Tax Topic 203

[Lloydrowland1958]

I have a topic 203 so called offset says student loan but i thought bidin put hold on it says if dont see anything buy march 8th call turbo 

[SForrestLO]

@Lloydrowland1958

For more information, you can visit the websites below.

Treasury Offset Program & Debt Management Services

Who Can Garnish an Income Tax Refund?

What is a refund offset?

Please contact the IRS Treasury Offset Department at 1800-304-3107.

[Certified]

Did u recieve ur return?

[Wpit]

How did this work. Did you get your refund? I am having the same issue. 

[BIGfatox1]

Yeah when I go on where's my refund it says mine is ready for direct deposit but it has code 203 and when I called the number for offset to see if I owed any money it said I don't owe anything so would you know how many days it takes to get a refund with this.

[HeatherPLO]

@BIGfatox1

Here is an article from the IRS that explains Tax Topic 203 better.

For your specific information and if it has been over 21 days since your return has been Accepted, you can reach out directly to the IRS.  

To call the IRS: 800-829-1040  hours 7 AM - 7 PM local time Monday-Friday

• Listen to each menu before making the selection.
• First choose your language. Press 1 for English.
• Then do NOT choose the first choice re: "Refund", or it will send you to an automated phone line.
• Instead, press 2 for "personal income tax".
• Then press 1 for "form, tax history, or payment".  
• Then press 3 "for all other questions."
• Then press 2 "for all other questions."  It should then transfer you to an agent.

 

[wellst3]

Hey, 

Did they take anything off your taxes?