IRS Garnishment of Wages

When you do not pay your taxes and ignore your creditors, you may be subject to a garnishment of wages.  It is important when you fall behind in your taxes you do not delay communication with the IRS or other tax agencies.  Having your wages garnished is never a pleasant experience.  It affects your credit, your disposable income, and your overall lifestyle.  Wage garnishments can be obtained without your consent.  You need the help of a tax attorney to avoid this action.  The process of garnishment of wages requires the IRS to exhaust all other avenues of legally collecting the debt from you.  A wage garnishment or bank levy is a last resort and is very serious.

Protect yourself and your money against garnishment

Garnishment of wages involves going to court and defending yourself about the debt that is in question.  If you do not appear in court, a default judgment will be entered against you resulting in fines, court costs and other related expenses; increasing the amount you owe.  The judgment is expensive and can double the amount of your outstanding balance.

Who can take money in a wage garnishment?

You can face a garnishment of wages for failure to pay back federal or state taxes.  If you can avoid a wage garnishment, it will protect your financial standing and your future credit rating.  More often than not, once you have a garnishment against you, it will limit or almost destroy your chances for loans.  Now is the time for action to prevent serious damage to your financial stability.  Hiring a qualified tax attorney expert in the laws designed to protect you is imperative to financial recovery.

How can I find help and stop a wage garnishment?

There are tax professionals and tax assistance available for a moderate to low cost.  These professionals provide a public service and are experienced in the laws involving the garnishment of wages.  They will help you avoid court proceedings and wage garnishments by negotiating alternate arrangements with your creditors.  A qualified tax attorney will save you from financial ruin.  You are not in a hopeless situation.  A tax attorney is familiar with resolutions available to you and can determine your eligibility for relief.

Attorneys specializing in back taxes and outstanding debt are irreplaceable in working through the red tape you experience when facing a garnishment of wages.  Many people are unaware this type of service exists and they miss the chance to protect their financial rights.  Your tax professional can successfully obtain an acceptable agreement to resolve your tax debt and prevent a garnishment.  Often they can identify why you are experiencing debt overload.   If desired, they can develop a budget plan that can bring financial soundness into your life.