My Refund Amount is Lower than expected! Why?

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March 1, 2021
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Why is my Refund lower than I was told?

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DoninGA

Level 15

https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Why is my refund different than the amount on the tax return I filed? (updated 2/5/2021)

All or part of your refund, including any amount for the Recovery Rebate Credit, may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or other federal nontax debts, such as student loans. To find out if you may have an offset or if you have questions about an offset, contact the agency to which you owe the debt.

We also may have changed your refund amount because we made changes to your tax return. This may include corrections to any incorrect Recovery Rebate Credit amount. You’ll get a notice explaining the changes. Where’s My Refund? will reflect the reasons for the refund offset when it relates to a change in your tax return.

Tax Topic 203, Refund Offsets for Unpaid Child Support, Certain Federal and State Debts, and Unemployment Compensation Debts has more information about refund offsets.

Donaldparrish

Level 2

Why is my refund amount lower than expected

ChondelLO

Level 12

In this public forum we cannot diagnose why your refund has been reduced. For additional information, please visit the Help Article below or this TurboTax blog. @Donaldparrish

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