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Confirming the origin of IRS check

jhnathjnes453 — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:47:17 GMT

I recently received a check from the IRS that is approximately equal (+ $10) to my 2020 Federal tax refund. I want to confirm the check's origin as much as possible but am at a loss concerning where to go next. When I look through my checking and saving accounts from the past year, I do not see any reimbursement from the IRS. The IRS refund status tool does not provide relevant information. I have already tried accessing the relevant support resources (creating an online account, calling an IRS phone number). Still, I have not obtained any relevant answers or support from the IRS website or phone support. What IRS (or Turbotax) resource would be able to confirm the check's origin?

Re: Confirming the origin of IRS check

Bsch4477 — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:00:29 GMT

The extra $10 might be interest from the IRS due to paying you late. Your bank should be able to tell you if the check is okay.

Re: Confirming the origin of IRS check

HeatherPLO — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:03:16 GMT

To confirm the origin of a check from the IRS, it would be best to reach out to the IRS directly. To do this, please follow the instructions below. This should get you through to a live agent faster.

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.

Re: Confirming the origin of IRS check

jhnathjnes453 — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 21:11:40 GMT

So far HeatherPLO has provided the best answer but I was not able to talk with a representative due to excessive call volume.

Re: Confirming the origin of IRS check

fanfare — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:05:08 GMT

If you got a check for $10 from the IRS, you should deposit it.

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