JeanneLO
Intuit Alumni

After you file

You may have a refund offset as mentioned above like @TerukoL. Please see this TurboTax FAQ on why your direct-deposit refund or check may be lower than what you expected: https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/refunds/help/why-is-my-direct-deposited-refund-or-check-lower-than....The IRS will send you a letter of explanation when your refund is less than you expected you can also get this information by looking up your refund at the IRS Where's My Refund page.

If this is for a state refund please contact your state Department of Revenue

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