Adjusted gross income, form 1040 line 11 - increase in the gross income - 2024

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April 25, 2025
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I received a letter from the IRS. They adjusted my 2024 gross income which increased my income and reduced my return. How can I find out why.

Do I have to refile or file an amendment?

SharonD007

No, you don't have to file an amendment unless the IRS made a mistake. The letter should tell you the reason why they made the adjustment. You can also call the number that is on the top of letter from the IRS for clarification.

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moyersbeaglesAuthor

The letter states there was an error in the amount of Social Security benefits on my return. And references to see publication 915. However, when I read publication 915, there was nothing that helped to explain why they increased the Social Security benefits. I have no other documentation with the amount the IRS increased my adjusted gross income.

I've tried several times to contact the number on the letter; with no luck at speaking with anyone. I just get hung up on.

VolvoGirl

Employee

Yes that’s what I posted. There have been many questions for this. There is a new question this year asking if you lived in a foreign place. People have been answering it wrong or skipping it. Go back through the Social Security entries.

You can go back into your tax return but be very careful not to change anything. Click on Add a State to let you back into your return. You should see this screen after you enter your Social Security and hit Continue. What is checked Yes or No?

VolvoGirl

Employee

Did you enter any Social Security?

Is there an amount on 1040 line 6b or is it 0? If you entered Social Security……

What usually happens is the IRS changed some other income on your return. Like the taxable amount of a 1099R you got or you missed entering some income. Like if a 1099R got entered on the wrong line 1040 line 4 or 5, the IRS would miss it and think you didn’t report it.

By increasing your other income it made more of your SS taxable.

Or There is a new question this year asking if you lived in a foreign place. People have been answering it wrong or skipping it. Go back through the Social Security entries.