Refund

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March 10, 2021
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Hi guys!I already done with my 2020 tax but i was owed a money to IRS from 2019 tax season and they notify me on 20 February 2020.Two days later i make full payment to IRS but after few days they offset my refund and when i check Where is my refund tool say the same even today.I called and lady on the phone told me is no balance due anymore.My question is why they don`t send the refund yet and how long i need to wait.

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JohnW152

Level 15

Your question isn’t really clear, but it sounds as though the IRS has used your refund to offset a debt – possibly a tax debt from your 2019 return.

If this is the case, the Department of Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) will send you a notice relating to the offset.

And if there’s no longer a balance due to the IRS, any remaining refund will be mailed to you. The IRS doesn’t provide any projections for how long an offset will delay refunds, but it's typically not a lengthy delay.

If you’re unsure whether your refund was used to offset a debt is to call the BFS's Treasury Offset Program.

You'll find the number in the IRS' Topic Number 203 - Reduced Refund.

atanasAuthor

Level 2

Thanks!I just try to explain what`s hapenned.You are right..they offset my refund from 2020 year to cover debt from 2019,but i paid full amount immediately and 2 weeks later they took my refund.My question was this is normal practice even i paid in full plus interest.It`s been 14 days and i was believed the problem is clear.Thanks John for your reply.I just need answer from tax expert.

EbonyA

Level 13

@atanas Are you saying that you already paid the tax owed from 2019 and still received an offset for 2020? If that is the case, it could possibly be offset for a different reason. Please review the following FAQ for some insight: What is a refund offset?

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