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posted Feb 22, 2020 10:34:51 AM

Hoping someone out there can help anwser my question: Tax Topic 203: Offset attached to my refund status however I've contacted both the TOP hotline which states no offset associated with my social an

And the debt collector I've set up a payment plan with months previously says they seen nothing indicating an offset associated with my account. I also elected to use my refund to pay Turbotax. Should

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Expert Alumni
Feb 27, 2020 3:23:28 PM

The IRS and State Governments have the ability to offset a refund to pay for certain past due debts.  You generally will receive a letter stating what the offset was for.  

 

The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets.

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Feb 28, 2020 6:54:49 AM

15percent of my wages are being garnished for the last yr& im on 5$ month plan tax topic 203 showing with DDD 03/02/2020 will I recieve partial refund I have never received any letter about offset can someone please help 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 28, 2020 10:02:59 AM

Yes. Any portion of your remaining refund after an offset is issued in a check or direct deposited as originally requested on your return. For more information please click the link below.

 

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203