In some cases, yes. If the hospital is affiliated with the federal government (ie, a VA facility) your federal tax refund may be offset for any outstanding medical debt. In some states, a state or county owned facility may offset refunds issued from state tax returns. Also money owed on state run programs such as Medicaid and food stamps can be used as offsets on state refunds.
Generally, however, if none of the above apply, the only way a hospital can obtain your tax refunds is to get a court order to attach the bank account where the refund is deposited. In that way, they can intercept any funds deposited into that account and apply it towards outstanding debt, but they cannot directly offset the return.
Yes, but there are ways to fight this. Find a veterans service organization in your area and talk to the veteran service officer. They should be able to get answers.
Sure.
Yes
$9,000 + $3,000 = $12,000
There are specific laws regarding the withholding of your federal income tax returns. The funds can be taken if you owe back taxes, child support arrears and/or defaulted student loan(s). While your wages may be attached for judgments against you (credit cards, loans, etc.) your federal income tax return cannot be used for those debts.
It usually takes two to four weeks to receive your income tax return after your taxes have been filed. This can vary greatly though, depending on how you file.
Generally, yes. In most cases, civil judgments are valid for 10 years, and can even be renewed beyond that.
Any age when you meet the requirement of must file a income tax return. A dependent on another individuals income tax return would be required to file a federal income tax return and pay some federal income tax if unearned income gambling winnings, interest, rent. capital gains, etc of 950 or more of income reported on the 1040 income tax return.
Can credit card companies that take you to civil court garnish your wages or income tax return if you lose in the lawsuit
If you are an Alabama resident, then yes, you must pay taxes on the income in both states. You would file a Georgia non-resident income tax return. Fill out the Georgia tax return first. When you fill out your Alabama return, attach Alabama Schedule CR to your Alabama return. Schedule CR will allow you to take a credit for some of the tax paid to Georgia. You get a credit for the tax liability as shown on the Georgia return, not the amount withheld.
Yes unless you are due a refund you will be charged penalties, interest and other charges for failing to file the federal income tax return by the due date and also for failing to pay any income taxes by the due date for the income tax return. Alternate answer: Here is what the IRS has to say: "Refund. Even if you do not have to file a tax return, you should file to get a refund if box 2 shows federal income tax withheld or if you can take the earned income credit."
How much income tax you get back will all depend on your filing status and deductions. Take your tax information to a tax preparer who can go through your return to help you maximize your return.
If there are arrears. see links