How does my case qualify for the Tax Refund Offset Program?
Your case must be identified as a IV-D case by the Friend of the Court. All AFDC cases are automatically considered a IV-D case. If you are not receiving AFDC , you should check with the Friend of the Court to see if you have signed an application requesting IV-D service . If not, simply request an application from the Friend of the Court or the Department of Social Services support specialist. The IV-D program also provides assistance with: 1) support establishment, enforcement, review and modification; 2) paternity establishment; 3) absent parent location; and 4) tracking and monitoring of support payments. How does the child support payer know if a request for a Tax Refund Offset has been made? The federal and state child support agencies send the payer a pre-offset notice. This notice explains that the Friend of the Court requested a tax refund offset and provides the payer with information regarding appeal and/or joint tax return options. When do I receive the Tax Refund Offset? A
