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June 4, 2019
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Last years owing balance

  • June 4, 2019
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Will the IRS take out the remaining balance that we owe from last year from this years refund?
Best answer by AnthonyC

Yes, if you have a balance due with the IRS from a prior year that is unpaid, they will automatically apply your refund this year to that balance due.  You will get a letter a few weeks after you receive the remaining refund (if any) detailing this action.

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AnthonyCAnswer
Level 12
June 4, 2019

Yes, if you have a balance due with the IRS from a prior year that is unpaid, they will automatically apply your refund this year to that balance due.  You will get a letter a few weeks after you receive the remaining refund (if any) detailing this action.