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posted May 31, 2019 4:54:23 PM

If i have unpaid payday loans will i still get my tax return?

Unpaid payday loans

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:54:25 PM

The IRS will not offset a refund for a private debt such as a payday loan.  In some states they can, but even in those few states, they have to be reduced to a judgement first.

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Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:54:25 PM

The IRS will not offset a refund for a private debt such as a payday loan.  In some states they can, but even in those few states, they have to be reduced to a judgement first.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:54:26 PM

and once they get a judgment, they can attach your bank account.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:54:30 PM

Most likely not ... see this article ... https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/Taxes-101/Who-Can-Garnish-an-Income-Tax-Refund-/INF19...