Why would the Bureau of Fiscal Service send me a check?

Why would the Bureau of Fiscal Service send me a check?

It sounds like your refund was offset by the Bureau of Fiscal Services for a debt you owed–either back taxes, child support or delinquent student loans. The IRS will send you a letter of explanation in several weeks.

What is the phone number for the US Treasury Department?

For individuals: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-1040. For businesses: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-4933.

How do I contact U.S. Treasury Direct by phone?

For service, customers may call 844-284-2676 (toll free) or, from outside the United States, +1-304-480-6464.

How do I contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control?

When Should I Call the OFAC Hotline?…Contact us by Telephone.

​Toll Free Hotline Number 1-800-540-6322​
​Local Hotline Number ​1-202-622-2490
​OFAC Licensing Division (Direct Number) ​1-202-622-2480

How do you tell if a check from the U.S. Treasury is real?

All U.S. Treasury checks are printed on watermarked paper. When held up to the light, the watermark reads “U.S. Treasury” from both the front and the back. Any check should be suspected as counterfeit if the check has no watermark, or the watermark is visible without holding the check up to light.

Is the U.S. Treasury the same as the IRS?

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world’s most efficient tax administrators. In fiscal year 2020, the IRS collected almost $3.5 trillion in revenue and processed more than 240 million tax returns.

How do I speak to someone at TreasuryDirect?

TreasuryDirect customers: Our current call center hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET. You may reach us at 844-284-2676.

What does the Office of Foreign Assets Control do?

The Office of Foreign Assets Control administers and enforces economic sanctions programs primarily against countries and groups of individuals, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers.

Is TreasuryDirect open today?

TreasuryDirect – Home. For the latest Fiscal Service news and information, please see “Hot Topics & What’s New” below. Heavy volume is slowing our response time to calls on the phone and cases sent by mail. You can call us from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

  • October 24, 2022