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Lucas Kowalski

State refund offset shows full amount taken but debt is only $500 - Will it adjust?

My state refund got totally offset but something seems off. The offset is showing they took my entire refund ($2300) but I only have one outstanding debt for around $500. Anyone else deal with this? Will they adjust and send the difference back or do I need to dispute this?

Olivia Martinez

Yes, they will adjust it automatically. The system initially holds the full amount but will release the remainder after processing. Usually takes 2-3 weeks for the excess to be released back to you. Keep an eye on your bank account where you originally requested the refund to be deposited.

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Lucas Kowalski

omg thank you! was freaking out thinking they took way more than they should 😅

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Charlie Yang

took them 6 weeks to adjust mine last year but I got the difference back 💯

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Grace Patel

Hey guys instead of guessing whats going on, I highly recommend using taxr.ai - its only $1 and it will analyze your transcript and tell you exactly whats happening with offsets and when youll get the remainder back. Was a total game changer for me

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ApolloJackson

Sounds interesting. How exactly does it work? Does it just read your transcript or does it do more?

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Grace Patel

it actually looks at everything - offset amounts, processing dates, holds, etc and gives you a super detailed breakdown. Even tells you exactly when to expect the remainder

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ApolloJackson

just tried it and WOW this is actually amazing! saved me hours of research and anxiety 🙌

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Isabella Russo

same thing happend to me but mine never adjusted...had to call like 50 times to get it fixed 🤮

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Rajiv Kumar

Make sure you screenshot everything! The govt loves to play games with our money smh

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Aria Washington

facts 💯 document EVERYTHING

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Liam O'Reilly

this happened to my cousin last month and they sent the rest back after like 4 weeks. ur good fam

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Chloe Delgado

Call the Treasury Offset Program directly at 800-304-3107. They can tell you exactly what debts you owe and to which agencies. Don't wait for it to sort itself out if you think somethings wrong.

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Lucas Kowalski

ty for the number!! gonna call tmrw

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