1. If your credit claim was selected for review

There are several reasons a credit claim (e.g., earned income credit or homestead credit) may be selected for review. It does not necessarily mean something is wrong with your claim. Review the Credit Review Common Questions page for more information about why your claim may be under review.

2. If you were selected for identity verification

Identity theft and tax refund fraud are two of the top cybercrimes that target individuals. The identity quiz is an extra tool we’re using to prevent identity theft and protect taxpayers. This extra layer of protection may delay some refunds. Review the Identity Verification Common Questions page for more information.

3. If we found errors in matching wage information

If wage information you included on your return differs with the information your employer and other payers provided, it may be selected for review. It may not mean something is wrong with your return. Review the Wage Matching Common Questions page for more information.

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