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If student loan is being garnished can they garnish tax refund?
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∙ 14y ago
If your student loans are being garnished, you can count on your name being on the tax offset list, meaning that they will apply your refund amount to your loan repayment.
If you need help getting out of default, or getting a garnishment lifted, then contact Default Management Services, Inc. for help. You can Google the name for a phone #. Ask for Doug, he is knowledgeable.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf its a refund, then there is nothing to be garnished. If you mean unpaid taxes...yes, the irs can and will garnish your wages. They can also wipe out your bank account without any notice to you.
Garnishment is not the correct term, but I understand what you mean.
The IRS and some other tax authorities can directly re-direct the refund for other debts you may owe them or certain Courts (child support specifically a common one too).
Other creditors cannot attach or get the check directly. HOWEVER, as soon as it is deposited, it i no longer tax or governmental in any way, and it is fair game for anyone with a judgement/right to collect the debt.
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∙ 14y agoYes, if you are in a Default Status for your Federally Guaranteed student loans, then your tax refund will be withheld. It does not matter that you are voluntarily repaying. The default status is the only thing that matters.
If you need help getting out of default, or getting a garnishment lifted, then contact Default Management Services, Inc. for help. You can Google the name for a phone #. Ask for Doug, he is knowledgeable.
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