Federal Tax Refund Offset Program

The Federal Tax Refund Offset Program is a government process that allows the IRS to reduce your federal tax refund to pay certain debts you owe, such as overdue federal taxes, child support, or student loans. If you owe money in these areas, the IRS can withhold part or all of your refund before it is sent to you. This helps ensure debts are paid efficiently. You will be notified if your refund is offset, and the amount withheld is applied toward your owed debt.