My accepted refund amount was $1,200 but the irs said zero because of claiming a dependent, which never happened. Now, my refund on TurboTax says $1,574. Is that right?

[jsbro33]

My accepted return was for $1,200 but the irs offset it to zero. Now, it’s at $1,574 on TurboTax

[SweetieJean]

Accepted means received for processing.  It does not mean the IRS accepted/agreed with the amount of your refund, as you discovered.  Wait for a letter from them. They do not notify TT, but it sounds like they denied a Recovery Rebate Credit.  (The message on the ITS website re this is a generic one that lists lots of possibilities.)

As for the change on your TT file, did you report a 1099-G for Unemployment?  The program has been updated to reflect the new $10,200 deduction.

[jsbro33]

I DID report my 1099g, $18k received & $346 withheld- 

But why does TT have my federal refund displayed as $1,534 now while it showed $1,200 before the offset? Btw, the irs says the offset was due to claiming a dependent who’s ineligible as such 0r the like, they say nothing about receiving (or not) a recovery rebate credit. 
I guess I’m asking what claiming the 1099g does, short of getting $346

[jsbro33]

While wondering how the $10,200 would net me a $1,500 refund, I went to amend 2020 on efile.com & it became $1,700. I submitted to efile it & it turned out to be a regular 1040, NOT 1040x so, of course it was rejected. I know that you can efile amended 2019 & 2020 but those are the only ones, else it’s gotta be mailed. It’s proven to be a headache &1/2 just tryna find a site where you can amend a ‘19 or ‘20 & efile- I’m Thinkin I gotta print out the 1040x for both years & transcribe it all from efile.com. PLUS, they pulled a ‘baitNswitch’ saying it co$ts like $30 + other fee$ that they’ll take straight outta the refund b4 it hits my account. Crookz

[fanfare]

If you want to e-File 1040-X you must use the same service you used to e-File 1040.

If you are going to amend, review Form 1040-X carefully before submitting it.

Don't submit an incorrect Form 1040-X.

Instructions for Form 1040-X on IRS site will tell you how to assemble a paper amended return.