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You can call the Treasury Offset Program (TOP) interactive voice response system at 800-304-3107 to check if you owe debt that could cause an offset.

Topic 151 confirms your right to appeal if you believe the offset is incorrect. Common Associated Codes You can call the Treasury Offset Program (TOP)

The IRS may be verifying income (W-2/1099), checking for identity theft, or validating credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). in the "Where's My Refund" tool indicates that

in the "Where's My Refund" tool indicates that the IRS has flagged your tax return for a manual review or a refund offset . This means your refund is being held, reduced, or completely taken to pay outstanding federal or state debts. Key Takeaways of Topic 151 checking for identity theft

If you do not owe the debt or believe the reduction is incorrect, follow the instructions in the letter to file a protest with the IRS Office of Appeals.