Virginia Department of Taxation

Agency Description

The Virginia Department of Taxation’s Debt Set Off Program is a legal remedy to secure payment for all outstanding debts owed to the university.

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Mason Policy

  1. Per the Virginia Debt Collection Act (§2.2-4800 et seq.), all delinquent accounts with past due balances are assigned to authorized collection agencies each semester as outlined in the University’s catalog: George Mason University Catalog
  2. Failure to meet financial obligations to the university will result in other collection procedures, which include account referral to credit reporting bureaus, private collection agencies, the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Taxation, and the Office of the Attorney General. Past due accounts are subject to garnishments, liens, and judgments and the withholding of money from tax refunds. In addition to late fees and interest, delinquent accounts will be assessed additional collection costs equal to thirty percent of the past due balance, reasonable attorney fees, and other administrative costs.