Yes, if the IRS has been notified.
The Department of
Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service (BFS), which issues IRS tax refunds, has
been authorized by Congress to conduct the Treasury Offset Program (TOP).
Through this program, your refund or overpayment may be reduced by BFS and
offset to pay:
- Past-due child support;
- Federal agency non-tax debts;
- State income tax obligations; or
- Certain unemployment compensation
debts owed to a state. (Generally, these are debts for (1) compensation
that was paid due to fraud, or (2) for contributions owing to a state fund
that were not paid due to fraud).
To determine if a
debt is owed (other than federal tax), and whether an offset will occur,
contact BFS' TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (for TTY/TDD help, call or
866-297-0517).
