Update 23-04: Tax Intercept Refunds

Common Place Handbook

Date	References	Clerical	Handbook(s) Revised
07/17/2023	PI 18-25	N/A	CPHB Chapter 18

---

Background

The Department of Tax and Collections utilizes tax intercept as a method of recovering delinquent debts. 

Changes

Per State policy, excess money intercepted must be refunded within ten (10) calendar days to the recipient. There is no change in policy. The following section, Tax Intercepts has been added to the Common Place Handbook Chapter 18 under the topic Collection Payments. 

Implementation

The information in this Update is effective immediately.

Other Programs

The information in this Update applies to all cash programs. 

Supervisors

Supervisors must review the information in this Update with their staff. 

---

Angela Shing, Director

Department of Employment & Benefit Services

Contact Person(s): Columba Atienza, SSA BPIS, and Michelle Benavides, WOOC SSA BPIS, 408-755-7540