COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it plans to start
seizing federal tax refunds sent to Ohioans who have committed
unemployment compensation fraud.
Such fraud typically occurs when people return to work but continue to claim that they are unemployed.

The
state says Ohio has about $40 million in outstanding fraud debt for
state unemployment benefits, along with an additional $30 million in
outstanding fraud debt for federal unemployment benefits paid to
Ohioans.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says it
already steps in to collect state income tax refunds and lottery
winnings from those with outstanding fraud debts. It also can take legal
action.
State officials say they expect to recover tens of
millions of dollars more through the new program, which is in
partnership with the Internal Revenue Service.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state says it plans to start
seizing federal tax refunds sent to Ohioans who have committed
unemployment compensation fraud.
Such fraud typically occurs when people return to work but continue to claim that they are unemployed.

The
state says Ohio has about $40 million in outstanding fraud debt for
state unemployment benefits, along with an additional $30 million in
outstanding fraud debt for federal unemployment benefits paid to
Ohioans.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says it
already steps in to collect state income tax refunds and lottery
winnings from those with outstanding fraud debts. It also can take legal
action.
State officials say they expect to recover tens of
millions of dollars more through the new program, which is in
partnership with the Internal Revenue Service.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.