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    Dec 19, 2007, 07:21 PM
    Income tax garnishments
    Can my federal income tax refund be garnished because I am a co-signer on a vehicle and there trying to reposess but have not recovered it.
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    Dec 20, 2007, 08:18 PM
    Possibly, if they get a judgement in state court and then apply for a judgement in federal court. But that process takes quite a while and may not be worth the time and effort.

    More than likely they will try to garnish your wages first.
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    Dec 20, 2007, 08:29 PM
    That's a definite possibility.
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    Dec 20, 2007, 08:53 PM
    Agreed!
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    Dec 20, 2007, 11:34 PM
    Nongovernment agencies/companies can't garnish your income tax refund. But once it hits the bank, then they can get it by court order or under terms of contract/agreement.
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    Dec 21, 2007, 11:53 AM
    Again, I disagree. You CAN get the tax refund, but it is VERY hard and time-consuming.
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    Dec 23, 2007, 06:29 PM
    Can my refund be used to pay other debts?

    Under the law, state and Federal agencies refer to the IRS the names of taxpayers who are behind in their support payments, taxes, and loans. Your tax refund may not be refunded to you if you are delinquent in child or child and spousal support payments, have a past due Federal debt (such as a student loan), or owe state income taxes. Therefore, your refund will be used to pay other debts you owe. For additional information, refer to Tax Topic 203, Failure to Pay Child Support and Other Federal Obligations.
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    Dec 24, 2007, 01:34 PM
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