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  • Dec 8, 2006, 01:50 PM
    sungal
    IRS garnishment
    I have recently had my wages garnished from my second job. Can they do this, they took the WHOLE check. Also, is it to late to set up a payment plan. I have not called... I've been to scared to face the amount of money that I owe and have ignored all attempts. :confused:
  • Dec 8, 2006, 01:53 PM
    ScottGem
    A salary garnishment is limited to a percentage. So I don't see how they took the whole check and I would question your payroll department about that.

    But frankly you have bought this on yourself. Ignoring all their attempts was the worst thing you could do. That's how they obtained a judgement on you. And the IRS will know where you work and where all your bank accounts are.

    You should contact them immediately about working something out.
  • Dec 10, 2006, 07:18 PM
    s_cianci
    Normally the limit that can be garnished is 50% of your net pay. However, an exception might apply since this is a second job. You may be well advised to contact the IRS and try to work out some sort of deal with them. If that doesn't prove fruitful, then call a tax lawyer.

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