Why did I not get all of my money?

[racheldredmond]

I was supposed to get over $3000 back on my taxes but I ended up only getting about $230. When I went to the IRS website to see what happened to the rest of my money, it gave a list of possible reasons as to why the refund amount was adjusted. Non of the reasons provided had anything to do with my situation. I try to call the number on the IRS website to try to speak with someone but no one ever answers. This has never happened to me before and I just want the rest of my money that I was supposed to receive on my tax return. Can someone please help?

[VolvoGirl]

Could it be 2,800 for the 3rd Stimulus payment?  

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

Do you have an amount on 1040 line 30 for the Recovery rebate credit?   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.

If you claimed a missing stimulus payment on your return but the IRS took it off you have to ask the IRS. They think they already sent it to you.  Maybe it went to an account you don't remember. Or you got a check or a card. It was probably easy to miss the debit card in the mail and think it was junk mail. They have to put a trace on it.

Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account to see when and what they sent you (check both spouse's accounts if married)

Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service

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-p...Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service

[racheldredmond]

Yes I now see that there is a recovery rebate credit on line 30 for $1400. So what does this mean for me exactly? Because I have never received a third stimulus payment. Does this mean I am supposed to be getting that $1400?

[VolvoGirl]

How much was your federal refund short?  1400 or 2800?  The IRS thinks they sent you the 3rd Stimulus payment.  If you can't find a bank deposit for it then you need to put a trace on it.  You can't get it on your tax return.  

[racheldredmond]

I was supposed to get back $3927 so it was short by over 3600 so I’m not sure if that had anything to do with me not getting my 3rd stimulus or not

[VolvoGirl]

Do you have children?  It could be the Child Tax Credit on line 28.  Did you get the Advance Child Tax Credit?  

[Jlwrabbit87]

It doesn't, everyone seems to be missing money. It has something to do with TPG and not the IRS or the stimulus. It was TPG who is ripping everyone off. Several lawsuits have already been filed and I'm looking to do the same as should you.

[racheldredmond]

No I don’t have any children 

[LindseyLO]

More details and assistance on why your refund may have been lower than expected has been provided by clicking here. Also, the TurboTax FAQ provided below will give you some more reasons as to why it may have been lower than expected. 

Why did my refund go down compared to last year's?