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Getting 10$ more refund from federal

xyzabc — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:03:15 GMT

What should I do, If I am getting 10$ more than expected federal refund. Initially I should get 7848$ but I am getting 7858$ refund. Should I contact to IRS regarding this or they made some changes on my federal taxes?

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

bluedeb — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:02:05 GMT

The IRS will send you a letter explaining what the change was on your return. The IRS does correct minor mistakes on a return. It can take 3 to 6 weeks to receive.

It could be interest if they held up your refund. In that case, they will send you a 1099-INT form, which you would claim on your 2023 return (filed in 2024)

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

VolvoGirl — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:59:12 GMT

They might have paid you interest on it. Then the interest will be taxable next year so keep track of it. The IRS should send you a letter saying if they changed anything. Don't know if they send a letter just for interest.

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

xyzabc — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:38:05 GMT

So basically I should expect some letter from IRS within 3_6 weeks!? If I don't receive then I should contact IRS call center!? But for now I don't need to do anything from my end!?

I am only worried because in the end If they come up with some audit and charge me compound interests on a daily bases of all the days!

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

VolvoGirl — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:41:33 GMT

Just thought of something. Do you have an amount on 1040 line 38 for an estimated penalty? They may have reduced that. I had a penalty once even though I had a refund.

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

xyzabc — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:57:16 GMT

I don't have any estimated penalty on 1040 line 38.

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

bluedeb — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:07:13 GMT

@xyzabc Unfortunately, only the IRS knows what changed. You can call then to see if they can let you know what they changed.

Here's how to get through to a representative:

Call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 during their support hours
of 7 AM to 7 PM local time Monday to Friday.
Select your language, pressing 1 for English or 2 for Spanish.
Press 2 for questions about your personal income taxes.
Press 1 for questions about a form already filed or a payment.
Press 3 for all other questions.
Press 2 for all other questions.
Make no entry when queried for the SSN.
Press 2 for personal or individual tax questions.
Press 3 for all other questions.

Re: Getting 10$ more refund from federal

rjs — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:32:03 GMT

I wouldn't expend any time, effort, or stress over $10. The IRS is not going to audit you for $10, especially since it was their decision to send it to you. Wait and see if you get a letter. And if you don't get a letter, just forget about it.