Thanks for your help, I didnt know where to begin. Let me ask you this. My federal tax money was withheld this tax season, over $8,000. Me thinking I was finished paying EDD overpayment back in 2012 (when this happened). Is my ex employer is responsible for this happening. Can I do anything about my federal tax return taken away from me?
You should inquire with someone at EDD.
From what you say, your employer withheld the wage attachment, but failed to submit it to EDD.
Now that could have occurred for many reasons.
Maybe the funds got lost, maybe your employer stole the funds, or your employer has a sloppy payroll department.
Your employer seems to be ignoring you, so your next best recourse is to contact EDD.
Tell them you paid them in full, or whatever was done, when it was done, and how it was done.
What you really need to do is get ALL of your proof.
Call EDD and make an appointment to go in person and discuss your problem.
Take your proof, and ask EDD gto investigate and refund all monies they are holding in excess of what you owed.
Bear in mind, you think you owe $5,000.
When EDD adds in fees, interests, costs, etc..., that $5,000 might be $8,000 after they calculate with their crooked pencils!!!
This process won't be quick, but if you do it step by step, EDD will eventually understand what you're saying and what relief you want from them.
For all you know, your employer may bever have taken oine dollar of the wage assignment, it needs a thorough forensic accounting done for you to know for sure.
EDD can do that, and eventually you'll know what really happened, and how much you will receive back, assuming they were paid too much.
