Reduced refund, offset, and BFS notice discussion

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RefundHub guide

Use this thread when WMR, a notice, or a deposit suggests your refund was reduced.

Quick take

• IRS adjustments and Treasury Offset Program debt offsets are different paths.
• BFS sends notices for many debt offsets.
• The IRS may not have details about the agency that received an offset.
• Injured spouse may matter for some joint-return offsets.

How to use this thread

• Post whether the change appears to be a tax-return adjustment or a debt offset, what notice you received, and whether you filed jointly.

Official/source links

• IRS reduced refund
• IRS Form 8379

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