My tax return said over $2000 and the IRS is giving me $1000 less. why? where is that extra 1000?

the IRS should be sending you a letter or notice in the next 2 to 43 weeks to explain the change. it will provide details of what to do if you disagree.

@mparkyn

There could have been an offset or correction made to your refund by the IRS.  For more information on this, please see the Help Article here for further assistance.  If you feel like none of the scenarios mentioned fits, please reach out to the IRS.  

To call the IRS: 800-829-1040  

Hours: 7 AM - 7 PM, local time 

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• Listen to each menu before making the selection.
• First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
• Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
• Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  
• Then press 3 "for all other questions."
• Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.