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What does an adjusted refund amount mean

tayjoetia — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:00:05 GMT

It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax...

SweetieJean — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:00:06 GMT

It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax return and adjusted your refund accordingly.

They will be sending you a letter.

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

lep13 — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:13:07 GMT

If I had $1,234 as a return for example, and I got the offset letter for a debt in which they took $123 of it, and at the bottom it stated Adjusted Refund Amount $0.00, does my adjusted refund amount mean that I'm no longer getting any money back?

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

srubio — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:34:55 GMT

did you hear anything back? having this same issue

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

lep13 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 09:25:49 GMT

I ended up receiving another letter that explained where the rest of the money went. It took a little longer to get than the first offset letter. I did contact the IRS before I got the new letter, and they explained what happened as well. That adjusted refund amount is correct though. Unless you can prove otherwise. My refund was applied to a debt three years ago.

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

lep13 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 09:28:14 GMT

Sorry. Meant to say my refund was applied to a debt that I owed 3 years ago.*

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

DMarkM1 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:47:26 GMT

You should get a letter from the IRS explaining what happened with your refund. You can also call the IRS to inquire. Just plan/expect to be on the phone awhile as the hold times are long.

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

Jeepsterdaddy37 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:58:24 GMT

So if the adjusted tax refund amount is $0.00, does this mean you get nothing back?

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

ErnieS0 — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:47:10 GMT

Yes. If the adjusted refund amount is $0, it means you are not getting a federal tax refund. As Tax Expert @DMarkM1 explained, the IRS will send you a letter explaining why your refund was adjusted.

A $0 refund suggests your refund was taken for an unpaid debt, such

Past-due child support;
Federal agency non-tax debts;
State income tax obligations; or
Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for (1) compensation paid due to fraud, or (2) contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid).

If you don't receive a notice, contact the Bureau of Fiscal Service's TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (or TTY/TDD 866-297-0517), Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

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Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

Danadane7869 — Mon, 03 May 2021 07:32:36 GMT

If my adjusted refund amount says 0 ,does that mean I'm not receiving any refund?

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

ThomasM125 — Tue, 04 May 2021 03:26:43 GMT

@Danadane7869 If your adjusted refund is showing as $0, that would mean that you will not be getting a refund. The IRS should send you a notice explaining what changed to reduce it.

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

Censign34 — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 09:34:30 GMT

Yeah so I got my offset letter telling me where they took it from but it said I would have a balance owed to me but online it says I'm not getting paid anything

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

Raychel53 — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 13:20:11 GMT

Hi. If IRS adjusted my amount to $0 and saying “We changed the amount claimed as Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return.” What does it mean? Does it mean my RRC is also $0?

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

David Lucas — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 23:50:51 GMT

Did you still get your payment..?

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

RAMBERT10 — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:50:52 GMT

I DON'T REMEMBER OWING ANY TAXES

Re: What does an adjusted refund amount mean

CarissaM — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:14:33 GMT

If your return amount changed, you will receive a letter from the IRS indicating the change.

If you have any questions, you can contact the IRS directly by clicking here.

Re: It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax...

manderson344690 — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 16:41:34 GMT

So am i still getting my refund?

Re: It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax...

SweetieJean — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:01:37 GMT

@manderson344690 If there is any amount still due you, the IRS will send it to you. They do not notify TT.

Re: It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax...

manderson344690 — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:31:40 GMT

Im still so confused. So am i getting my expected or adjusted refund of 0.00?

I never had this happen where i had any issues filing my taxes. I just need some clarity and advice.

Re: It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax...

HeatherPLO — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 19:43:06 GMT

@manderson344690

If your return amount changes, you will receive a letter from the IRS indicating the change.

If you have any questions, you can contact the IRS directly.

IRS: 800-829-1040

Hours: 7 AM - 7 PM, local time

Monday-Friday

Listen to each menu before making the selection.
First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".
Then press 3 "for all other questions."
Then press 2 "for all other questions." It should then transfer you to an agent.