Debts, and Unemployment Compensation Debts has more information about refund offsets.