Intercepting Taxes

[chad101]

Quick Facts:
1, Child support case was started in Michigan (still active).
2, Same CS case was opened in Missouri while Ex lived in this state (still active).
3, Ex has resided in Arizona for the past 4 years (not sure if a case is open).
4, My Ex has a total of 6 kids (only 2 are mine).
5, Ex receives state assistance in Arizona.
6, Children's ages: 11 and 12.
7, My permanent address is in Ohio.

The state Michigan handles the enforcement. Michigan sends the enforcement notices to my employers and all court hearings are done in Michigan. Six months ago I received a letter stating I had a surplus of $500 in my child support account.

During the last 6 months, I found new employment. My final day with my old employer was on a Friday and I started my new job the following Monday (there was no unemployment gap). While a new enforcement order was sent to my current employer, I made cash payments every week. Thus nothing from the surplus of $500 was ever used.

Last week I received a tax interception letter (from the IRS) stating $750 dollars from my 2008 tax return was applied to child support. The Creditor listed is the state of Missouri.

I don't understand how the state of Missouri could be involved in this (My Ex has not lived in Missouri since late 2004). And why I'm receiving a tax interception letter when I have a surplus from over paid child support.

I cannot reach anyone. I have called Michigan and Missouri child support offices and I receive “I'm out of the office or away from my desk...blah blah blah” messages without a single returned call.

If anyone knows direct line phone #s or anyone I can reach in the state of Missouri or Michigan I would greatly appreciate it. $750 is not enough to get an attorney involved. I have no choice but try to resolve this issue on my own.

 

[MominCarolina]

Are you on good terms with your ex? Are they the type that would give any overpayment back to you without a fuss?

 

[BL]

You made cash payments .

If you have no Proof these payments went for CS payments , in the eyes of CS enforcement you have NOT paid .

Who did you make these cash payments to ?

If CS , then you provide receipts ( copies)that you are current and a (copy ) of the overpayment being help , sent RRR Certified mail to the Agency that says you owe .

You dispute the amounts , as the CS enforcement will hold you intercept for a time , for that purpose .

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Were these "cash" payments to the state CSE unit, or to the X directly?

 

[chad101]

When I mention 'cash' payments I'm talking about driving 20 miles to Michigan and handing the money directly to the CS clerk (every week until a withholding order was enforced). I have all my receipts. The problem is contacting someone who is 'available' and willing to help. This should have never happened in the first place. I'm still out $750 dollars.

Unlike arrearages, if I ever see a return (after the red tape); it's interest free.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

You need to be a squeaky wheel with FOC. make an appointment with the accounting case worker assigned to your case.

Also, see if you can get the case number associated with Missouri when you visit FOC.

 

[Ithildriel]

If you can't reach them directly, try FMS...

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc203.html

FMS will send you a notice if an offset occurs. The notice will reflect the original refund amount, your offset amount, the agency receiving the payment, and the address and telephone number of the agency. FMS will notify the IRS of the amount taken from your refund. Contact the agency shown on the notice if you believe you do not owe the debt or you are disputing the amount taken from your refund. If a notice is not received contact 800–304–3107 or TDD 866–297–0517. The available hours are Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 5:00PM CT. Spanish speaking assistors are available Monday through Friday 12:30PM to 5:00PM CT.