WillK
Intuit Alumni

Deductions & credits

The IRS can take the refund to off-set the past due child support that he owes. They will apply the refund to the balance owed, if the refund is more than the balance owed then any remaining would be sent to you. If the refund amount is less than the balance owed, the refund would be applied to it, and he would be responsible for the remaining balance. 

You can file an injured spouse form 8379 which can help you get back your portion of the refund. 

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