Ask the taxgirl: Rebates for those who owe back taxes?
Taxpayer asks:
I ran across your blog while searching for some info on the Tax “stimulas” rebate. To make it short, my husband and I are paying on back taxes (Federal - not state) for 2005. Will we still receive the rebate, or will it go to what we already owe?
Thanks, I have not seen any information on this yet.
Taxgirl says:
I’m afraid that I don’t have good news for you. If you owe for prior taxes or have other federal liabilities, including overdue child support or past due federal student loans, the IRS will apply at least a portion of your rebate towards those liabilities. I don’t know what formula or criteria they’ll use to determine how much will be used for liabilities versus how much you get to keep.
Like any good lawyer, I need to add a disclaimer: Unfortunately, it is impossible to give comprehensive tax advice over the internet, no matter how well researched or written. Before relying on any information given on this site, contact a tax professional to discuss your particular situation.
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8 opinions for Ask the taxgirl: Rebates for those who owe back taxes?
shirley rogers
Apr 5, 2008 at 8:03 am
It is my understanding the IRS gets the rebate if you owe taxes from previous years. How is this suppose to help the economy????
Missy
Apr 13, 2008 at 8:42 pm
How about STATE student loans that one may owe on?
Shaun Roland
Apr 30, 2008 at 11:11 am
My Parents owe State Taxes, will they get thier rebate check back?
THERESA LYNN MONDAY
Jun 10, 2008 at 12:41 am
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THIS ANSWER AS WELL
lee
Jun 12, 2008 at 11:26 am
YOU WILL NOT GET IT ! IF YOU OWE ANY BACK TAXES , THEY TOOK IT FROM ME AND I WAS ON A PAYMENT PLAN , AND STILL OWE THEM 205 BUCKS !
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LYNN
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:25 pm
THE ANSWER TO THE REFUNDOR STIMULUS REBATE IS THE IRS WILL TAKE THE WHOLE REFUND. I OUGHT TO KNOW THEY HAVE TAKEN ALL OF MINE WHICH WAS $600.00. THEY ALSO HAVE TAKEN NOT ONLY THE REFUND BUT ALSO THE STIMULUS CHECK OF SEVERAL PEOPLE
LYNN
Jul 31, 2008 at 8:28 pm
THE ANSWER TO THE REFUND OR STIMULUS REBATE IS THE IRS WILL TAKE THE WHOLE REFUND. I OUGHT TO KNOW THEY HAVE TAKEN ALL OF MINE WHICH WAS $600.00. THEY ALSO HAVE TAKEN NOT ONLY THE REFUND BUT ALSO THE STIMULUS CHECK OF SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT OWE.
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