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posted Apr 28, 2025 5:46:49 PM

Tax return short changed 2024

My tax return was deposited into my checking account -- I don't know if it's federal or state but it's from GREENDOT.  If it's from Federal, the refund is $500 short (with the fees taken out).  If it's state, it's about $200 short.  

 

What's going on?  Where's the rest of my refund?

 

Heather [removed]

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Level 15
Apr 28, 2025 8:57:50 PM

Write to the Better Business Bureau, your state Attorney General and the California Attorney General.

 

@gracierocks35 

Expert Alumni
Apr 29, 2025 6:01:29 AM

Your refund could be offset.

The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.   

The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.