Wage garnishments are a legal remedy whereby a portion of your paycheck is withheld for payment of debt. Often through a court order, a creditor can legally take money from your paycheck to pay off a debt owed to them. If you’re receiving benefits such as stimulus checks, unemployment, or social security, this money is…
Can The IRS Garnish My Wages? The simple answer, is “yes.” If you owe money to the IRS, they can garnish wages and levy or seize your property. The IRS can even charge interest and fees on the collection of unpaid debt such as back taxes. Many people will procrastinate preparing taxes because they fear…
A women who had been divorced in Wisconsin for nearly four years, was shocked to find out that her wages were going to be garnished because her ex hadn’t paid his student loans. Because the student loans originated during the time of legal marriage, the woman was then held liable for repayment when her ex-husband…
