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    Feb 6, 2008, 10:48 AM
    Garnished income taxes
    How do I know before I file if they are going to garnish my income tax refund due to past student loans?
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    Feb 8, 2008, 10:48 AM
    Yes, your refund will be garnished.
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    Feb 13, 2008, 11:45 AM
    Depends on how long you have failed to make payments on the student loans. Usually a year has to pass before they start getting the income tax refunds.
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