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States Seize Stimulus Checks to Pay Back Taxes

As the federal stimulus checks are sent out, not everyone who qualifies will receive one. That's because they owe back taxes to the state. Georgia is among states that participate in the federal "offset" program that allows states to take all, or part, of federal tax refunds if a resident owes back taxes.

John Sepulvado reports from Georgia Public Radio.

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