$600 sounds like the second stimulus payment. The IRS may have adjusted your tax return for a wrong stimulus payment.
They will send you a notice explaining the change.
It’s possible your payment got lost. IRS records show you got $600, but you never did.
You can request a payment trace if that’s what happened. But wait for the IRS letter.
To start a payment trace:
Reminder: DO NOT request a trace prior to the timeframes above. IRS assistors cannot start a trace prior to those timeframes.
To complete the Form 3911:
- Write “EIP1” or “EIP2” on the top of the form to identify which payment you want to trace.
- Complete the form answering all refund questions as they relate to your EIP
- When completing item 7 under Section 1:
- Check the box for “Individual” as the Type of return
- Enter “2020” as the Tax Period
- Do not write anything for the Date Filed
- Sign the form. If you file married filing joint, both spouses must sign the form.
You will generally receive a response 6 weeks after we receive your request for a payment trace, but there may be delays due to limited staffing. Get up-to-date status on affected IRS operations and services. Do not mail Form 3911 if you have already requested a trace by phone.
- If you mail or fax the form prior to the timeframes above, your request will not be processed until those timeframes are met.
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