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New Member
posted Jun 3, 2019 10:30:59 AM

If my state taxes were intercepted because of a debt but the debt wasn't paid in full can my federal taxes be taken as well to satisfy my past due balance

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 10:31:01 AM

Unfortunately, yes your federal return can also be used to offset your debt.  If the federal return is more than the balance of your debt, you will receive a refund for the remainder.  

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Expert Alumni
Jun 3, 2019 10:31:01 AM

Unfortunately, yes your federal return can also be used to offset your debt.  If the federal return is more than the balance of your debt, you will receive a refund for the remainder.  

New Member
Jun 3, 2019 10:31:02 AM

But what if the debt that are owed aren't federal debts? Mind you that I was never notified about an offset or debt prior to my taxes being intercepted.. Had I had the opportunity to be notified of the debts prior to the offset I could have taken the necessary steps to fulfill the obligation..