@Bella2021 wrote:
That is correct, but the IRS intercepts taxes for child support arrears, so my question is, can they intercept and take my taxes to if I file as "Married filing jointly" instead of "Married filing separately."
If you file as Married Filing Jointly, the IRS can seize the tax refund for back child support owed unless you include a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation with your tax return. Including the form will prevent the IRS from seizing your portion of the tax refund.
See this TurboTax support FAQ for a Form 8379 - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/accessing/help/how-do-i-file-form-8379-injured-spouse-allocation/0...
