I remember in 2001 when they last did this type of rebate check, that part of our check was kept as garnishment for student loan payment. So more then likely they can and will keep this rebate check to offset any federal payment that is due. ------------- For offset purposes, the stimulus payment is treated like any other tax refund. This means that part or all of your payment can be used to pay past-due federal or state income taxes or non-tax federal debt such as student loans and child support.
No they will offset your refund.
No. Your federal tax is not deductible from your income in determining state taxable income, hence any refund of it isn't included as taxable income.
Pay the bill or appeal the garnishment to the IRS.
No
Presuming you have one coming, if the garnishment isn't by the government, yes.
Yes, they can. The only federal payment not subject to garnishment or lien is Social Security.
No they will offset your refund.
No. Your federal tax is not deductible from your income in determining state taxable income, hence any refund of it isn't included as taxable income.
Pay the bill or appeal the garnishment to the IRS.
No
Rebate
Presuming you have one coming, if the garnishment isn't by the government, yes.
It can be if the garnishment was by a government entity. If the garrnishment was by court order in favor a a private entity it cannot. CAVEAT: If the refund is direct-deposited into your bank account it has then been "converted" to your private funds and the garnishment can be made against assets contained in the bank account.
Yes. All your assets are subject to their control. This refund is yet another.
Yes, your refund is an asset and subject to lien.
YES
You will, assuming you didn't have any fees deducted from your refund or had a rapid refund loan.