If federal tax refund is different than turbo tax calculation?

suzannej1948 — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 23:38:52 GMT

Why is my Federal refund is $600 less than Turbo Tax calculated.

Re: If federal tax refund is different than turbo tax calculation?

ErnieS0 — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:16:58 GMT

$600 sounds like the second stimulus payment. The IRS may have adjusted your tax return for a wrong stimulus payment.

They will send you a notice explaining the change.

It’s possible your payment got lost. IRS records show you got $600, but you never did.

You can request a payment trace if that’s what happened. But wait for the IRS letter.

To start a payment trace:

Call 800-919-9835
Mail or fax a completed Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund PDF.

Reminder: DO NOT request a trace prior to the timeframes above. IRS assistors cannot start a trace prior to those timeframes.

To complete the Form 3911:

Write “EIP1” or “EIP2” on the top of the form to identify which payment you want to trace.
Complete the form answering all refund questions as they relate to your EIP
When completing item 7 under Section 1:
- Check the box for “Individual” as the Type of return
- Enter “2020” as the Tax Period
- Do not write anything for the Date Filed
Sign the form. If you file married filing joint, both spouses must sign the form.

You will generally receive a response 6 weeks after we receive your request for a payment trace, but there may be delays due to limited staffing. Get up-to-date status on affected IRS operations and services. Do not mail Form 3911 if you have already requested a trace by phone.

If you mail or fax the form prior to the timeframes above, your request will not be processed until those timeframes are met.

Re: If federal tax refund is different than turbo tax calculation?

NCperson — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:18:06 GMT

frankly, I did see some posts about issues with TT if you filed prior to Feb 12 related to stimulus.

What is on Line 30 of your tax return? I suspect it is $600.

Did you think you received all the stimulus you were entitled to.....?

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