Tag Archives: Federal Tax Refund

Can a Federal Tax Refund Be Withheld for State Debt?

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debt

A few years ago I attended a community college in Cincinnati, Ohio. I did not receive financial aid and i did not pay the tuition. The debt went to the Ohio Attorney Generals office and I starting building payments(I’ve paid 2/3 of the debt so far). They took my state refund check this year, which I expected. Can they also take my federal return even though I am building payments on time every month?
Thanks for answering. I called the number and they said nothing was being held, hopefully it won’t change.

Both of Us Had Individual Mortgages Prior to Our Marriage, We File Joint Now, Can We Claim Interest on Both?

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mortgages

We each had a mortgage prior to our marriage, we live in my home, and pay a higher interest amount due to the loan amount. Can we claim my home as our primary if his name is not on the loan, but he is listed first on the federal tax refund? I know I can claim interest on up to two mortgages, but my name must be on both. Help!