Wage Garnishment

WAGE GARNISHMENT

A tax wage garnishment is a severe IRS collection action that authorizes your employer to withhold a portion of your paycheck to pay your unpaid federal taxes, penalties, and interest. This can significantly impact your financial security and cause undue stress.


Our experienced tax attorneys can help you navigate a tax wage garnishment and explore your options.


What to expect:

  • The IRS will notify you of their intent to garnish your wages.
  • Your employer will receive a legal order instructing them to withhold a specific percentage of your wages (usually capped at a certain amount) and send it directly to the IRS.
  • This will significantly reduce your take-home pay, making it difficult to meet your essential living expenses

We can help you:

  • Understand your rights and options: We'll explain the legal implications of the garnishment and discuss potential avenues to address the situation.
  • Challenge the garnishment: If there are errors or you have a valid hardship claim, we can help you challenge the legitimacy of the garnishment.
  • Negotiate a payment plan: We can work with the IRS to establish a feasible payment plan to resolve your tax debt and potentially get the garnishment lifted.
  • Seek an Offer in Compromise: In some cases, we may explore settling your tax debt for less than the full amount owed, which can lead to the release of the garnishment.
  • Explore hardship options: We can explore potential hardship exemptions that allow you to keep a larger portion of your wages if you meet specific financial criteria.

Don't let a tax wage garnishment disrupt your financial stability. Contact us today for a confidential consultation. We can help you understand your situation, protect your rights, and explore solutions to resolve your tax debt and get your finances back on track.

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