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My mom is my dependent. She lived with me all of 2017 and did not have an income. If she owes money to a different state, can that state take money from my tax return?

 
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KatrinaB
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My mom is my dependent. She lived with me all of 2017 and did not have an income. If she owes money to a different state, can that state take money from my tax return?

No. The taxing authorities will only collect a debt from your tax return if you were responsible for paying it.

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My mom is my dependent. She lived with me all of 2017 and did not have an income. If she owes money to a different state, can that state take money from my tax return?

No, your refund  cannot be seized due to your mother 's debts.
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KatrinaB
Intuit Alumni

My mom is my dependent. She lived with me all of 2017 and did not have an income. If she owes money to a different state, can that state take money from my tax return?

No. The taxing authorities will only collect a debt from your tax return if you were responsible for paying it.

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