An amended tax refund can absolutely be offset to pay certain past-due debts. Many taxpayers are surprised when the amended refund is taken even if the original refund was not. Debts Eligible for Offset Amended…
Waiting for your tax refund only to find it’s less than expected can be a frustrating surprise. If your refund was reduced, there’s a good chance the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) is involved. But what exactly is…
Understanding Why the IRS Takes Refunds and Where Your Money Goes If you were expecting a tax refund and suddenly received less money than expected—or no refund at all—you may have had your tax refund…