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If the IRS reduced your refund they will mail you a letter. Check IRS Where's my refund to see what they sent you.
The 2 most common reasons this year is you entered the wrong amount on line 30 for the Recovery Rebate Credit (3rd Stimulus payment) or line 28 for the Child Tax Credit. Those lines are just if you didn't already get the full amount or qualify for more. The IRS knows what they already sent you.
A lot of people answered the questions wrong and tried to claim the credits again. 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
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-p...Your Online Account | Internal Revenue Service
More details and assistance on why your refund may have been lower than expected has been provided by clicking here.
You should have received a letter from the IRS telling you why your refund amount was changed. The two most common reasons so far this season are:
You should look for a letter from the IRS and if you do not have one or do not receive one, you would need to call the IRS at 800-829-1040 as no one else would have the answer as to why your refund was reduced.
@lovelife3030 - let's see if can figure this out..... please post
1) how much EXACTLY was the adjustment in your refund?
2) what is on Line 28 of your Form 1040? (CHild Tax Credit)
3) what is on Line 30 of your Form 1040 (Recovery Rebate Credit)
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