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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 2:00:05 PM

What does an adjusted refund amount mean

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Level 15
Jun 3, 2019 2:00:06 PM

It means the IRS (or state) changed something on your tax return and adjusted your refund accordingly.

They will be sending you a letter.

New Member
Feb 18, 2020 9:13:07 AM

If I had $1,234 as a return for example, and I got the offset letter for a debt in which they took $123 of it, and at the bottom it stated Adjusted Refund Amount $0.00, does my adjusted refund amount mean that I'm no longer getting any money back? 

New Member
Feb 29, 2020 4:34:55 PM

did you hear anything back? having this same issue

New Member
Mar 1, 2020 1:25:49 AM

I ended up receiving another letter that explained where the rest of the money went. It took a little longer to get than the first offset letter.  I did contact the IRS before I got the new letter, and they explained what happened as well. That adjusted refund amount is correct though. Unless you can prove otherwise. My refund was applied to a debt three years ago.

New Member
Mar 1, 2020 1:28:14 AM

Sorry. Meant to say my refund was applied to a debt that I owed 3 years ago.*

Expert Alumni
Mar 1, 2020 5:47:26 AM

You should get a letter from the IRS explaining what happened with your refund. You can also call the IRS to inquire.  Just plan/expect to be on the phone awhile as the hold times are long.  

New Member
Mar 29, 2021 12:58:24 PM

So if the adjusted tax refund amount is $0.00, does this mean you get nothing back?

Expert Alumni
Mar 29, 2021 1:47:10 PM

Yes. If the adjusted refund amount is $0, it means you are not getting a federal tax refund. As Tax Expert @DMarkM1 explained, the IRS will send you a letter explaining why your refund was adjusted.

 

A $0 refund suggests your refund was taken for an unpaid debt, such 

  • Past-due child support;
  • Federal agency non-tax debts;
  • State income tax obligations; or
  • Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for (1) compensation paid due to fraud, or (2) contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid).

If you don't receive a notice, contact the Bureau of Fiscal Service's TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (or TTY/TDD 866-297-0517), Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

 

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New Member
May 3, 2021 12:32:36 AM

If my adjusted refund amount says 0 ,does that mean I'm not receiving any refund?

Expert Alumni
May 3, 2021 8:26:43 PM

@Danadane7869 If your adjusted refund is showing as $0, that would mean that you will not be getting a refund. The IRS should send you a notice explaining what changed to reduce it.

New Member
Jul 22, 2021 2:34:30 AM

Yeah so I got my offset letter telling me where they took it from but it said I would have a balance owed to me but online it says I'm not getting paid anything

New Member
Sep 18, 2021 6:20:11 AM

Hi. If IRS adjusted my amount to $0 and saying “We changed the amount claimed as Recovery Rebate Credit on your tax return.” What does it mean? Does it mean my RRC is also $0?

New Member
Oct 22, 2021 4:50:51 PM

Did you still get your payment..? 

New Member
Feb 20, 2022 7:50:52 PM

I DON'T REMEMBER OWING ANY TAXES

 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 21, 2022 7:14:33 AM

If your return amount changed, you will receive a letter from the IRS indicating the change. 

 

If you have any questions, you can contact the IRS directly by clicking here

Level 2
Feb 26, 2022 8:41:34 AM

So am i still getting my refund?

Level 15
Feb 26, 2022 9:01:37 AM

@manderson344690 If there is any amount still due you, the IRS will send it to you. They do not notify TT.

Level 2
Feb 26, 2022 11:31:40 AM

Im still so confused. So am i getting my expected or adjusted refund of 0.00?

I never had this happen where i had any issues filing my taxes. I just need some clarity and advice.

Intuit Alumni
Feb 26, 2022 11:43:06 AM

@manderson344690

 

If your return amount changes, you will receive a letter from the IRS indicating the change. 

 

If you have any questions, you can contact the IRS directly.

 

IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7 AM - 7 PM, local time 

Monday-Friday

  • 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.

Level 1
Mar 5, 2022 5:34:30 PM

My taxes were accepted 1-28-22, on where’s my refund I have that notice that they’ve been delayed. I’ve checked my transcript many times only to find N/A for 2021, along with it saying my return was not being processed.  However this morning transcript has changed and is now there and is processing. I do have an adjusted amount as well. How soon will I receive my refund and will it still be direct deposit?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 6, 2022 7:09:28 AM

@KT3mama

 

Once your return has been transmitted to the IRS, you are then on their timeline.  The best way to get the status of your refund is to check back periodically on the IRS' WMR site.  For more details on why some refunds take longer than others, please see this Help Article and this Help Article in regards to refunds taking longer than 21 days. 

Level 2
May 7, 2022 7:31:55 AM

i to got this again !! this is unbelievable  i truly needed that money i cant believe all of us are getting this all of a sudden now its been adjusted to 282? wtf? thats all im getting ? out of 1600 dollars why all of a sudden are they doing this to so many people ?

i never got a notice i never  got anything form the irs saying i owe anything i admit if it is going to keep happening im not filing anymore taxes screw the government.

  i do not care we are still in a  very bad place in the country people need that money badly there are families out there getting the same thing  , our debts should be actually excused due to the pandemic we are still in the deep end with the covid crap . how many people here got this and it tuned out to be a huge mistake from the IRS ? i am so pissed that this happened to me twice now its even more last year it was 300 now they taken  alot more , i do not owe nowhere near or even owe anything like this I DONT OWE ANYTHING AT ALL , and also does anyone know lawyers that will help me  straighten this out ?  please help

Level 2
May 7, 2022 7:44:29 AM

i too got this , its freaking me out  last year  i got  800 now im getting 282 the thing is i never got a notice  from the IRS only until they take my money first then a letter. our government are so messed up . its odd that this is happening now   its happening to so many people recently. did you by any chance contact a lawyer about this ? or do you know anyone that also going through this ? if so did they talk to anyone else besides here ?

Level 15
May 7, 2022 7:49:03 AM

@patathlon No one in the user forum can see your tax return.   It sounds like the IRS has changed your refund and you will be getting less than you expected.  This can happen for reasons other than "owing" a debt for back taxes or child support.   A lot  (millions)   of people have made mistakes this year with the recovery rebate credit and/or the child tax credit.   Those mistakes have resulted in reduced refunds.    The IRS sends you a letter after they reduce your refund.

 

if your refund was short by $1400---it is likely to be a mix up regarding the 3rd EIP payment.   If it is short by $1800 or  $1500 or  a multiple of that amount  ---   maybe a mixup regarding the advance child tax credit payments. 

 

 Or---the fees you were supposed to pay for using TurboTax + the "refund processing fee" charged by the third party bank….

Did you choose to have TT fees deducted from your Federal refund?  (Remember that if you did that, you also agreed to an extra refund processing fee of $39.99 or $44.99 in CA)

How can I see my TurboTax  fees?   

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2565973-how-do-i-review-my-fees-in-turbotax-online

 

What is Refund Processing Service?

 

 

The IRS will send you a letter that explains why your refund was reduced.   Meanwhile it might help you to check your online IRS account.

 

 

https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

 

 

https://blog.turbotax.intuit.com/tax-refunds/why-is-my-tax-refund-not-what-i-expected-49240/

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/questions-and-answers-about-the-third-round-economic-impact-payment-topic-j-payment-issued-but-lost-stolen-destroyed-or-not-received

 

If you need to trace a payment that the IRS says has been issued to you, mail or fax a completed IRS Form 3911, Taxpayer Statement Regarding Refund.