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    Jul 1, 2010, 02:49 PM
    Can the courts garnish social secrurity wages yes or no
    Just a quick question.
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    Jul 1, 2010, 04:53 PM

    Social security is exempt from garnishment, if that is what you are asking. Taxes student loans I am not sure,maybe one of our experts can better answer you
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    Jul 1, 2010, 06:45 PM

    Quick answer: yes, sometimes
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    Jul 1, 2010, 07:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by parttime View Post
    quick answer: yes, sometimes
    Actually no, they can't. A court cannot garnish SS, but a government agency can such as the IRS, Student Loan or Child support.
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