Private College Student Loan

If a Federal tax return is partially garnished, will the remaining refund still be sent by direct deposit?

I filed my federal return which is a little over $4600.00. I also have an active judgment under my name for federal student loans and they confirmed with me that $917.00 was going to be garnished from my tax refund. Due to the offset, is the IRS going to send my remaining refund via direct deposit as I requested or are they going to mail me a check?

Public Comments

1. Yes - you'll get a depoist of the remainder.
2. yep it will and you will get a letter from uncle sam telling you exactly what they put in your account and when they put in their pocket. nice refund by the way!
3. You will receive the remainder of your refund via direct deposit on the original date you would have received the full amount. Had this happen to me last year! At least it is one less bill you will have owing!! And next year you can get your full refund (pending you have no more offsets!). You will receive a letter as well telling you how much was offset and where it was sent. Make sure you hang on to that letter forever!! :) You will receive the letter after you get your refund.