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New Member
posted Jun 6, 2019 5:45:59 AM

Your refund has been applied to a past due tax obligation what does this mean I'm not getting my taxes?

I need answers

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New Member
Jun 6, 2019 5:46:01 AM

I am so sorry you are finding out this way.IRS can and does withhold tax refunds if you have certain prior debt obligations.Please see this IRS link: https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-refunds-may-be-applied-to-offset-certain-debts  I would also suggest contacting them for more information.





Returning Member
Feb 22, 2020 2:44:14 PM

Can my taxes be taken if I financed a vehicle and it was repoed and now they want me to pay for it cause I abandoned the vehicle

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2020 2:50:36 PM

A refund offset is when an IRS refund is reduced or intercepted to pay off delinquent debt, such as past-due child support, outstanding student loans, or unpaid state income tax. For more information please click the link below.

 

What is a refund offset? - Community - TurboTax

New Member
Feb 22, 2020 6:41:56 PM

Will I still get my tax return on the date they say I should get it still ?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 22, 2020 6:47:08 PM

Please see the above comment concerning an Offset by ChondelLO.  We do not know the amount of your refund or how much was Offset.  

New Member
Feb 29, 2020 10:09:13 AM

I got the same msg this year, but no date was listed. It only said "Your refund has been applied to a past due IRS tax obligation." Does that mean my whole refund was applied to the debt? (I dont even know what the debt is smh).

Intuit Alumni
Feb 29, 2020 10:19:07 AM

@nhagans20

Turbo Tax will not know if your full return will be taken. You can contact the IRS for more information. 

 

 

How do I contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3301592

 

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

New Member
Mar 1, 2020 7:39:59 AM

Wha

Intuit Alumni
Mar 1, 2020 8:05:19 AM

@Jerkeira17 Looks like your full question did not post. Can you please re-post your question again?  

New Member
Mar 3, 2020 8:11:03 AM

Why money not any my bank on 3_3_2020 it accepted no it say in not getting it how much I owe the IRS they took my money last year and the year beforehand that 

Intuit Alumni
Mar 3, 2020 8:21:32 AM

Does your refund on the IRS website show it has been sent? Once your refund status on the IRS shows "Refund Sent" it can take 1 to 5 business days for the financial institution to deposit fund into your account. 

The general timeline of e-filed returns is: Transmission > Acceptance > Processing > Approval > Refund.

For the most up to date information on your refund, check your status on the IRS Where’s My Federal Refund? site.

If you are concerned about a refund offset and you have not received a notice, you can call the offset hotline. Click the link below for information on the IRS and phone number:

Topic No. 203 Reduced Refund

New Member
Mar 24, 2020 10:17:39 AM

I wanted to know at the end received my tax refund I want to know what is going on

Intuit Alumni
Mar 24, 2020 10:49:47 AM

@Areanjee88

  Turbo Tax will not have a status on your refund. If the IRS website says processing, this means they are working on it. Please use this link to track your refund from the IRS. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/use-the-wheres-my-refund-tool Tax Season Refund Frequently Asked Questions https://www.irs.gov/refunds/tax-season-refund-frequently-asked-questions

Level 1
Apr 17, 2020 8:29:21 AM

My name,is michael SOMEBODY illegal field my tax return you or someone is going to jail...soc.sec.#[social security number removed]..i suggested fixing it my,name aint no Priscilla and ive filled out a fraud form

New Member
May 12, 2020 5:36:26 PM

I’m confused bc this all happen too me but when I called they said they don’t see any offset and I should get a refund but when I go to the web site it says it’s been applied to past irs tax obligation and they then gave me a number that tells me there is no live service available?

Employee Tax Expert
May 13, 2020 1:41:00 PM

Unfortunately, as the IRS operations are limited due to Covid-19, you may need to wait just a bit longer to contact the IRS for assistance.  

 

Attached is a link with more information as to what departments are available to contact at the moment.

IRS operations

 

I have attached a link with more answers from the IRS as to why changes are made to your refund.

Federal refund questions

New Member
Mar 6, 2021 7:25:47 PM

How do I find out if it went to a student loan or something else?

Intuit Alumni
Mar 6, 2021 7:33:46 PM

You'll get an explanatory letter from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service if your refund is offset. The remainder of your refund will be processed as usual. An offset shouldn't delay it, unless your entire refund was applied to your debt.

More info about refund offsets, including contact info and the appeals process, is available in IRS Tax Topic 203

Please see the links below for more information:

New Member
Feb 14, 2022 3:54:04 PM

Why does it say my "Your refund has been applied to a past due IRS tax obligation"

 

I had no debt of any kind as far as I know. I've paid all my loans, and have always received a income tax return.

 

I called IRS and their operator said I did not have any debt.

 

What is going on?

Intuit Alumni
Feb 14, 2022 4:17:20 PM

Where does it say it is being applied to a past due IRS debt?   @benneth92

New Member
Feb 24, 2022 7:44:19 AM

Why my refund has been applied to a past due IRS tax obligation.Why my

Intuit Alumni
Feb 24, 2022 8:10:53 AM

I am so sorry you are finding out this way. The IRS can and does withhold tax refunds (a refund offset) if you have certain prior debt obligations such as past-due income tax, child or spousal support, student loans, or state unemployment compensation debts. If this has happened, you should get a letter from the government explaining why you didn't get the entire refund.

 

If you have not received a letter just yet, you may want to reach out to the IRS directly for assistance. Please see the FAQ link provided below for additional information:

 

Why is my direct-deposited refund or check lower than the amount in TurboTax?

 

@Jumana

 

New Member
Feb 24, 2022 8:15:07 AM

Please gave me iPhone number 

Intuit Alumni
Feb 24, 2022 8:30:55 AM

 Please see the below TurboTax FAQs for assistance with contacting the IRS:

@Jumana