Why did my refund go down so much?

[ehr621]

i know that I only was working part time but I was also in school part time. It said I was supposed to receive the $4050 for my dependent, than the $2000 that I made... So why was my tax return only $3000.. I had insurance all year so I know that did not affect it.

[CharityB · Accepted solution]

What is a refund offset?

What is a refund offset?

What is a refund offset?

A refund offset is when an IRS refund is reduced or intercepted to pay off delinquent debt, such as past-due child support, outstanding student loans, or unpaid state income tax.

You'll get an explanatory letter from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service if your refund is offset. The remainder of your refund will be processed as usual; an offset shouldn't delay it, unless of course your entire refund was applied to your debt.

More info about refund offsets, including contact info and the appeals process, is at IRS.gov (Tax Topic 203).

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