@tom-sanjose
what is on line 34 and 35a?
you also state you received a partial refund - how much was that?
if you paid such an exact number wasn't that the tax you knew you owed? and if so, why would you be expecting a refund???????
are you reading the transcript correctly? if course there would be a -$4259 - that just recognized the receipt of your payment.
if I understand you made a payment of $4259 and then it turns out that is the EXACT amount of the refund????????
I bet I know what happened:
The IRS is thinking you made the extension payment so there must be an amendment somewhere....otherwise, why would a taxpayer make that extra payment???? if that is what occured, the IRS will eventually flush it out and refund it...... again, I do not see that mailing a letter or calling the IRS is going to do anything. They have asked for your patience and not contact them...up to you, but do not get frustrated that no one read the letter - remember, if it ends up on the same pile as the amendments, it won't be read for 9-12 months :(
