if government took tax refund last year can you get it back later?
<answer>  If the loan is funded by the government they will take your entire refund check until the debt is paid off.  <context> Best Answer: If the loan is funded by the government they will take your entire refund check until the debt is paid off. For example, if you owe $10,000 & your returns are only $2,000 a year you won't see a tax return for the next five years.