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Finding out you have a tax refund heading your way can be extremely exciting.\u00a0 This is your chance to finally catch up on bills, buy that item that’s been on your wish list or take a much-needed vacation.\u00a0 But what happens when you check the \u201cWhere\u2019s My Refund?\u201d<\/a> tool and realize the IRS<\/a> swooped in and took it?\u00a0 That\u2019s right, Uncle Sam has the authority to seize your refund under certain circumstances.\u00a0 Here are four situations when the IRS can come between you and your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have an unpaid tax debt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s be realistic here, you can\u2019t possibly expect to get a tax refund if you have an unpaid tax debt.\u00a0 Uncle Sam isn\u2019t that generous, and neither is your State.\u00a0 They\u2019re going to take whatever money you had coming your way and apply it to your debt.\u00a0 If there\u2019s anything leftover (fingers crossed) it will be distributed to you.\u00a0 The best way to avoid your tax refund from being offset or reduced is to pay your past-due debt. Need to learn how to make an IRS payment? Check out “7 Ways to Pay Your Tax Bill”<\/a> which walks you through all of your payment options, so you can make the best decision for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ve defaulted on your student loan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can run but you can\u2019t hide from your student loans.  One way or another your lender is going to get their money.  If you default on a federal student loan, the IRS can seize your tax refund to pay a portion of your debt.  The good news is you won’t be blindsided.  The IRS is required to give you advance notice and the opportunity to respond to the claim.  This is typically done by sending a notice in the mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your child support payments are past due<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have children, both parents are responsible for the cost of raising them.\u00a0 If you’re ordered to pay child support, you must fulfill your obligation.\u00a0 Unfortunately, not everyone holds up their end up of the deal.\u00a0 Therefore, the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program must step in and help collect the past due payments.\u00a0 If the custodial parent receives benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)<\/a> program and you owe more than $150, your tax refund may be intercepted.\u00a0 For a non-TANF case, the IRS will seize your refund if at least $500 is past due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You have unemployment compensation debt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unemployment compensation is supposed to help jobless workers stay afloat while they look for something new.  But some people try to abuse the system. If you receive more unemployment compensation than you\u2019re entitled to, you better believe that you will be paying it back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2023 (returns filed in 2024). Finding out you have a tax refund heading your way can be extremely exciting.\u00a0 This is your chance to finally catch up on bills, buy that item that’s been on your wish list or take a much-needed vacation.\u00a0 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":38147,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tax-tips-and-planning"],"yoast_head":"\n4 Reasons the IRS Can Seize Your Tax Refund<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Did you know the IRS can seize your tax refund under certain circumstances? 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