Who do I contact if my federal refund was offset?

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Who do I contact if my federal refund was offset?

800-304-3107
If you need more information on the offset, contact the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) at 800-304-3107 (or TTY/TDD 866-297-0517) to find out where Treasury applied your tax refund.

How long does it take to get refund after an offset?

Typically, the state child support office that submitted the noncustodial parent’s case for tax refund offset receives the funds within two to three weeks.

Why was my tax return offset?

The amount of my federal payment (e.g., income tax refund) has been reduced (“offset”). If an individual owes money to the federal government because of a delinquent debt, the Treasury Department can offset that individual’s federal payment or withhold the entire amount to satisfy the debt.

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Can I sue the IRS for my refund?

Generally, if you fully paid the tax and the IRS denies your tax refund claim, or if the IRS takes no action on the claim within six months, then you may file a refund suit. You can file a suit in a United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims.

How do I talk to a live person at Treasury Offset Program?

The TOP Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system on 800-304-3107 can tell you who to call. Hearing impaired customers may use the Federal Relay Service by dialing 800-877-8339 to reach a Communications Assistant (CA) who will dial the toll free number.

Can I call the IRS to see if I owe money?

If you’re an individual taxpayer looking into your balance, you can call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 between 7:00 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time.

Will my NYS tax refund be offset?

If you have outstanding debt with a New York State agency, we may offset your New York State tax refund to pay all or part of your debt. Agencies your refund could be offset to include, but are not limited to: City University of New York (CUNY)

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How do you find out if my tax return will be garnished?

Phone FMS at 800-304-3107 to determine which organization will receive your garnished refund. Also, you can call the IRS at 800-829-1040. Provide your taxpayer identification number and inquire whether or not a garnishment is pending on your tax refund.