On October 1,2020, the Wyoming Department of Family Services-Child Support Program was granted flexibility, under the Stafford Act, to hold jointly filed federal tax refund offsets received after March 15, 2020 for longer than the 6 month limitation set forth in section 464(a)(3)(B) of the Act and 45 CFR 302.32(b)(3)(ii)(B) and 303.72(h)(5). The Wyoming Department of Family Services-Child Support Program will be holding these jointly filed federal tax refund offset payments until December 31, 2020 to allow IRS to complete any automatic injured spouse reversals of the Economic Impact Payments received by the Agency.
Tax Related FAQ's
Is my case eligible for tax refund intercept?
| Please call your local child support office. |
I believe my child’s other parent had their tax refund intercepted. Why don’t I have the money yet?
| The refund has to be transferred from the federal government to the state government. This transfer can take time. Please call the State Disbursement Unit (SDU) at 1-888-570-9914 or 1-307-777-5300. |
Is the state going to take the other parent’s tax refund this year?
| If the other parent owes child support arrears, there is a possibility, depending on your case. Please call your local child support office. |
