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.
Since the letter and check or direct deposit usually don't arrive simultaneously, you can always call the IRS if you get a refund check and have questions about the amount. The main IRS toll-free number is (800) 829-1040 or (800) 829-4059 (TDD) for the hearing impaired.