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FAQ 1.9 2005 Tax Year

IRS Procedures: Injured & Innocent Spouse

This is archived information that pertains only to the 2005 Tax Year. If you
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How can I collect child support from my ex-spouse?

You must contact your local child support agency.


My ex-spouse is delinquent in paying child support. The attorney general has filed some sort of paperwork with the IRS to withhold my ex-spouse's tax refund. How would I receive the withheld refund?

The answer varies depending on the state that is involved. You need to contact the state involved by link to its page on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families Offices of Child Support Enforcement web site to get this information.


Is there any way to find out if I need to file an injured spouse claim before I file a return?

Your spouse can ask the agency that might be claiming the refund for a past-due debt. Another source of information is the Financial Management Service Help Desk at (800) 304-3107.


Can I file my return electronically even though I am filing a Form 8379, Injured Spouse Claim and Allocation?

Yes, you can file electronically.


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