First some background-

So I am a procrastinator when it comes to taxes. I rough them out early in the year and if it looks like I am going to owe, I finish up and send by the deadline. If it looks like I am getting a refund, I drag my feet double and triple checking things due to audit paranoia of my side hustle (real estate listing photography).

I want to make sure I have EVERY receipt for camera related stuff (used in business or not) to show in case of audit that I only deduct legitimate expenses related to my business. Due to my “less than efficient” record keeping it takes awhile to satisfy my OCD that I have everything documented and in order.



Now the question-

I finally submitted my 2023 return in late April of this year. I prepared it using “Freetax”, an online program that I’ve used for years (allows for schedule C sole proprietorship) and the refund due was $1935.


This morning I received notice of my refund being deposited, but the amount is $1969.44???

I guess there could have been an error somewhere (though never has been an issue) but even if that was the case, wouldn’t the refund be a whole dollar amount? Never had anything from the IRS not be rounded to the dollar.


Did they pay me interest on my refund? While this one may be a personal record for late filing, it certainly isn’t my first late file. Never received more than my calculated refund before.


Anyone know what the deal is?

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Did they pay me interest on my refund?

Probably yes. You must report the interest paid on your 2025 tax return. A 1099INT will be sent to you in Jan 2026.

Thanks, didn’t realize they paid interest.