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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

 
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MinhT1
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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

The IRS can offset your stimulus check for past due child support. However if the amount of child support is less than the stimulus check, you will receive the balance.

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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

Will they just know to off set it I’m sorry I’m just trying to figure everything out 

MaryK4
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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

They can only offset if the state has an order in place- you can call the state child support department to be sure.  (But note that there may be limited phone services available).

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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

Curious, so will the person who has been awarded the child support receive the payment?

Will they send them the money? Do you know how that will work?

MaryK4
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I just need to know if they’re going to garnish the stimulus check if I owe back child support only owe like $100 I just need to know if they’re going to take the money because I have two yo

Each state has its own rules and procedures, so it really depends but generally, any amounts collected for back child support are credited to the custodial account.

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