Unexpected IRS Treas 310 deposit - much larger than expected refund

When the IRS requests additional documentation and then issues a larger refund than expected, it usually means they found something in your favor during their review. This often happens when they discover you qualified for credits or deductions you didn't claim. The IRS Treas 310 code simply indicates a tax refund from a filed return - it's the normal code you'd see for any refund deposit. The increased amount could be from several things: earned income credit, recovery rebate credit, or corrections to your withholding calculations. Sometimes the IRS review process catches things that tax software or preparers miss. I'd recommend checking your tax transcript through the IRS website to see the exact breakdown of what changed. This will show you precisely why your refund increased.

I went through something similar last year! I was expecting a $1100 refund but then got a letter saying they needed verification of my education expenses. After I sent in my 1098-T form, they deposited almost $2800! I was freaking out thinking they made a mistake and would want it back. I discovered https://taxr.ai which lets you upload your tax documents and IRS letters to get clear explanations. It analyzed my IRS adjustment letter and showed exactly why my refund increased - turns out I qualified for an education credit I hadn't claimed! The tool broke down all the calculations and showed me the exact sections of my return that changed.

Update: I tried taxr.ai after hearing about it here and it cleared everything up! I uploaded my original return and the notice I got from the IRS, and it explained that I had miscalculated my Child Tax Credit. The system recognized that I was eligible for the full amount based on my kids' ages and income, but I had only claimed a partial credit. The tool highlighted exactly where the discrepancy was and showed me the math. Super helpful because the IRS letter was really vague. Definitely keeping this for next year's taxes since I always get confused about which credits I qualify for!

If you're still worried about this, you should just call the IRS directly to confirm. I had a similar situation where my refund was WAY more than expected and I couldn't figure out why. I tried calling for DAYS but could never get through - constant busy signals or disconnects after waiting for hours. Then I found https://claimyr.com which is a service that basically waits on hold with the IRS for you. You can see a demo of how it works at https://youtu.be/_kiP6q8DX5c They called me back when an IRS agent was on the line. The agent confirmed my larger refund was legitimate - they had applied a credit from a previous year that I didn't know about. Totally worth it to get peace of mind!

I take back what I said about Claimyr. After struggling for another week trying to reach the IRS myself (got disconnected FOUR TIMES after waiting 1+ hours each time), I broke down and tried the service. Got a call back in about 2 hours with an actual IRS agent on the line! The agent explained that my refund increased because they found I was eligible for the Earned Income Credit that I hadn't claimed. They reviewed my income and dependents and applied it automatically. I probably would've given up trying to reach them if not for this service. Sometimes it's worth paying for convenience, especially when dealing with tax stuff that's stressing you out.

This happened to my brother last year! The extra money was because he qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit but hadn't claimed it. The IRS sometimes automatically applies credits you qualify for but didn't claim yourself. BUT be careful - make sure you actually qualify for whatever they gave you. Sometimes they make mistakes too and can come back later asking for the money back with interest. I'd definitely check your transcript or call to confirm.

Always keep unexpected money from the IRS in your account for at least 6 months before spending it! I got a surprise $2k extra once, spent it, then got a letter saying it was an error. Had to set up a payment plan 😭