Why is my refund different than the amount on the tax return I filed? All or part of your refund may have been used (offset) to pay off past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or other federal nontax debts, such as student loans.

Why is my federal refund higher than state?

It is possible for that to happen, depending on the kind of income you entered on your tax return, and on the amount you had withheld from your income for federal and state taxes. Due to the massive tax law changes, new forms, and new tax software, many federal and state forms are still not ready. …

How to check the status of your federal refund?

To track your Federal refund, visit the Where’s My Federal Refund? site You may also download the IRS2Go app to check your Federal refund status Note: You will need your social security number, filing status, and refund amount in order to track your refund.

Is the Federal refund the same as the state refund?

Sometimes people get confused by the “summary” given by TurboTax and use the wrong amount for the federal refund. Make sure you are only using the federal refund amount, and not an amount that combined your federal and state refunds. **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible.

Where does an undelivered tax refund check go?

Undelivered Federal Tax Refund Checks Refund checks are mailed to your last known address. If you move without notifying the IRS or the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), your refund check may be returned to the IRS.

What to do if you do not get your federal tax refund?

If you were expecting a federal tax refund and did not receive it, check the IRS’ Where’s My Refund page. You’ll need to enter your Social Security number, filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. You may be prompted to change your address online. You can also call the IRS to check on the status of your refund.