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fitzcam
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I need to send my refund to the IRS for back taxes. Is there an option for that.

 
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AlanT222
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I need to send my refund to the IRS for back taxes. Is there an option for that.

If you owe the IRS for previous years, the IRS will automatically use this year's refund to offset any amount you owe.  There is nothing for you to do.  

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AlanT222
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I need to send my refund to the IRS for back taxes. Is there an option for that.

If you owe the IRS for previous years, the IRS will automatically use this year's refund to offset any amount you owe.  There is nothing for you to do.  

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**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
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