You'll need to sign in or create an account to connect with an expert.
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.
Why did I only get half of my return back
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.
Still have questions?
Make a postAsk questions and learn more about your taxes and finances.
theleeb
Level 3
jonofthefunk
New Member
shak0000
Level 2
mejanka
New Member
yoshidog119
New Member
Did the information on this page answer your question?
You have clicked a link to a site outside of the TurboTax Community. By clicking "Continue", you will leave the Community and be taken to that site instead.