Why is the IRS changing my amount due because of an error on TurboTax and letter 6475? The amount entered on my taxes isn't right so now I owe! What happened?

[stimmie_78]

Checking line 30 and it doesn't match. Shouldn't TT be at fault? I had all the info and entered it correctly when I filed!

[VolvoGirl]

How much is on line 30?  It should not match the letter.  Line 30 is only if you didn't get the full amount or qualify for more.   If you are married you should each get a letter 6475 for half.   You needed to enter the total of both letters or what you actually got.

If the IRS reduced line 30 they show they already sent it to you.  Double check your bank statements and Check your IRS account (both accounts if married)

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[Mike9241]

it is not a Turbotax error. it reported what you entered if you entered any amount at all.  the IRS records indicate you got more than what you entered thus it increased the balance due.   this does not mean the IRS is correct. 

[NCperson]

@stimmie_78 - Line 30 should be:

$1400 times the number of people listed on your tax return LESS what you received last March- May, 2021, but not less than zero.

Please go back to your bank account statements from last March - May, 2021 and confirm what you received.  It should be what is on Letter 6475 (although if you filed married joint, there are two letters with the same amount on each letter that needed to be added together - and this is where most make the mistake - not adding both letters together when entering into TT)