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Irs says i owe money after return was accepted

christop-stockto — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:03:35 GMT

I filed with Turobtax, who I cannot contact. TurboTax software said refund of 1663, now IRS sends letter saying I owe 1645.

Re: Irs says i owe money after return was accepted

SweetieJean — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:05:18 GMT

What did the IRS change on your return that generated that result? Was it related to the stimulus payment, or perhaps the Advanced Child Tax Credit?

Re: Irs says i owe money after return was accepted

christop-stockto — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:14:31 GMT

We made changes to your tax return that changed the amount of your refund. Our changes eliminated your expected refund and resulted in a balance due of $1,645.00. You will receive a notice that explains the changes to your tax return. Your notice was mailed on February 21, 2022.

Please read the following information related to your tax situation:
What to do if you can't pay your tax

More details about the changes we made to your tax return:
We changed the amount claimed as Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return. The error was in one or more of the following: The Social Security number of one or more individuals claimed as a qualifying dependent was missing or incomplete. The last name of one or more individuals claimed as a qualifying dependent does not match our records. One or more individuals claimed as a qualifying dependent exceeds the age limit. Your adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 if married filing jointly, $112,500 if head of household). The amount was computed incorrectly.

This is the information I have. Nothing specific or helpful. All socials are correct and have been filed with them for at least the last 4 years. All depends are under 15. All depends have same last name as me. I only made approx 97000 last year and am married. So not understanding any of their reasons.

Re: Irs says i owe money after return was accepted

SweetieJean — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:23:16 GMT

Accepted just means received for processing. It does not mean Approved as filed. That notice is a generic one, and lists several possible reasons. Wait for an actual letter in the mail from the IRS. Did you perhaps say you did not receive a stimulus when you actually had? See:

2021 Recovery Rebate Credit — Topic H: Correcting issues after the 2021 tax return is filed | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)