Cynthiad66
Expert Alumni

After you file

This simply cannot be correct.  You need to check with the IRS to clarify what is happening.  The federal refund is never adjusted for state taxes.  Two separate entities.  No way to get a refund before you file.  IRS should be sending a notice after you received the payments explaining the amounts.  Your years seem confused.

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