Q: If I just found out about child support, how can I have arrears? The court date just occurred.
The court date was this month but arrears date back to October of last year. How is this possible and can I contest the tax offset I am facing due to this reasoning.
A: Depending on the circumstances, arrears can be fixed either on the date the court enters a judgment or the date of filing. In your case, since the arrears date back to 10/17 and the court date was 01/18, sounds like the arrears were fixed on the date of filing. Regarding your tax question, you should consult a tax expert. However, state and federal tax offsets programs are for collecting and enforcing child support payments. So, off the cuff, sounds like contesting the tax offset might be futile.
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