Who can garnish my tax refund?

pineapple2559 · ‎June 6, 2019

I owe a school money but, not student loans. Can they garnish my tax return?

PaulaM · ‎June 6, 2019

Private creditors can't garnish your federal tax refund. A tax refund can be offset by amounts you owe to federal/state, child support or student loans.

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PaulaM · ‎June 6, 2019

Private creditors can't garnish your federal tax refund. A tax refund can be offset by amounts you owe to federal/state, child support or student loans.

https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-payments/who-can-garnish-an-income-tax-refund/L7cPPzDyc

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