Yes your state debt will be deducted from your federal return From the IRS website: Your refund may be reduced to pay a past due obligation such as child support, another federal agency debt, or state income tax If this applies to you, the Financial Management Service, who issues IRS refunds, will send you a notice informing you of any offset they have made.
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