To determine whether an offset will occur on a debt owed (other than federal tax), contact BFS’s TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (866-297-0517 for TTY/TDD help).

How do I find out who intercepted my tax refund?

To find out if you had a FMS offset that affected your tax refund you can call 1-800-304-3107. Additionally, You may want to contact your State’s Department of Revenue.

How do I find out if I owe the state money?

You can find out if you owe state taxes using one of several free methods.

1. Visit the state’s Department of Revenue website. Some states list delinquent taxpayer information online, depending on how much you owe.
2. Review your credit report.
3. Call the state’s Department of Revenue.

Will where my refund show offset?

If the refund website indicates there will be an offset to your federal refund and you have already called, you can expect a notice from the IRS that will explain the offset. Contact the IRS only if your original refund amount shown on the BFS offset notice differs from the refund amount shown on your tax return.”

How can I find out if I have an offset on my taxes?

You will get a written notice of any offsets, but if you want to know about them in advance you can call a toll-free number at the Treasury Department. Offsets are essentially a go-to-the-source form of debt collection. For certain types of debts, your creditors can apply to the Treasury Department to reclaim the money you owe from your tax refund.

How can I find out if I owe federal tax?

To determine if a debt is owed (other than federal tax), and whether an offset will occur, contact BFS’ TOP call center at 800-304-3107 (for TTY/TDD help, call 866-297-0517). The Department of Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service (BFS), which issues IRS tax refunds, has been authorized by Congress to conduct the Treasury Offset Program (TOP).

When to call the IRS about an offset?

You should only call the IRS itself if the original amount of your refund, before the offsets, was lower than it should have been. If you receive a notice of offsets from the TOP, and you believe that one or more of those debts were not legitimate, you have the option of challenging it.

What does it mean when your tax refund is offset?

Tax Refund Offset. The amount of my federal payment (e.g., income tax refund) has been reduced (“offset”). Why? If an individual owes money to the federal government because of a delinquent debt, the Treasury Department can offset that individual’s federal payment or withhold the entire amount to satisfy the debt.