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posted Jun 6, 2019 12:44:52 AM

Although I’ve set up payment arrangements with them, I owed the IRS last year, will they take my current tax return to pay off what I owe them?

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:54 AM

Yes, if you still owe tax to the IRS, your 2018 refund will be seized to pay the debt even if you are on a payment plan.  You do not have to enter anything about it on your tax return.  The IRS knows and will take care of it automatically.  They will send you a letter a few weeks later.

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Level 15
Jun 6, 2019 12:44:54 AM

Yes, if you still owe tax to the IRS, your 2018 refund will be seized to pay the debt even if you are on a payment plan.  You do not have to enter anything about it on your tax return.  The IRS knows and will take care of it automatically.  They will send you a letter a few weeks later.