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Level 2
posted Jan 29, 2022 2:26:50 PM

Typo Mistake {Mathematical Error}

I made a typo mistake when entering advanced child tax credit on my e file. Instead of $1,500 I entered $1,250. Will IRS correct this error automatically? It has already been accepted by IRS so I wanted to find out if this minor error will affect me. 

 

 Also, will that delay the approval of my return? Will they have to write to me before approving and issue my refund?

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Level 15
Jan 29, 2022 3:05:27 PM

The IRS will check and find your  mistake but you can expect a delay in processing your refund.  Do not expect a quick refund.

Level 15
Jan 29, 2022 3:17:21 PM

@swaila2 Millions of people made mistakes with the stimulus money last year and their refunds were delayed.   The child tax credit advance payments are new this tax year and there are going to be plenty of mistakes made.   Lots of people are very confused and they are making mistakes.    The IRS will find the mistakes and correct them but it will add to the processing time for the already backlogged and understaffed IRS.

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Level 15
Jan 29, 2022 3:05:27 PM

The IRS will check and find your  mistake but you can expect a delay in processing your refund.  Do not expect a quick refund.

Level 2
Jan 29, 2022 3:10:57 PM

Will the IRS see this a minor mistake or serious one. 

Level 15
Jan 29, 2022 3:17:21 PM

@swaila2 Millions of people made mistakes with the stimulus money last year and their refunds were delayed.   The child tax credit advance payments are new this tax year and there are going to be plenty of mistakes made.   Lots of people are very confused and they are making mistakes.    The IRS will find the mistakes and correct them but it will add to the processing time for the already backlogged and understaffed IRS.