Code of Federal Regulations > Title 34 > Part 30 > Subpart C - Subpart C—What Provisions Apply to Administrative Offset?

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

GENERAL OFFSET PROCEDURES

§ 30.20 - To what do §apply?

§ 30.21 - When may the Secretary offset a debt?

§ 30.22 - What notice does the debtor receive before the commencement of offset?

§ 30.23 - How must a debtor request an opportunity to inspect and copy records relating to a debt?

§ 30.24 - What opportunity does the debtor receive to obtain a review of the existence or amount of a debt?

§ 30.25 - How may a debtor obtain an oral hearing?

§ 30.26 - What special rules apply to an oral hearing?

§ 30.27 - When does the Secretary enter into a repayment agreement rather than offset?

§ 30.28 - When may the Secretary offset before completing the procedures under §§ 30.22-30.27?

§ 30.29 - What procedures apply when the Secretary offsets to collect a debt owed another agency?

§ 30.30 - What procedures apply when the Secretary requests another agency to offset a debt owed under a program or activity of the Department?

§ 30.31 - How does the Secretary apply funds recovered by offset if multiple debts are involved?

IRS TAX REFUND OFFSET PROCEDURES

§ 30.33 - What procedures does the Secretary follow for IRS tax refund offsets?

PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING DEBTS TO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES

§ 30.35 - What procedures does the Secretary follow to report debts to consumer reporting agencies?