How long does it take to see a deposit for child support arrears? My child's father is past due nearly $1200 and pays by state DCS . Will his return bring him current?

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June 6, 2019
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Best answer by CathyB

You would need to contact the child support agency to find out how long before you see a deposit for child support arrears.

The IRS may use federal tax refunds for past due child support. For more information, please click on this link:

IRS Topic Number: 203 – Refund Offsets

CathyBAnswer

You would need to contact the child support agency to find out how long before you see a deposit for child support arrears.

The IRS may use federal tax refunds for past due child support. For more information, please click on this link:

IRS Topic Number: 203 – Refund Offsets

amandapowers87

My kids dad owes me 2100, he got,a intercepted letter 2 weeks ago but i havent seen anything in my account.

anth7328

You can get it quicker by calling child support and asking for a waiver for injured spouse form. If the state took it you will get it quicker. But if it came out of your IRS return they hold it for 6 months. That's why why ask for the form.

mdubin419

The only form I see is the injured spouse form which is to give them money back and then send you the rest. I live in Kansas I’m not going to give him the chance to take it back. I see it posted to my account as received in April but hasn’t been released to me letter said 6 months so guess just stuck waiting.

xmasbaby0

The "injured spouse" form does not pertain to your situation if you are waiting for child support that is owed to you. That form is for married couples when one of them has an outstanding debt for student loans, tax debt, child support, etc. but the other spouse had earnings and wants to shield the portion of the refund that can be allocated to them. And you are correct--you have to wait for the agency that administers the child support order to send you the money owed to you.

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anth7328

If you owe child support arreage, yes the IRS will take what ever is owed. If the child is not yours, then you are the injured spouse. You will need to fill out that form. I assume they figure out the difference and it will be refunded to the non-parent.

Hope this helps!

Dan-Ippolito

So my ex husband owes me 28K and he said he filed his taxes on April 15th
I got a couple weeks for an answer and then I got 6-8 months wtf I don’t understand

areich17

I have been waiting 4 months and still have not gotten mine. Last time i contacted them they said they didn't see any payment

gatorgirl42069

It generally takes a full 6 months before the dept of revenue releases the money collected for owed support there is not a way around it and there are no shortcuts. I'm sorry folks but it is what it is don't plan on that for 6 months from when it was collected not a big say sooner.

Drago3026

If he is married and filed a joint return it will take 180 days(6 months) before the money is sent to you. It’s called injured spouse. Gives the other partner a chance to separate the refund

Lovemykids0814

Do you know if its exactly 6 months? Asking because on the website for my child support payments, it says pending for the money and the date posted was May 15th. I know 180 days will be next Wednesday Nov.11th. So im wondering, is it just 180 days including weekends and holidays? Or are weekends and holidays excluded from the 180 days. This is so confusing to me as I never have had a large payment come in before. I have barely had any child support given for my son within the 6 years his father has been on it. Any help would be so appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

Critter-3

All I can say is don't count on this money being released on any certain date and you will not be disappointed. Doubt you will get a straight answer from the child support agency or the IRS but you can try to call them on Monday.

Aprilann29

I always have to wait 6 months!!!! All because he files jointly with his wife. Its ridiculous!! He never ever pays child support so my son shouldn't have to wait any longer! I still haven't recieved it yet, the domestic worked said I cant get it until September sometime

Esepulveda

Hello,

Quick question i was just wondering did they hold your child support for 180 days because he filed jointly? They placed a hold and Im hoping they release it sooner, the hold was placed on april.

DAVLIN

Good luck getting any information on out of the local or the stat office.

Critter

@Esepulveda

The 6 month waiting period is to give the filer time to either amend the return and/or the file an injured spouse form .. that is just the way it is and there is no changing the system so you should never count on having the money and just be happy when some finally shows up.