Multistate

“New York sent me a DTF-160 Account Adjustment Notice reducing my state refund, how do I find out exactly what math error I made on my original return?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

A New York DTF-160 Account Adjustment Notice usually points to a specific line item or calculation mismatch on the original return, and the details often depend on the notice code, the amended figures, and any supporting schedules that were filed. In many cases, the clearest clue comes from comparing the state’s adjustment explanation with the original return entry, prior-year carryovers, and any credits or withholding amounts reported. If the notice references a math error, the underlying issue is often a transcription, addition, or subtraction difference rather than a broader filing problem. A focused session can map this against your actual situation in plain English.

In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:

  • Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
  • Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
  • Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
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This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.

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