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My ex husband owes past due amounts on spousal support. Do I have to file something to garnish his taxes?

 
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My ex husband owes past due amounts on spousal support. Do I have to file something to garnish his taxes?

You cannot do that through TurboTax or even by yourself through the IRS.  You need legal advice and help from whatever agency administers spousal/child support orders in your county or state.   They have to put in a order to seize his tax refund and eventually turn it over to you.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My ex husband owes past due amounts on spousal support. Do I have to file something to garnish his taxes?

You cannot do that through TurboTax or even by yourself through the IRS.  You need legal advice and help from whatever agency administers spousal/child support orders in your county or state.   They have to put in a order to seize his tax refund and eventually turn it over to you.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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