Most definitely.
No, only the state or federal government and affiliated agency's (like banks holding unpaid student loans) can seize your tax refund. If you put that refund in a bank then it is fair game at that point.
No, neither federal nor state tax refunds are subject to creditor garnishment or seizure. Tax refunds can only be seized or garnished for, taxes that are due, child support, federally funded student loans and in some cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
No. Federal tax refunds are not taxable. In some cases, state tax refunds are taxable.
if my wages are being garnished can they still take my income tax check?
Exempt them from tax? Federal refunds were paid with after tax $ and aren't taxable..but they are reported. State ones are, as you got a deduction for them when paid. There is no option to exempt them.
It is unlikely that a tax refund would be garnished for past due medical bills. Generally refunds can only be garnished for certain things, and medical bills really aren't one. Tax refunds are garnished in instances of: child support arrearages past due federal tax past due state income tax unpaid federal student loans government program repayments However, if you deposit it into an account that they have the right to garnish, the funds lose their identity as a tax refund.
Other creditors cannot attach or get the check directly. HOWEVER, as soon as it is deposited or cashed, it becomes yours and is no longer connected to the government in any way, and it is fair game for anyone with a judgement/right to collect the debt.
No, only the state or federal government and affiliated agency's (like banks holding unpaid student loans) can seize your tax refund. If you put that refund in a bank then it is fair game at that point.
No, neither federal nor state tax refunds are subject to creditor garnishment or seizure. Tax refunds can only be seized or garnished for, taxes that are due, child support, federally funded student loans and in some cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
No. Federal tax refunds are not taxable. In some cases, state tax refunds are taxable.
The answer to this question depends on what state you live in. Laws differ from state to state. In South Carolina, however, any state operated hospital does have the right and will keep state tax refunds in order to satisfy an unpaid hospital bill. The state will notify a person in advance via a letter.
if my wages are being garnished can they still take my income tax check?
One can find online info on tax refunds on websites such as Turbo Tax, Canada Online, Kiwi Refunds, Tax Payer Service Center and many others as well. It can be easily found on government websites.
Exempt them from tax? Federal refunds were paid with after tax $ and aren't taxable..but they are reported. State ones are, as you got a deduction for them when paid. There is no option to exempt them.
There are plenty of aids to assist you in calculating your tax refunds. This one should suit you perfectly: http://www.1040.com/tax-tools/tax-estimator/
Yes, if amount owed in back child support is more than the tax refund. Garnishment percentage limits only apply to wages and other period payments. The entire amount of tax refunds can be applied to debts owed.
that depends on how they pay their tax.