The IRS provides a toll-free number, (800) 304-3107, to call for information about tax offsets. You can call this number, go through the automated prompts, and see if you have any offsets pending on your social security number.
Will I be notified if my tax refund is garnished?
BFS will send you a notice if an offset occurs. The notice will reflect the original refund amount, your offset amount, the agency receiving the payment, and the address and telephone number of the agency. BFS will notify the IRS of the amount taken from your refund once your refund date has passed.
How will I know if my refund is being garnished?
You can call the FMS at 1-800-304-3107 to find out if your refund was reduced because of an offset.
Will my refund be garnished 2021?
This is the part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury tasked with taking federal payments to cover delinquent debts owed to government agencies, such as past-due child support and defaulted student loans. Still, if you don’t address the defaulted loan, your 2021 refunds could be seized without additional notice.
How do you find out if the IRS will take your refund?
Call the FMS at 1-800-304-3107 to find out if your refund was reduced because of an offset. Call the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service at 1-877-777-4778 (or visit www.irs.gov/advocate) if you feel your refund was reduced in error. The service is free.
Will tax refunds be offset in 2021?
No, the Economic Impact Payments, authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 are not subject to offset for any reason through TOP, when paid as an advance.
Will the IRS automatically take my refund if I owe them?
No, one of the conditions of your installment agreement is that the IRS will automatically apply any refund (or overpayment) due to you against taxes you owe. Because your refund isn’t applied toward your regular monthly payment, continue making your installment agreement payments as scheduled.
Why did my tax return get taken?
The IRS can seize some or all of your refund if you owe federal or state back taxes. It also can seize your refund if you default on child support or student loan debts. If you think a mistake has been made you can contact the IRS.