JulieS
Expert Alumni

After you file

Yes, if you owe the IRS back taxes, or certain other federal debts, they will take the amount from your refund. 

 

If you need to know what you still owe, you can check your IRS online account, or Treasury Offset, if your debt is something other than back taxes. 

 

Follow this link for your IRS account, and this one for Treasury Offset. 

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