I have a payment agreement with IRS for 2012-14. Showing 2016 refund over $6k. I need to make sure the IRS keeps 2016 refund and applies to tax debt. IRS Debt >> $6k

[beachnative77]

When I submit return, will there be a way to be sure refund gets applied to past tax bills?

[TomD8 · Accepted solution]

There's no way to make sure.  The IRS most likely will use your refund to help offset your debt.  If they don't, you can always send it in yourself as a payment.