TurboTax does not control the IRS. Once you file your tax return, only the IRS is in control. If the IRS reduced your refund, they will send a letter to explain why. The IRS does not tell TurboTax anything after you file your tax return. The IRS often posts a generic message at first when they reduce a refund. Later they will send you a letter that explains why your refund was reduced. The refund was reduced by the IRS--not by TurboTax. It is possible that you made a mistake of some kind that resulted in the reduction. We are seeing and hearing about lots of mistakes people are making on their 2021 returns--especially with the 3rd EIP payments.
When you get your letter if you think the IRS is wrong you can dispute it with the IRS.
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