Friend's Return Had Error - IRS Fixed It & Resumed Processing on 15th - What's Next?

So they just... fix it themselves? I'm guessing this is probably for simple math errors, right? Not like if someone put down the wrong filing status or something major?

Does this correction trigger any kind of notice to the taxpayer? Wouldn't they want to know exactly what was changed on their return?

This happened to me last year! It's like having a teacher correct your math homework. The IRS found I added wrong on one of my 1099 forms and just fixed it. My refund was about $43 less than I expected, but they included a notice explaining the correction. The whole process was like watching paint dry, but at least they didn't reject the whole return!

Not everyone gets a clear explanation. My brother had a correction but the IRS agent couldn't tell him exactly what was fixed - just that it was 'resolved.'

When the IRS fixes errors themselves, they typically follow this process: • Identify and correct the mathematical or clerical error • Send Notice CP11 or CP12 explaining the change • Allow 60 days for the taxpayer to dispute the correction • Process the return with the correction if no dispute Has your friend checked her mailbox for any notices? Sometimes they arrive after the phone call.

Back in 2022, the IRS fixed an error on my return where I miscalculated my student loan interest deduction. They never actually told me what they fixed until I received my refund, which was $120 less than expected. I had to call to find out why. I'd suggest your friend request a tax transcript once processing completes to see exactly what changed.

Could you ask your friend to check if her expected refund amount has changed? Here's how to tell: 1. Look at the original refund amount from her tax software 2. Check the current amount on Where's My Refund 3. If they're different, the IRS definitely made a calculation adjustment 4. If they're the same, it might have been a data entry error they fixed

Is this legit?? Never heard of it! Don't want to give info to scammers! Already stressed enough!

I completely understand your concern about potential scams. Claimyr is a legitimate service that many tax professionals recommend. They don't actually access your tax information - they simply help you navigate the IRS phone system and get connected to an agent. You still speak directly with the IRS yourself. Given that you've already successfully reached the IRS once, you might not need it, but it's an option if you need to call again and want to avoid long hold times.

No letter yet! They didn't say amount changed! Just said they fixed math error! Should I be worried???

No need to worry! This happens more often than you'd think. Back in 2022, I had the exact same situation. The IRS fixed a small addition error on my Schedule A without telling me what specifically changed. I received a letter about 2 weeks later explaining they adjusted my itemized deductions by $340, which changed my refund by about $75. The return finished processing just 8 days after the correction.