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If I owe the IRS, they will keep my` refund, won't they?

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Well, when your return crosses into the verification stage and your debt has been discovered and verified you will receive a letter notifying you of the offset.

https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-refund-offsets-pay-unpaid-debts

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If you owe the IRS for back taxes, yes, they will use your refund to pay toward the tax you owe.

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Well, when your return crosses into the verification stage and your debt has been discovered and verified you will receive a letter notifying you of the offset.

https://www.irs.gov/uac/tax-refund-offsets-pay-unpaid-debts