Any stimulus payment will offset to a federal tax liability or other federal/state liability.
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.
Govt or state agencies have the power to offset if you owe them money.
It is a federal payroll tax. See the attached link for more info.
The Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS), which issues IRS tax refunds, has been authorized by Congress to conduct the Treasury Offset Program. Through this program, your refund or overpayment may be reduced by FMS and offset to pay any past--due child support, Federal agency non--tax debts, or state income tax obligations.
Yes, States can intercept your refund via the Treasury Offset Program.
The amount of federal tax that is taken out of your check in the state of Texas depends on your tax situation. Typically, you can except between 10 and 20 percent to be taken out for federal taxes.
Financial Management Services. Through this program, your refund or overpayment may be reduced by FMS and offset to pay back taxes, any past due child support, Federal agency non-tax debts, or state income tax obligations.
Your income tax refund can be decreased by what is commonly called an offset.This can occur if you have outstanding federal or even some state debt(s). .Having worked in tax preparation for many years I have seen offsets occur for various reasons. The most common reasons for a federal tax refund offset are child support arrearage,unpaid federal tax debt and outstanding student loan debt.What is important to note is that a third party known as Federal Management System(FMS) handles the offset,not the IRS.The IRS in most cases will not provide a reason or any information about the debt/offset and will refer directly to FMS.
If this is about the income tax refund offset program through the FMS. You can use the below enclosed information and phone number.The Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS), which issues IRS tax refunds, has been authorized by Congress to conduct the Treasury Offset Program. Through this program, your refund or overpayment may be reduced by FMS and offset to pay any past due child support, Federal agency non tax debts, or state income tax obligations.Go to the IRS gov website and use the search box for Topic 203 - Failure to Pay Child Support, Federal Non Tax and State Income Tax ObligationsFor additional information, FMS can be reached at 800-304-3107.
The Department of Treasury's Financial Management Service (FMS), which issues IRS tax refunds, has been authorized by Congress to conduct the Treasury Offset Program. Through this program, your refund or overpayment may be reduced by FMS and offset to pay any past due child support, Federal agency non tax debts, or state income tax obligations.Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for Topic 203 - Failure to Pay Child Support, Federal Non Tax and State Income Tax Obligations
If your loans are in default, then you are probably listed on the Tax Offset list. If you have repaid the loans through the Federal Rehabilitation program, then you may have been removed from the offset list. The only way to know is to call the IRS and ask them if your name is still on the list. >>I've called the federal debt hotline and it says no federal debt is found for my social security number. I'm assuming that means I'm not on the list and will get my return??