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    Dec 4, 2010, 12:23 PM
    Can taxes be garnished for credit card debt
    I live in Louisiana and recently my wages have been garnished due to a judgement against me for credit card debt. I am due a refund for my federal and state income taxes but if I file now, will my income taxes be garnished also?
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    Dec 4, 2010, 09:16 PM

    Normally, your taxes will not be garnished for non-government debt. But as soon your refund amount is in your bank, it can be garnished.
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    Dec 7, 2010, 08:17 PM
    Actually, the refund CAN be garnished for non-student debt, but the process is so time-consuming and so easy to defeat that most creditors do not bother.
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