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Can your federal income tax refund be garnished because of a judgment?
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∙ 13y ago
It can be if the garnishment was by a government entity. If the garrnishment was by court order in favor a a private entity it cannot.
CAVEAT: If the refund is direct-deposited into your bank account it has then been "converted" to your private funds and the garnishment can be made against assets contained in the bank account.
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Yes. Employment income from federal wages can be garnished for taxes, fines, or judgments if lawfully executed.
Can federal work study income be garnished?
No. Federal work study funds are for educational expenses only and cannot be garnished.
Can your federal income tax return be garnished?
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Can a person on a fixed income wages be garnished?
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If you are making you monthly payments on your student loan can you still get your income tax at the end of the year?
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How do you know if your tax refund will be intercepted?
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Can your income tax check be garnished if your wages are already being garnished?
if my wages are being garnished can they still take my income tax check?
Can a spouse's income be garnished by a judgment creditor?
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Can the your income tax refund be garnished?
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No longer on Social Security but owe can your income tax be garnished?
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