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12 CFR §313.123

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
When the FDIC refers a past-due, legally enforceable debt to FMS for tax refund offset, it will certify to FMS that:
  1. (a)The debt is past due and legally enforceable in the amount submitted to FMS and that the FDIC will ensure that collections are properly credited to the debt;
  2. (b)Except in the case of a judgment debt or as otherwise allowed by law, the debt is referred for offset within ten years after the FDIC's right of action accrues;
  3. (c)The FDIC has made reasonable efforts to obtain payment of the debt, in that it has:
    1. (1)Submitted the debt to FMS for collection by administrative offset and complied with the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 3716(a) and related regulations;
    2. (2)Notified, or has made a reasonable attempt to notify, the debtor that the debt is past-due, and unless repaid within 60 days after the date of the notice, will be referred to FMS for tax refund offset;
    3. (3)Given the debtor at least 60 days to present evidence that all or part of the debt is not past-due or legally enforceable, considered any evidence presented by the debtor, and determined that the debt is past-due and legally enforceable; and
    4. (4)Provided the debtor with an opportunity to make a written agreement to repay the debt; and
  4. (d)The debt is at least $25.