If you have an offset, your refund(s) will be reduced by that amount before it is sent to you (via direct deposit, check. etc.)
The Treasury Offset Program is a centralized offset program,
administered by the Bureau of the Fiscal Service's Debt Management Services
(DMS), to collect delinquent debts owed to federal agencies and states (e.g., past-due
child support),
How does the TOP work?
- If you owe a delinquent debt to a government
agency, that agency sends information about your debt to our database.
- Before you receive a federal payment, the
database is searched to see if you owe a delinquent debt.
- If your debt is in the database, Fiscal Service
will offset (reduce or withhold) your federal payment to pay your debt.
When your payment is taken, a letter will be
sent to you regarding the action.
You can also call toll free: 1 (800) 304-3107 to find out if you have an offset and for what.
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