ARKANSAS Part 71

When will I receive the IRS refund I'm owed?

The IRS sends payments to OCSE about six to eight weeks after the filing of the tax return. The Department of Treasury has encouraged states to hold collections from joint tax returns for up to six months to allow the spouse of the noncustodial parent opportunity to file a claim for their share of the refund with the IRS. Check with the OCSE office managing your case to determine if the money has been collected and, if so, when you can expect to receive it. Keep in mind that any money owed for cash assistance provided to the family must be repaid first.