It depends. Private creditors may have access to your refund depending on your state. What state do you reside in? Typically, credit card debt collectors cannot garnish tax refunds to collect a debt. However, they can put a lien on your bank account to seize funds after your refund has been deposited.
For more information, please see Who Can Garnish an Income Tax Refund?
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