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posted Apr 24, 2025 5:51:12 PM

IRS Adjusted my return from over 3600 to less than 400; Why?

I used Turbo Tax to do my taxes and thought I would get over $3600 back by the program.  The IRS made adjustment so it will be less than $400 and I don't know why.  Can you help?

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Level 15
Apr 24, 2025 5:55:56 PM

The IRS will send you a letter explaining why they reduced your refund. It might take two or three weeks for you to get the letter.

 

Level 15
Apr 24, 2025 5:57:07 PM

No.   TurboTax never gets information from the IRS after you file your tax return, so no one at TT knows that the IRS reduced your refund or why.  The IRS will mail you a letter in several weeks to explain their reason.   It might be that you owed back taxes or child support and the IRS seized your refund to pay that debt; it might be that the IRS found a mistake you made and when they corrected the mistake it reduced your refund.  Wait for the letter.

Expert Alumni
Apr 24, 2025 5:57:14 PM

No, TurboTax doesn't have any information regarding your refund once it's filed. Some reasons why your refund is lower than the amount on your tax return:

 

  • The IRS may have applied part of your refund to other debts you may have, such as child support, student loans, spousal support, or other state debt.
  • The IRS found a mistake in your tax return.

 Refer to the IRS article Topic no. 203, Reduced refund for information,

 

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