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sstahl123
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Why is my "Total 2020 Tax Refund" almost double what my Tax Return document is saying? Did I fill something out wrong?

Looking over my tax return document is saying a different value than what the site is saying, I'm pretty sure I filled everything out correctly, then why is it so much more?
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JoannaB2
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Why is my "Total 2020 Tax Refund" almost double what my Tax Return document is saying? Did I fill something out wrong?

If you receive a refund to which you're not entitled, or for an amount that's more than you expected, don't cash the check. For a direct deposit that was greater than expected, immediately contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 and your bank or financial institution. You may also check your entries to verify if all income, deduction, and credits were property entered. The federal refund and tax liability varies each year due to plenty of reasons.

  1. Your paid enough withholding on your income 
  2. You contributed on a retirement plan such as 401K, 403B, and other qualified employer plan; if you did, have you maxed out your contributions. 
  3. You missed some deductions. 
  4. You dependent did not qualify for child tax credit and other credit 
  5. Your filing status changed. 
  6. Incorrect data entry. 

Why is my "Total 2020 Tax Refund" almost double what my Tax Return document is saying? Did I fill something out wrong?

@ sstahl123   wrote:

"Why is my "Total 2020 Tax Refund" almost double what my Tax Return document is saying? Did I fill something out wrong?  Looking over my tax return document is saying a different value than what the site is saying, I'm pretty sure I filled everything out correctly, then why is it so much more? "

 

"Total 2020 Tax Refund"

What does that mean?  Is "total" the Federal and state refunds added together?

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