Missing money

[Marybedwell12421]

My return came back half as much as it should be. There no reason the IRS would take anything out. 

[AmyC]

If the IRS made changes, they will mail you a letter stating the reason. 

If you inputted the wrong amount of stimulus received or advance child tax credit, they would take that back out. Please check  your online account to see if the IRS believes you already received income you claimed on your return. If the IRS states you have received income and you have not, request a payment trace, call 800-919-9835 or fill out IRS Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.

If the problem is not the stimulus or kids, there could have been an offset due to debt. 

• The Treasury Offset Program number is 800-304-3107. 
• If you paid Turbo Tax out of your refund, it could be that you have a debt somewhere in the Santa Barbara family of products. The processor, TPG, can withhold funds owed to their group. You can call 800-717-7228 or visit their website for help.