JohnW222
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Retirement tax questions

Yes, this debt will likely be an offset from any refund you have coming.

However, you might consider filing what's known as an Injured Spouse Allocation.  You can file this form even after you've filed your return, and it can result in recouping the "Injured Spouse's" portion of the refund.

For more information, please see the TurboTax article "What is IRS Form 8379: Injured Spouse Allocation".

Then, see What if I've already filed my tax return? in  the TurboTax Help article How do I file Form 8379, Injured Spouse Allocation?for guidance.

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