It is possible. If you are getting a refund and wonder if they will take your refund to offset a debt, I will suggest you contact the Treasury Offset Program at 800-304-310 to verify.
Here are the possible reasons when the offset is taken:
- Past due child support;
- Debts owed to a federal agency;
- Unemployment debts owed to the state;
- Past due federal student loans;
- Unpaid state income tax.
For more information, see RefundOffset