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    Marvin D Wilson Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    May 1, 2009, 10:56 AM
    What percentage of book royalty income can be garnished?
    I am retired living on Social Security. I am an author. What percentage of my book royalties income can be garnished?
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    May 3, 2009, 06:11 AM

    Hello Marvin:

    The percentages are set by your state.

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    May 3, 2009, 06:21 AM

    Will vary by location up to all of it.
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    May 3, 2009, 07:27 AM

    Since royalties are 1099 income, I'm not sure they can be garnished at all.
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