Ask the Taxman- Can the state IRS take my refund for my wife’s debt to SSA?
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Answer:
It is possible through a treasury offset or a state offset, if you are filing a joint return, that the SSA could recover a debt by taking your joint refunds. You have two options;
- Do not file a joint return
- File Form 8379 Injured Spouse Allocation
Not filing a joint return is the safest of the two options.