After you file

@Babyteresa1 Please explain.  Who is "they?"   Did you file a 2020 return and get a letter with a list of possible reasons for a reduced refund?   What you are saying sounds like you got the generic IRS letter that lists some of the reasons why you might be getting a smaller refund than you expected.

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