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posted May 31, 2019 9:17:25 PM

I would like to claim my mother as a dependent. But she has a credit card garnishment. If I claim her will they take my refund?

I would like to know if I claim my mother as a dependent, will my income tax refund get taken,because she has a court ordered credit card garnishment?

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:17:26 PM

Your tax refund cannot be seized or intercepted for the debts of a dependent claimed on your tax return.

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Level 15
May 31, 2019 9:17:26 PM

Your tax refund cannot be seized or intercepted for the debts of a dependent claimed on your tax return.