If the IRS' calculations show that you overpaid, then yes,
they'll send you the difference.

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Brett wrote:

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That depends: did you calculate one number and make the
check for another number?

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"Brett" <no[at]spam.net> wrote:

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Yes, if it a simple math error.

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"Brett" <no[at]spam.net> wrote:

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possibly so, possibly not (not enough information)

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Brett wrote:

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Maybe but I wouldn't count on it. It depends on the nature
of the error.

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"Brett" <no[at]spam.net> wrote:

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Maybe. But don't count on it.

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IRS computers routinely catch arithmetic errors on paper
returns, and issue refunds. In the case of a mistaken entry
on a software program, this is not as readily apparent. If
you erred in the entry for your income, for example, by
transposing a digit and entering $73,000 instead of
$37,000), this might not be caught -- though one would
expect that _you_ would notice the excessive taxes.

Were it to be based on a W-2 or 1099, eventually IRS
matching programs should pick it up -- but perhaps not for
more than a year. And if it was an error on a Schedule C,
reporting income from self employment, it might never be
caught.

Bill

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"Brett" <no[at]spam.net> wrote:

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Depends on what type of ~mistake~ you made, below are two
common scenarios.

If you transcribed the wages from your W-2 as a larger
figure into turbo tax, this will not get lowered with out
you initiating an amended return.

If you transcribe the Federal Tax With Held from the W-2, as
a smaller amount . You have shortened your current refund,
the error might be detected on the Annual CP-2000 screening,
this class of cases are a low priority.

This type of error is benefiting the Government by holding
your funds, if you want to correct the error, it would
benefit you to act on the issue by filing an amended return,
ASAP.

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Maybe. When I did taxes before computer programs, and paid
too much due to a calculation error, they pointed it out to
me and gave a refund.

If it is an error of omission, i.e. forgetting a deduction,
then you are out of luck.

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I do my own taxes using Turbo Tax. If for some reason I
make a mistake and overpay my taxes, will the IRS catch this
and refund me?

Thanks,
Brett

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