Click on tab to return FAQs listings. Frequently Asked Questions Topic: Tax Interception and Credit Bureau Reporting   Q: Why was I referred for tax interception and reported to the credit bureau if I am paying child support regularly?  Regardless of whether you are making regular payments, cases are certified for tax interception and referred to the credit bureau based on the past-due arrears balance. If your arrears balance is: $150 or more and the custodial parent is receiving TANF benefits or you have a foster care case, you qualify for tax interception. $500 or more and you have a NON-TANF case or the custodial parent is receiving Medicaid only for the child(ren), you qualify for tax interception. $1000 or more, you can be reported to the credit bureau.   Q: Our taxes have been intercepted because my spouse owes arrears on their child support case. What can I do to receive my portion of the tax return? As the innocent spouse, you may be able to receive a portion of the tax return from the I.R.S.  You must contact the manager of our Enforcement Unit at (202) 724-2254, to discuss the procedure.  You will need to prove that you are an innocent spouse and are entitled to a portion of the intercepted tax return.   Q: My child is now an adult but I still owe child support arrears.  Can my taxes still be intercepted? Yes, as of October 1, 1007, federal law allows child support agencies to intercept federal taxes on cases with arrears although the child is no longer a minor.