How do I get the money applied to my account?
If you filed a single return (for you only), the refund amount will be applied to your child support obligation immediately. If money is owed to the State, that account must be paid 1st (by federal law).

If you filed a joint return (for you and your spouse), the information system will hold the money for 6 months before applying the funds to your child support obligation. If your spouse does not want his or her portion of the refund to be used toward the child support arrears, you should contact your tax preparer in order to complete an "injured spouse claim."

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1. I received a notice that my Federal tax refund would be taken for child support, when will that money be applied to my account?
2. How do I get the money applied to my account?
3. Can "Held" Federal tax refunds be released prior to the 6-month waiting period?