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Where's My Refund? must be

wrong because a refund amount

is less than expected

- There are several factors that could cause a tax refund to be larger or smaller

than expected. Situations that could decrease a refund include:

- The taxpayer made math errors or mistakes

- The taxpayer owes federal taxes for a prior year

- The taxpayer owes state taxes, child support, student loans or other

delinquent federal non-tax obligations

- The IRS holds a portion of the refund while it reviews an item claimed on

the return

- The IRS will mail the taxpayer a letter of explanation if these adjustments are

made.

- Some taxpayers may also receive a letter from the Department of Treasury's

Bureau of the Fiscal Service if their refund was reduced to offset certain

financial obligations.