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The amount of my federal payment (e.g., income tax refund) has been reduced (“offset”). Why?

April 26, 2017Federal offset payment reduced refund

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The amount of my federal payment (e.g., income tax refund) has been reduced (“offset”). Why?

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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. The debtor is notified in advance of any offset action to be taken.