DawnC
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After you file

Only the IRS can tell you why they adjusted your tax return.   If they did adjust it for any reason, you will receive a letter that explains WHY they adjusted it.   It usually takes about 3 weeks to get the explanatory letter.   For more information regarding the possible reasons why it was adjusted (we don't know for sure) please see the following help pages from TurboTax and the IRS.  

 

Why is my refund direct-deposit or check lower than the amount in TurboTax?

 

 Why is my refund received different from what I filed - IRS

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