@johalloran23 wrote:
I don't understand. I did NOT get the money but I don't want the credit. I don't want to say that I received the money when I didn't.
is there no other way to not take the credit?
In your case, you would indicate that you "received" the amount that was sent to you, even though you did not receive it physically. Otherwise, the IRS will correct your return and take it off, which will delay your refund.
Meanwhile, I assume you have placed a trace on the missing check?
https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/refund-inquiries/refund-inquiries-0
