Confronted with the fact that state actions are what matter in achieving the goals of international agreements, the question arises: but canât a âlegally bindingâ agreement force states to take the necessary action by wielding sticks to ensure compliance?
If your refund is different than what you claimed. If the refund amount shown on the Notice of Offset is different from the amount claimed on your joint tax return, contact the IRS to find out why. There should be a phone number on the notice. If not, call 1-800-829-1040.
You also can call the IRS' main help line at (800) 829-1040. But be forewarned: During the filing season, you're probably in for a wait. More localized assistance might be a better move.