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Question

I received my refund, via direct deposit, for the correct amount. I have now received a check from the US Treasury. No letter enclosed. Why did I get this check?

Forum|Forum|10 months ago
May 22, 2025
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Check is only $5 less than the refund I got via direct deposit. No letter of explanation was given. So don't know if they feel I messed up in original filing.

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That is weird. It probably isn’t interest is it? Does it say anything near the bottom of the check like INT? You should get a separate letter explaining it. Or call the IRS. Is it a big amount? Did you miss entering an estimated payment or something?

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The letter of explanation comes days or weeks after the check.

That's how IRS operates.