Get Short Tax Return

You (or your spouse if filing jointly) were not legally blind during the last tax year. You have no dependents. Your interest income is less than $1,500. Your income, or combined incomes for joint filers, is less than $100,000.

The 1040EZ is a simplified form used by the IRS for income taxpayers that do not require the complexity of the full 1040 tax form. Simply select your tax filing status and enter a few other details to estimate your total taxes.

Typically, you can expect a federal refund if you've overpaid yearly taxes or have withheld more than what you owe. Your 2022 refund may be smaller because there were less generous tax breaks after pandemic relief expired, experts say.

You should contact the agency shown on the notice if you believe you don't owe the debt or if you're disputing the amount taken from your refund. Contact the IRS only if your original refund amount shown on the BFS offset notice differs from the refund amount shown on your tax return.

The IRS will correct any differences there may be. It is possible that amounts reported to the IRS from other sources and what's reported on your tax return is different. Some common errors that result in adjustments by the IRS include: Missed income, like small interest reported on a 1099-INT or a missing W-2.

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.