The IRS doesn’t provide any projections for how long an offset will delay returns, but it's typically not a lengthy delay.If you have not received a letter yet from the IRS, you should be receiving one with a explanation and amount. When you call the refund offset hotline there are two choices - one is debt incurred to non-consumer and govt agencies and the other to consumer agencies and personal. Be sure to check both of them.
You can go to this link Topic No. 203 Reduced Refund there is a phone number you can call to see if there was a refund offset.
If this is putting you into financial hardship, please see this link:Taxpayer Advocate Service
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