My federal return says I'm getting less than when it was originally accepted. Should I be worried?

[kyle1840]

I haven't gotten my return yet either and it's been accepted since January.

[TanyaS]

It may have been because of a refund offset, meaning you owed a debt and it was taken out of your return.  See reasons for offsets below:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4143297 You can also contact the IRS for the remaining balance to see what the delay is. There phone number is 1-800-829-1040.

[kyle1840]

Would my balance due have any affect on it?

[TanyaS]

Yes, it depends on if they took all of it or some.  If they took some the remaining balance is yours.

[kyle1840]

Ok. I'm just not sure what debt I owe for them to take half of my return. It was originally going to be used to pay for my balance.

[TanyaS]

Just give the IRS a call M-F from 7 a.m to 9 p.m. local time, to see what happened to your return.

[kyle1840]

Ok thank you.

[TanyaS]

Your welcome.