What does “overpayment” mean?

Money paid to you by mistake that they want back. In IRS letters, it can also mean you paid too much tax.

What to do

If it’s wrong, ask for reconsideration. If it wasn’t your fault and you can’t pay it back, ask for a waiver.

You may see it in letters from

• Social Security Administration (SSA) — Social Security office
• State unemployment insurance agency — Unemployment office

“overpayment” is a English word used in official letters in the United States. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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