I received a letter about the special notice tax refund offset/passport denial. I’m confused air. My payments are taken out of my SSI. Is this something I have to worry about??

A) If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and your child support payments are taken out of your SSI check, then you should not receive a special notice tax refund offset/passport denial letter. This is because SSI is exempt from child support offsets.

However, it is possible that the letter was sent to you in error. If you are unsure, you should contact the child support agency that sent you the letter. They can review your account and let you know if there is any mistake.

Here are some things you can do if you receive a special notice tax refund offset/passport denial letter while receiving SSI:

• Contact the child support agency. The child support agency can review your account and let you know if there is any mistake. They can also help you to resolve the issue.
• Keep a copy of all correspondence. This includes the letter you received, as well as any other letters or emails you exchange with the child support agency.
• File a complaint. If you are not satisfied with the way the child support agency is handling your case, you can file a complaint with the state agency that oversees child support.

If you have any questions or concerns about child support offsets, you can contact the National Child Support Enforcement Association at 1-800-544-5736.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.