Sometimes refunds
are lower than expected if you elect to have TurboTax fees deducted from your
refund, or if you have an offset.
Sometimes the IRS
makes adjustments or withholds part or all of a refund to cover certain debts.
Examples of these debts include:
- Past-due child support;
- Federal agency non-tax debts;
- State income tax obligations;
or
- Certain unemployment
compensation debts owed to a state
If you have an
offset you will receive a letter within a few days of your refund explaining
the difference, or you can contact the Bureau of the Fiscal Service to find out
why and how much at 800-304-3107 or TDD 866-297-0517, Monday through
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Please see
below for more information about lower than expected refunds:
https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3288510
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203.html
