Does the IRS notify you if they are going to reduce your refund because of a previous debt owed?

mommahazel · ‎June 4, 2019

The debt is not owed to the IRS

WillK · ‎June 4, 2019

You will be notified if you refund is offset to pay back debts towards the following:

Past-due child support;
Federal agency non-tax debts;
State income tax obligations; or
Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for (1) compensation paid due to fraud, or (2) contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid).

You can contact the BFS's TOP call center at 800-304-3107 to inquire if there is a pending offset for you.

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WillK · ‎June 4, 2019

You will be notified if you refund is offset to pay back debts towards the following:

Past-due child support;
Federal agency non-tax debts;
State income tax obligations; or
Certain unemployment compensation debts owed to a state (generally, these are debts for (1) compensation paid due to fraud, or (2) contributions owing to a state fund that weren't paid).

You can contact the BFS's TOP call center at 800-304-3107 to inquire if there is a pending offset for you.

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