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beanjiman
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If I owe the irs an amount way lower than my return will it just be deducted from my return??

The amount I owe is from a w2 not filed in 2014
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MargaretL
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If I owe the irs an amount way lower than my return will it just be deducted from my return??

Yes, the IRS will take the portion of your refund to cover the debt. 

If the debt is bigger than the refund (because of penalties and interest) they may take the full amount and will continue to keep taking the refund until the debt is paid off.

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MargaretL
Expert Alumni

If I owe the irs an amount way lower than my return will it just be deducted from my return??

Yes, the IRS will take the portion of your refund to cover the debt. 

If the debt is bigger than the refund (because of penalties and interest) they may take the full amount and will continue to keep taking the refund until the debt is paid off.

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