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Can a private debt collection company garnish your wages for a federal debt such as student loans?
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∙ 14y ago
If they own the debt, yes...However there is a legal procedure for this and if the federal backed loan is in default, they will just take any tax returns until the debt is paid. Either way, they will get the money. Its federally backed...
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Can a private debt collection agency garnish your wages for a non-federal debt like credit card debt?
There must have been a judgment obtained and then they can act on the judgment and attach wages.
A student loan has been in default will collection agency still garnish tax return?
If it was a federal student loan, then yes, the collections agency could take your income tax return money. If it was a non-federal loan, then they would not be able. Secondly, federal student loans are can not be discharged, the US always gets paid even when laws are created for private businesses that disallow the same right of collections.
Can a credit card garnish your wages in Florida if you are single with no dependents?
Private business cannot garnish your wages. The federal government, state and local government agencies can. Basically, garnishment must be by court order. Thus, the creditor can opt to sue for payment.
Do you control your money when you declare bankruptcy?
The Federal Reserve controls the money in the United States. The Federal Reserve is a private company not associated with the government.
Can private pension be garnish for credit purposes?
Some U.S. states allow a judgment creditor to garnish private pensions. The best option for a person who is in a situation where garnishment is possible is to obtain the advice of a qualified attorney,
Can a private debt collection agency garnish your wages for a non-federal debt like credit card debt?
There must have been a judgment obtained and then they can act on the judgment and attach wages.
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No, it is a private company, along with the federal reserve
Is eBay controlled and run by the federal government?
No, eBay is a private company.
A student loan has been in default will collection agency still garnish tax return?
If it was a federal student loan, then yes, the collections agency could take your income tax return money. If it was a non-federal loan, then they would not be able. Secondly, federal student loans are can not be discharged, the US always gets paid even when laws are created for private businesses that disallow the same right of collections.
Can a credit card garnish your wages in Florida if you are single with no dependents?
Private business cannot garnish your wages. The federal government, state and local government agencies can. Basically, garnishment must be by court order. Thus, the creditor can opt to sue for payment.
Can a company that one has a deliquent account with garnish that individual's federal income tax refund?
Private companies are not allowed that priviledge. Back child support on court order, federally backed student loans, IRS debt, and overpaid Social Security will take your refund.
What of these describes the Federal Reserve System?
part private and part public company A+
Do the rothchilds print Americas money?
yes it has awalys been run from a private firm the federal reserve is a private company.
Can a bail bondsman garnish your cosigners wages after you are serving your sentence?
If they receive a court order that allows it, yes. You, and the cosigner, made an agreement with a private company. The private company would pay your bail if you agreed to show up to all of your court dates AND pay them a certain percentage (usually 10-15%) of the bail. The private company is entitled to its payment.
Can wage be garnish in MA for private student loan?
Yes, they can.
Can an ex spouse garnish private disability income?
No, but the court can.
Do you control your money when you declare bankruptcy?
The Federal Reserve controls the money in the United States. The Federal Reserve is a private company not associated with the government.
