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?
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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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