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Returning Member
posted Apr 4, 2022 2:28:28 PM

Refund IRS Letter

Letter from IRS reducing my refund of $1612 to $412. they give all these reasons regarding dependents which I do not have any. Please help me.

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Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 3:32:29 PM

Once you have filed any interaction with the IRS must be with you. 

Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 3:33:48 PM

The problem with the IRS letter is it is confusing and lists only possible reasons for the adjustment.

Not the actual reason in your situation.

Expert Alumni
Apr 4, 2022 3:41:12 PM

That is likely a generic letter, in order to get the actual reason that applies to you, you would need to contact them at 800-829-1040 as only they can tell you why they reduced your refund and what they did not approve of with your dependent. 

Returning Member
Apr 4, 2022 4:10:00 PM

I contacted the IRS today and was told they could not talk to me now to call back another day  I guess will have to continuecalling.

Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 4:13:41 PM

That sounds like the list of generic reasons they give if they changed the Recovery rebate credit on line 30.  How much is on 1040 line 30?

 

Did you not get the 3rd Stimulus payment?  Or qualify for more?  Line 30 is only if you didn't get the full amount or qualify for more.  The IRS shows they already sent it to you.

 

Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account (both accounts if married)

Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service

Returning Member
Apr 4, 2022 4:39:10 PM

I have $1200 on line 30,

Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 4:40:57 PM

Did you not get the 3rd Stimulus payment?  Or qualify for more?  Line 30 is only if you didn't get the full amount or qualify for more.  The IRS shows they already sent it to you.

 

Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account (both accounts if married)

Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service

 

If the IRS thinks they sent it to you but you didn't get it request a trace for a missing third Stimulus payment

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-the-third-economic-impact-payment-topic-j-payment-issued-but-lost-stolen-destroyed-or-not-received

Level 15
Apr 4, 2022 4:42:48 PM

That’s it. The IRS determined that you got that amount already.