Mar 16 2009
Will your tax refund be held for outstanding debt?
I have received calls left and right about many people who have gotten letters that their state tax refund have been taken to satisfy outstanding bills. Through much research, I can tell you that this practice is legal per SC Code of Laws Title 12 Chapter 56 . The biggest problem here is that if someone is fighting a bill that they claim they do not owe, you must start the process within 30 days of getting the notice in order to get anything done. You can call the company claiming you owe money and demand a copy of the original contract or bill that you signed. Getting a regular copy of your credit can help in aiding this process. Check often for unauthorized accounts and start early with the process.
