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Yes. My husband and I filed our federal refund jointly (mind you he was behind 3K on child support) and they took it all of what he owed. BUT, I went back and filed out an 'Injured Spouse Form' to get back what i earned.

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Yes, the entire state and federal refund can be seized for payment of child support arrearages.

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If you owe back child support, yes, your tax refund can be taken to repay that debt.

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Yes, states can withhold any form of income to recover back child support, including a federal tax refund.

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Can the state withhold federal income taxes if you owe welfare?

Your state can flag your account to withhold your federal refund in order to meet a debt owed;however, in general, your state,they can only take your taxes if you owe on a student loan, have back child support, or owe taxes. I guess you need to contact Dept of revenue of your state.


Will the IRS withhold your taxes for being sued?

Yes, the IRS could withhold your taxes if there is a judgment against you. If you are sued for back child support, for example, your refund could be given directly to the other parent.


Why would they only take part of a federal refund but take the state refund as well for back child support?

Was an Injured Spouse form filed?


If you owe child support will you get presidents refund?

No, the state will take it for back child support. If you are not behind in your support payments, you might get the refund.


Will Owed back child support come out of fed or state check?

The collection of owed back child support typically comes out of the non-custodial parent's federal tax refund or state tax refund, depending on the laws of the specific state. The federal and state governments have mechanisms in place to intercept these refunds and apply them towards the owed child support amount.


Does the entire amount of child support arrearages have to be paid even if it takes all of your federal and state tax refund?

Yes.


Does everyone get topic 203 on Where is my refund?

Not everyone gets Topic 203 on Where is My Refund. Topic 203 relates to tax offsets due to unpaid child support and federal debts.


Can a landlord take from your tax refund?

No. The IRS will take an income tax refund for back federal or state taxes, unpaid child support or alimony, student loans in default, and any unpaid federal or government debt.


How much of a garnishment can be expected on a tax refund if you are behind in child support?

The amount will depend on how much child support you owe and how much refund you are getting. They can keep the entire refund if necessary.


Can child support put a hold on a refund?

Tax refund, yes - also, State lottery winnings and virtually any other State or Federal payment (excluding public assistance/SSI).


Does your tax refund get taken by MA dor due to back child support?

Most likely. Just about every state will intercept federal and state income tax refunds for child support arrears.


Can you let someone else claim your child on federal taxes if you owe back child support for other children in the state of Ohio?

Only if the person qualifies under the IRS guidelines for dependents. If the action is taken to avoid the seizure of a tax refund for child support arrearages it is a federal criminal offense and all participating parties would be subject to prosecution.