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What do I do if my refund check is different than my accepted return by a lot?

jmattiello — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:20:19 GMT

The refund was supposed to be about $300 more than I received.

Re: What do I do if my refund check is different than my accepted return by a lot?

DoninGA — Sat, 29 Aug 2020 15:26:03 GMT

If you were to receive both a federal and state tax refund, each refund is sent by separate tax authorities on different dates.

If the refund you received was for the federal tax refund and is less than what was entered on your federal tax return, see this IRS website for federal tax refund FAQ's - https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Why is my refund different than the amount on the tax return I filed?
All or part of your refund may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or other federal nontax debts, such as student loans. To find out if you may have an offset or if you have questions about an offset, contact the agency to which you owe the debt.

We also may have changed your refund amount because we made changes to your tax return. You’ll get a notice explaining the changes. Where’s My Refund? will reflect the reasons for the refund offset when it relates to a change in your tax return.

Tax Topic 203 - Refund Offsets for Unpaid Child Support, Certain Federal and State Debts, and Unemployment Compensation Debts has more information about refund offsets.

Re: What do I do if my refund check is different than my accepted return by a lot?

cmalla77 — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:33:16 GMT

My refund was suppose to be $1330. but they sent $130. I believe this is the IRS error. How do I correct?

Re: What do I do if my refund check is different than my accepted return by a lot?

TomD8 — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:50:27 GMT

@cmalla77 -- As @DoninGA indicated, if the IRS changed the amount of your refund they will send you a letter of explanation. I suggest you wait for that letter. It may be a few weeks before you receive it.