Full question:
I just recieved a letter address from the U.S. Department of Justice, connecticut, U.S_ Attorney's Office 157 Chrurch Street, 23rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Subject: U.s. Department of Justice Administrative Offset Notice. Notice of Intent to Offset. My question is what is my legal options?
- Category: Taxes
- Date:
- State: New Jersey
Answer:
You have sixty-five days from the date of the notice to contest the debt. You can provide evidence showing that the debt is not past due, that the amount is incorrect, or that the debt has been satisfied. If the debt is a judgment debt, you can also show that it has been satisfied or is stayed.
If you do not pay the debt or provide evidence to dispute it, the Department may report the debt to a consumer reporting agency and refer it to the IRS for offset against your federal tax refund.
You can request a review by the Department if you believe that the debt is not past due or is not legally enforceable. Upon a timely request, the designated salary offset coordination officer will inform you of the time and location to inspect and copy records related to the debt.
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