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How do I get my refund money back that is back child support owed to me that the IRS took and applied it to past due owed taxes from my current divorce of 2nd spouse?

 
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EbonyL
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How do I get my refund money back that is back child support owed to me that the IRS took and applied it to past due owed taxes from my current divorce of 2nd spouse?

Once your refund has been offset, you are not able to retrieve those funds. The government will apply those funds to the necessary past due debts. You can contact the Bureau of Fiscal Services for more information and further assistance at 800-304-3107.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-refund-offsets-pay-unpaid-debts

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EbonyL
New Member

How do I get my refund money back that is back child support owed to me that the IRS took and applied it to past due owed taxes from my current divorce of 2nd spouse?

Once your refund has been offset, you are not able to retrieve those funds. The government will apply those funds to the necessary past due debts. You can contact the Bureau of Fiscal Services for more information and further assistance at 800-304-3107.

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-refund-offsets-pay-unpaid-debts

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