Why is my return smaller than expected? With the Turbotax stated Federal return to be about $444.00 minus the two fees should have a return of $388.00 but only recieved $227.00

[EbonyL122824]

This may be to due to a refund offset or if the IRS made a correction to your tax return resulting in a lower refund.

You should soon receive a letter from the government explaining why you didn't get the entire refund.

If you don’t get a notice, you’ll need to call:

• Bureau of Fiscal Services at 800-304-3107
• TDD at 866-297-0517

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-refund-offsets-pay-unpaid-debts

You can also contact the IRS for further assistance regarding this matter. Their phone number is 800-829-1040.

https://www.irs.gov/help/telephone-assistance

[VolvoGirl]

How much are your fees?  56 seems too low.  444-388=56.    What version did you use?   Did you do a state return?  State is an additional $40.  Then to have the fees deducted from your refund there is an Extra 39.99 Refund Processing Service charge (44.99 in California). 

[wthoms01]

Thanks, found out Saturday from the mail.