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Code 898 and Treasury Offset Program discussion

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Use this thread for transcript or refund messages that suggest an offset.

Quick take
  • Code 898 is often discussed when offsets appear in a refund timeline.
  • BFS, not the IRS, handles many non-tax debt offsets through TOP.
  • A BFS notice should explain the offset amount and agency receiving the payment.
  • Joint-return offsets may raise injured spouse questions.

How to use this thread
  • Post whether you received a BFS notice, whether the return was joint, and whether WMR changed the refund amount.

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RefundHub is an independent taxpayer-to-taxpayer community. This thread is informational and is not IRS, legal, tax, or financial advice.
 
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