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    Jan 21, 2008, 11:55 AM
    Wage Garnishment Law
    I am being threatened with wage garnishment by our local tax collector. This is not a state or federal income tax issue. I live in the state of Pennsylvania. My question: If I'm unable to pay the total amount owed by the date specified and wage garnishment occurs what is the maximum percentage I should expect to be deducted from each paycheck? Second related question: It doesn't appear that I'll be able to pay the amount due by the due date. Is there anything I can do at this point to avoid or suspend wage garnishment until I can come up with the money owed? Thank you
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    Jan 21, 2008, 01:55 PM
    Are you talking about ad valorem taxes?
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    Jan 22, 2008, 02:37 PM
    I'm not sure what ad valorem taxes are. I do know that this is called local tax---tax collector is Berkheimer if this helps
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    Jan 22, 2008, 03:19 PM
    Ad valorem tax is a tax paid to a government entitiy, such as the state or county, or school district, based upon the value of the property, whether it is land (a home) or automobile, as set by the government claiming tax. What is Berkheimer's official capacity?
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    Jan 22, 2008, 03:48 PM
    Yes, I guess what city tax, is it a sales tax ou owe from a business, is it a tax on autos or property tax or what.

    But since the city threatened to garnish, you should assume they will, they are not like illegal collection people, they normally do what they say they will.

    In general they have to get a judgement against you ( court) and once they do that, the average garnishment allowed for most states is between 20 and 25 percent of your check.

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