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tara berks started the topic What is an IRS Review? in the forum Under Review 7 years, 2 months ago
What is an IRS Review?
An IRS review, also known as an IRS examination or audit, is a review of an individual or organization’s tax returns and financial information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The purpose of an IRS review is to ensure that the taxpayer has accurately reported their income, deductions, and other tax-related items, and…[Read more] -
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Liz Dennis started the topic Taxes not filed for 2016 in the forum
H&R Block 7 years, 2 months agoI have a dilemma. I was unable to file my taxes last year due to complications. My tax preparer, a very close friend, passed away and I did not find out until it was too late that my taxes for 2016 were not filed. At this point I am unsure how to file those taxes and what my next step needs to be. I never filed for an extension since handling my…[Read more]
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Refundtalk replied to the topic Can I Dispute an Offset? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoIf you wish to dispute an offset, you should contact the agency that received the offset payment. Only contact the IRS if your offset payment was applied to a federal tax debt.
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tara berks started the topic Can I Dispute an Offset? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoCan I Dispute an Offset?
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Refundtalk replied to the topic How does a debtor know that he/she is in the Treasury Offset Program database? in the forum Reduced Tax Refund 7 years, 2 months ago
Before a creditor agency refers a debt to the Treasury Offset Program, it will have provided the debtor with all due process notices concerning the debt. These notices include written notification of the nature and amount of the debt, the intention of the agency to collect the debt through administrative offset, and an explanation of the debtor’s…[Read more]
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tara berks started the topic How does a debtor know that he/she is in the Treasury Offset Program database? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoHow does a debtor know that he/she is in the Treasury Offset Program delinquent debtor database?
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Refundtalk replied to the topic What does the TOP Call Center do? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoThey have staff at the Fiscal Service Treasury Offset Program who are there to help you understand the process, including what you need to do next. Although they cannot make arrangements for you to pay off your debt, tell you how much you owe, or refund your money, they can tell you whom to call. They will not tell anyone but you about your debts…[Read more]
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Refundtalk replied to the topic What is Pay.gov? in the forum Reduced Tax Refund 7 years, 2 months ago
Pay.gov is a secure website where you can pay your debt if you have received a delinquent debt notice from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. For more information on Pay.gov click here.
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Refundtalk replied to the topic How do I pay a delinquent nontax debt owed to the United States? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoIf you have received a delinquent debt notice from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, you can pay your debt online here.
If you owe a delinquent student loan, visit Debt Resolution: Federal Student Aid. For information on paying delinquent tax debt, visit the IRS website. -
Refundtalk replied to the topic Whom should I contact regarding my debt? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoContact the federal or state agency collecting the debt which is listed in the notice you received. If you need information about whom to contact, call the TOP Call Center toll-free at (800) 304-3107. If your debt has been paid in full, or if you do not owe the debt for other reasons, the agency collecting the debt is responsible for instructing…[Read more]
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Refundtalk replied to the topic My federal payment was reduced two months ago. Where is it? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoFunds collected by Fiscal Service from your federal payment are transmitted to the headquarters or central debt facility of the agency and are distributed by that agency. The agency must contact its headquarters for assistance in tracking the funds.
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Refundtalk replied to the topic What kinds of federal payments can be reduced? in the forum Reduced Tax Refund 7 years, 2 months ago
Depending upon the type of debt you owe, the following federal payments may be eligible for offset or levy:
- tax refunds
- wages, including military pay
- retirement, including military retirement pay
- contractor/vendor payments
- travel advances and reimbursements
- certain federal benefit payments, including Social Security benefits…
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Refundtalk replied to the topic How does the Treasury Offset Program work? in the forum Reduced Tax Refund 7 years, 2 months ago
- If you owe a delinquent debt to a government agency, that agency sends information about your debt to our database.
- Before you receive a federal payment, the database is searched to see if you owe a delinquent debt.
- If your debt is in the database, Fiscal Service will offset (reduce or withhold) your federal payment to pay your debt.
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Refundtalk replied to the topic When is a debt sent to the Treasury Offset Program? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoIn most cases, your name can be sent to TOP if your debt is more than 90 days delinquent. The government agency must determine that your debt is valid and legally enforceable. The agency must send you notices about your debt and provide you with opportunities to resolve or dispute your debt. The agency must also respond to questions and inquiries…[Read more]
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Refundtalk replied to the topic Why is Treasury contacting me about my debt owed to another government agency? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoFiscal Service, a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, serves as the government’s central debt collection agency, maintaining the government’s delinquent debts. One of the ways used by Fiscal Service to collect delinquent debt is the Treasury Offset Program or TOP. Under TOP, Fiscal Service matches a database of delinquent debtors…[Read more]
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tara berks started the topic What does the TOP Call Center do? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoWhat does the (TOP)Treasury Offset Program Call Center do?
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tara berks started the topic What is Pay.gov? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoWhat is Pay.gov?
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tara berks started the topic How do I pay a delinquent nontax debt owed to the United States? in the forum
Refund Offset 7 years, 2 months agoHow do I pay a delinquent nontax debt owed to the United States?
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