PA UC non-fraud overpayment - will they take my tax refund?

they absolutely WILL take your refund. happened to me last year with a $2300 overpayment. they say its 'non-fraud' but they still intercept tax refunds!

I'm dealing with something similar. For non-fraud overpayments in PA, they CAN take your state tax refund but federal tax refunds are typically only intercepted for fraud cases or if the debt gets referred to Treasury Offset Program. You should definitely appeal the waiver denial though. It sounds like they didn't even properly review your documents. When you reapply for the waiver, make sure to include ALL financial documents - bank statements, bills, rent/mortgage, proof of any hardship, etc. The more documentation, the better chance of approval.

omg im so worried about this too!!!! i have a $3k overpayment and i need my tax refund for my kids school stuff!! did u try calling them?? i cant get through to ANYONE its so frustrating!!!

Did you check if you might qualify for a financial hardship waiver? My sister got one last year when she had a $3200 overpayment. You have to prove you really can't afford to repay it though.

You should check if you can request a hearing about the overpayment determination itself, not just the waiver. sometimes they calculate things wrong. i had a non-fraud overpayment reduced by almost $2000 after we showed they counted some weeks wrong. and yeah, in PA they CAN take your state tax refund for non-fraud. just happened to my cousin.

Here's what you need to know about PA non-fraud overpayments: 1. They CAN intercept your state tax refund, but federal refunds are typically only intercepted for fraud cases or very old debts 2. They CAN reduce future UC benefits by up to 1/3 if you claim again 3. For the waiver denial, you need to appeal within 15 days of receiving the determination letter 4. When submitting documentation for a financial hardship waiver, include: - Last 3 months of bank statements - Rent/mortgage statements - Utility bills - Medical expenses - Childcare costs - Any other essential expenses - Documentation of all income sources The fact that they denied it so quickly suggests they may not have thoroughly reviewed your case. I would definitely appeal.

My neighbors cousin had a similar thing happen and he said the whole process was a nightmare but eventually he got on a payment plan for like $25 a month and they didnt take his tax refund but I think it might be different for everybody depending on your situation lol

To answer your question about a lower payment plan - yes, you can request a lower monthly payment than what they initially offer. Call and explain your financial situation. They can go as low as $25/month in some cases, but you'll need to show why the $100 is a hardship. As for the waiver, when you appeal, make sure to specifically request a telephone hearing. In my experience, you have a much better chance when you can actually speak to a referee and explain your situation versus just submitting paperwork.

Whatever you do dont ignore it!!! My brother ignored his overpayment notices and they eventually added penalty interest and then sent it to collections!

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice. I'm going to: 1) Appeal the waiver denial and request a telephone hearing 2) Include ALL the financial documents suggested 3) Request a lower payment plan if the waiver doesn't work out 4) Look into whether the overpayment determination itself might be incorrect I'll update this thread after my appeal to let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed I can get this resolved before tax refund time!