If 2017 state refund was garnished by IRS; is it still considered a refund received for 2018?

aal120 · ‎June 7, 2019

AlanT · ‎June 7, 2019

Unfortunately, a state garnishment it is still considered a refund and is considered income on your 2018 income tax return if you itemized in 2017.

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AlanT · ‎June 7, 2019

Unfortunately, a state garnishment it is still considered a refund and is considered income on your 2018 income tax return if you itemized in 2017.

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