If I claim a dependent that owes student loans will they take it out of my return

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June 6, 2019
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My girlfriend lives with me and she owes student loans she has no income and does not work if I claim her as a dependent will they garnish my return for her student loan debt

Best answer by DoninGA

Your tax refund cannot be seized for the debts of dependent claimed on your tax return.

DoninGAAnswer

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Your tax refund cannot be seized for the debts of dependent claimed on your tax return.

aaron18758Author

Thank you!

thompsonkayla181

Did he ever try to get his money reimbursed? Just curious I live in Indiana as well and I was gonna claim my fiance but donf want to take the chance like you said of something I rely on.

Tazlvr2013

I live in az. I’ve been retired due to health since July. My student loan has gone to collections. My son wants to add me as a dependent to his taxes. Will his refund be taken for the student loan.

JohnW152

No, not if you're listed as his dependent, and the loan is in your name.

goldensrule2

Thank you for this info! I have a 27 YO son i claim as my dependent, has no income all year, whom owes college loans. I was wondering same question.

linaj20201

At the federal level, the IRS cannot seize your tax refund to pay for the debts of dependent claimed on your tax return. As far as the states, it depends on their own rules. I would suggest you contact the Department of Revenue of your state to verify.

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