Tax Wage Garnishments

For wage earners and salaried employees, the wage garnishment is a very effective IRS "collection activity".

What is an IRS Wage Garnishment ( IRS Wage Levy)?

An IRS wage garnishment is an order from the government directing your employer to withhold a specified amount from your pay and send it to the IRS.  The total wage garnishment can be up to 80% of your wages and continues every pay period until the back tax debt is paid in full.

The IRS includes with the Notice of Wage Garnishment a chart your employer must use to determine how much to garnish from your pay for the IRS.   The actual amount of the IRS wage garnishment is determined by your pay rate, dependents, and frequency of pay.  You can expect the IRS to garnish from 30 to 80 percent of your total wages.  In addition to the loss of income for you  it is a major headache for you employer and can seriously damage your work situation.

How do you get a Wage Garnishment (Levy) Stopped?

Getting an IRS wage garnishment lifted isn't easy and help from a professional may be required.  At this point in the collection process the IRS finally has you where they want you and they won't release a levy without getting everything they can.  All of your due process rights have run out, they’ve found you and attached a steady stream of money from you.   But don’t panic because I get  IRS wage garnishments released even the very difficult situations. I do it all the time. It may take a a week or two but with persistence, I will get your levy lifted.  For immediate help call 941-723-9106

What if you work as an Independent Contractor?  Can an IRS wage levy attach to your pay?

Yes they can, the big difference being they can take 100% since you aren't protected under law as a statutory employee. Again, I will get it lifted for you.

 What else can they do if they are already levying my pay?

Well, the IRS can garnish up to 80% of your pay and also levy your bank account.

For immediate help call 941-723-9106