Why IRS Refunds Around $2,000 Often Receive Extra Review Before Release

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Taxpayers sometimes notice that federal refunds near $2,000 take longer to process or appear to move into manual review. This can raise concerns about penalties or new rules, but in reality these reviews are part of routine IRS verification procedures. This article explains why refunds around this range are more likely to be checked, what … Read more

Why the IRS Sometimes Adjusts Refunds After Initial Approval

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It can be confusing when a tax refund is adjusted after the IRS initially shows it as approved, especially if the amount changes or the deposit timing shifts. In most cases, these adjustments are routine corrections, not penalties or audits. This article explains the legitimate reasons refunds are adjusted, how the process works, and what … Read more