One of the harshest ways for the IRS to punish for delinquent taxpayers is to garnish their wages. It is a popular misconception that the IRS can seize only your assets – financial accounts, real estate, automobile, etc.; however, the IRS retains the authority to take money out of each one of your paychecks until your liability has been paid in full.
Here are some recommended steps to follow if the IRS has garnished your wages:
The law mandates that the IRS send you a final notice prior to garnishing your wages. If you receive a final notice from the IRS then you should act fast, because the longer you wait to take action, the greater the chance of your wages being garnished.
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This post was published on April 9, 2015