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    Feb 11, 2008, 06:24 PM
    Can someone garnish my tax check?
    Can someone garnish my tax check, if they have a court ordered wage and property garnishment?
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    Feb 11, 2008, 06:26 PM
    Only the govt can garnish the actual payment. But once its in your bank account it can be attached.
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    Feb 11, 2008, 06:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hhw
    Can someone garnish my tax check, if they have a court ordered wage and property garnishment?
    Yes!
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    Feb 25, 2008, 11:51 AM
    Actually, someone with a court judgement CAN get the federal refund check, but it is a lengthy process.
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