Check - John Kansas 12/2023 Tax Refund 30

[Janee416]

I received an unexpected check in the mail from United States Treasury that indicates John Kansas 12/2023 Tax Refund 30. I am trying to understand why. If its legit. If check needs to be returned? 

[xmasbaby0]

No one at TurboTax knows about a check you received.  The IRS does not share any information about your refund with TT.   If you are unsure about the check, call the IRS.

To  call the IRS:IRS:  800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

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.

[VolvoGirl]

Do you know that name...John Kansas?  Is that the primary person listed on your tax return?  

[Janee416]

I think the John is a reference to my name and check was issued through Kansas City

[Janee416]

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[Janee416]

I did not expect TT to give me specific information about a check. Perhaps someone on this forum could have provided some insight. Thanks for your feedback. 

[VolvoGirl]

Does it match any amounts on your tax return?  Did you have a penalty on 1040 line38?  The penalty is an estimated amount.  They sometimes recalculate the penalty and send you a refund with interest.