Why did I receive a check from the US Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service?

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.

Is the Department of Treasury the same as IRS?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the largest of Treasury’s bureaus. It is responsible for determining, assessing, and collecting internal revenue in the United States.

How do I verify a U.S. Treasury check?

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 sending out checks?

Treasury Department sends out another 2.3 million $1,400 stimulus checks. The government is picking up the pace when it comes to mailing out overdue $1,400 stimulus checks.

What is the role of the Treasury Department?

The Department of the Treasury operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation’s financial infrastructure, such as the production of coin and currency, the disbursement of payments to the American public, revenue collection, and the borrowing of funds necessary to run the federal government.

How do I cash a U.S. Treasury check without a bank account?

Cash a Check Without a Bank Account

Cash it at the issuing bank (this is the bank name that is pre-printed on the check)
Cash a check at a retailer that cashes checks (discount department store, grocery stores, etc.)
Cash the check at a check-cashing store.

Why would the Department of Treasury send me mail?

The IRS sends notices and letters for the following reasons: You have a balance due. You are due a larger or smaller refund. We have a question about your tax return.