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Got a letter from the IRS stating why my refund was not as expected and would like to discuss it.

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March 24, 2022
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Got a letter from the IRS stating why my refund was not as expected and would like to speak to an agent to have it explained to me. Expected Federal refund: $13,485. Actual refund: $9,735.

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TiffanyL

You would need to contact the IRS directly for an agent to explain the letter and the reasoning to you, since the letter was sent directly from them.

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VolvoGirl

Employee

What does the letter say? Does it give a list of things that might be wrong? Like a dependent ssn is wrong.

The 2 most common reasons this year is you entered the wrong amount on line 30 for the Recovery Rebate Credit (3rd Stimulus payment) or line 28 for the Child Tax Credit. Those lines are just if you didn't already get the full amount or qualify for more. The IRS knows what they already sent you.

A lot of people answered the questions wrong and tried to claim the credits again. Double check your bank statements to see what the IRS sent you during the year for the 3rd Stimulus payment.