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    JEN SEGUIN Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 16, 2010, 09:49 AM
    Garnished and taxes
    If I'm getting garnished from a hospital bill can they take my federal taxes from me?
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    Jan 16, 2010, 10:01 AM

    They cannot lien against the refund itself but they CAN lien against the refund amount once it's deposted in your bank.
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    Jan 17, 2010, 11:15 PM
    Actually, they can get the refund if they petition a federal court, but it takes SO long and is so complicated that most debt collectors will NOT bother.
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