Yes. Unpaid debts include past-due federal tax, state income tax, state unemployment compensation debts, child support, spousal support, or certain federal nontax debts, such as student loans. If the refund is offset to pay unpaid debts, a notice will be sent to inform you of the offset.

What does this mean past-due support owed in this case for federal income tax refund is offset?

For cases in the child support program, the Federal Tax Refund Offset Program collects past-due support payments from the tax refunds of parents who owe support. The custodial parent does not receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits and the noncustodial parent owes at least $500 in arrears.

When does the IRS send an intent to offset letter?

If your refund is going towards an unpaid debt—as part of a tax refund offset—you will receive a letter notifying you of the intent to offset federal payments after your tax return has been filed and before the refund has been processed. This letter is called a Notice of Intent to Offset.

Can a delay in tax refund be used for an offset?

When taxpayers experience a delay in their refund, it can be difficult to tell whether the IRS plans on keeping it as part of a tax offset, or if there’s simply been a complication with your return.

When do you have to file tax return if you are past due?

If you are due a refund for withholding or estimated taxes, you must file your return to claim it within 3 years of the return due date. The same rule applies to a right to claim tax credits such as the Earned Income Credit. We hold income tax refunds in cases where our records show that one or more income tax returns are past due.

What does it mean if your refund has been applied to a past due tax obligation?

Your refund has been applied to a past due tax obligation what does this mean I’m not getting my taxes? A refund offset is when an IRS refund is reduced or intercepted to pay off delinquent debt, such as past-due child support, outstanding student loans, or unpaid state income tax. For more information please click the link below.