I was suppose to be getting 18037 back but I only got 4809 why

[xmasbaby0]

Where did you see the amount of $18,037?    Was that amount on line 35a of your tax return?

[Mike9241]

$18K is an unusually high refund in most cases. it would seem there are errors in your return. check your entries. in 2 to 3 weeks, give or take, you should receive a letter from the IRS explaining the changes or call the iRS

1. Call 1-800-829-1040 between the hours of 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM local time.
2. Press “1” for English or “2” for Spanish.
3. Press “2” for “answers about your personal income taxes.”
4. Press “1” for “questions about a form you have already submitted or a payment or to order a tax transcript.”
5. Press “3” for “all other questions about your tax history or payment.”
6. Press “2” for “all other questions about your tax history or payment.”
7. Do not input your Social Security Number when the recording tells you to.
8. Press “2” for “personal- or individual-tax related question.”
9. Press “3” for “all other inquiries.”
10. Wait to be connected to someone at the IRS.