Tax Refund Interception Details

Summary

If you owe back child support in Maine, your tax refund can be intercepted by the Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery (DSER). This applies if you owe $150 in public assistance cases or $500 in non-public assistance cases. The entire tax refund can be intercepted up to the amount you owe, with any remaining balance returned to you. For the exact amount of back owed child support, contact DSER.

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Will my ex wife get my tax return for back owed child support
Hello ****, the law varies by location. Could you please tell me in which state you reside?
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Hello ****, it seems like * is a zip code in Maine. In Maine, if you owe back child support, it's possible your tax refund could be intercepted to pay the debt. However, specific circumstances can vary.
Tell me more
In Maine:
- The Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery (DSER) can intercept federal and state tax refunds.
- This applies if you owe $* in public assistance cases or $* in non-public assistance cases.
- They'll notify you before intercepting your tax refund.
How much can they take
In Maine:
- The entire tax refund can be intercepted.
- The amount intercepted will be up to the amount you owe in back child support.
- Any remaining balance will be returned to you.
How do i know how much is back ow3d
In Maine, you can contact the Division of Support Enforcement & Recovery (DSER) for the exact amount. They keep records of all child support payments and can provide an accurate figure for your back owed child support.