Can the irs take my refund back after they deposited it

[iforgot1069]

Can the irs take my refund back after they deposited it

[MaryK1 · Accepted solution]

No, the IRS cannot go into your bank account and remove the money from your bank account unless they have a levy.  However, if an error was made (either on your part or theirs) they can request that you return any money.

[iforgot1069]

There was a levy and it was taken out, my state gave my refund to them as well, I got double dipped so to speak, I just checked IRS refund status and on bottom left it said, adjusted refund $0.00, I’m just confused I guess.

[MaryK1]

Here is the link to the IRS to the IRS Low Income Tax Clinics- you may want to find one to call.  They offer volunteer services- at the very least you can make sure everything is legit, because it does get complicated and legal.  Let me know if you have any other questions.  <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.irs.gov/advocate/low-income-taxpayer-clinics">https://www.irs.gov/advocate/low-income-ta...>

[mommic28]

What if they released it in ya bank account, that got rejected back to the it's can they take it then

[mommic28]

Irs*

[macuser_22]

@mommic28 - If your bank rejected a direct deposit then the IRS will mail a check to the address on your tax return.

[TanyaS]

No , once deposited it is yours.  The only thing that can happen is an offset.  See information below on offset: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/4143297

[April cash]

It says your deposited my refund on the 1st but it still has not hit my bank and it said to wait till the 6th today is the 6th it's still not there what do I do where did it go

[Keith cook]

So my refund says sent but it's not on card and now there is a bar that says may be helpful and it mentions collection process  can irs take money after it says sent.

[Cynthiad66]

You will need to contact the IRS about your refund.  However, you can check whether you have outstanding debts that would affect your tax refund.

To determine whether an offset will occur on a debt owed (other than federal tax), contact BFS's TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (800-877-8339 for TTY/TDD help).