Honestly I am not sure about this and feel like its a game of luck. I have had them take my return the past few years and this year I could not even File until April 3rd. I mean I read EVERYWHERE that practically all types of garnishment were suppose to be suspended if you filed after either March 5 or 13th something like that until September 30th. I however got this message on the Wheres my refund app after my tiny refund was approved and ready to send to me.
"Your tax refund has been approved for direct deposit"
"However, it may be partially or completely reduced to pay a past due obligation, such as child support, another federal agency debt, or state income tax. If so, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS), who issues IRS refunds, will send you a notice with the amount of the debt and contact information. The details of the debt are not provided to the IRS. This application will be updated with the refund amount remaining, if any, after the debt is deducted."
I am not sure what to expect but I kind of seen this coming. I figured it was to good to be true and I am also assuming if they kept my very small refund and ignored the in place wont and cant collect my refund order than I am not holding my breath on getting that stimulus check either. I mean that check everyone is getting is almost triple my return so if they kept my return why would they give me the stimulus.
Sorry I am not much help but I am just as confused as you and actually kind of mad because I cannot find any answers.
