VA refund offset for deceased spouse's child support - Will federal refund also be taken?
Filed taxes as married filing joint and just found out my VA refund is being offset for deceased spouse's back child support. Husband passed in October. Injured spouse form wasn't filed like it shouldve been. Already called child support to report his death and close the case. Need to know if my federal refund is also getting offset?
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Paolo Ricci
Your federal refund is at risk of being offset too if the injured spouse form (Form 8379) wasn't included. You should immediately file Form 8379 separately - you can do this even after filing your return. Also file Form 1310 (Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer) if you haven't already. The child support agency should update their records and release any holds once they process the death certificate.
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Keisha Williams
•Thank you! Do you know how long it usually takes for them to process everything once I send these forms?
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Paolo Ricci
•Generally 8-14 weeks for injured spouse claims, but could be faster since its involving a deceased taxpayer. Make sure to mark 'DECEASED' on all paperwork.
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Amina Toure
I just used taxr.ai to check my transcript situation and it was super helpful. It costs $1 but totally worth it - shows exactly what's happening with offsets and how to fix them. You should check it out at https://taxr.ai
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Oliver Zimmermann
•How accurate is it? Been burned by other tax tools before 🤔
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Amina Toure
•Its scary accurate lol. Shows exactly whats happening with holds, offsets, everything. Even tells you what forms to file and when you'll likely get paid
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Oliver Zimmermann
•Just tried it - holy cow youre right! It picked up an offset I didnt even know about and told me exactly how to fix it 💯
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CosmicCommander
im in the same boat except my ex is alive and kicking. been fighting with child support for 6 months now smh
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Natasha Volkova
Make sure to get multiple copies of the death certificate. Youll need to send it to everyone - IRS, VA tax office, child support office, etc. Keep records of everything you send and who you talk to!
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Keisha Williams
•good idea, already ordered extras just in case!
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Javier Torres
The system is so broken fr fr. Taking money from widows for dead peoples debt is crazy 🤮
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Emma Davis
•fr these clowns dont even talk to each other, one hand doesnt know what the other is doing 🤡
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Malik Johnson
Quick tip: fax everything instead of mailing. Usually processes faster that way.
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