Should I accept what I just got in the mail a hardcopy check from the U.S. Department of The Treasury Bureau of The Fiscal Service for $77 (dated 04/24/24).

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April 27, 2024
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xmasbaby0

Employee

Why would you not "accept" a check from the U.S. Treasury?

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hyanisjrAuthor

Because after Turbotax did my taxes I owed (and paid) the Federal $46 and I owed (and paid) the State $31 so that total is $77, which is the same amount as the check I received. This makes me think that maybe they sent me this check in error, which is why I asked this question. I don't want to cash a check sent to me by the IRS in error and then have to pay it back with penalties and interests months later. So I am asking the Turbotax community how can I make sure and be certain this refund is legit and that I can safely cash it.

xmasbaby0

Employee

TurboTax gets no information from the IRS after you file your tax return. If you are unsure of why the check was sent to you, call the IRS. And/or check your online account with the IRS.

https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account

To call the IRS:IRS: 800-829-1040 hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Mon-Fri

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.