According to Ohio Revised Code Section 2329.66(3) you can. I'm tying to find out HOW to go about it though....you probably just have to get a court order to garnish the tax refund then send it to the ohio department of taxation before January. The code reads that you can take $400 from the state refund. Here it is:
The person's interest, not to exceed four hundred dollars, in cash on hand, money due and payable, money to become due within ninety days, tax refunds, and money on deposit with a bank, savings and loan association, credit union, public utility, landlord, or other person, other than personal earnings.
A collection agency has no legal powers. Some agencies are collection attorneys who can file lawsuits. Regardless, no one can seize another person's property without due process according to the persons state of residency laws. In other words they have to take you to court, win a judgment, execute the judgment, this takes a considerable amount of time. The exception is child support and/or spousal maintenance, or a court order that was already in place.
A creditor must petition the court to obtain a judgment against you for a credit card debt. If successful then the judgment is recorded in the land records. According to the chart at the link below an Ohio judgment is good for 21 years and must be brought forward in the land records by a re-recording every five years.
Ohio state tax refunds typically take about 2 to 4 weeks to process if filed electronically, and up to 8 weeks for paper returns. The timeline can vary based on factors such as the complexity of the return and whether the Ohio Department of Taxation needs additional information. To check the status of a refund, taxpayers can visit the Ohio Department of Taxation's website.
In Ohio, Form 8379 (Injured Spouse Allocation) should be mailed to the appropriate IRS address based on whether you are expecting a refund or are making a payment. If you are expecting a refund, send it to the address specified in the instructions for the form, typically the IRS address listed for your state. If you are filing with a payment, mail it to the address for payments provided in the form's instructions. Always check the latest IRS guidelines or the form instructions for the most accurate mailing address.
There is a three statute of limitation for the state and the localities in Ohio. They can not press collections, nor can they refund money are the statute of limitations has passed. If money was paid to the wrong locality and it is discovered at the statute of limitations has passed, the correct city must allow a credit for the amount paid to the original locality.
Yes, in Ohio, a creditor can garnish your bank account if you are late with a payment, but they must first obtain a court judgment against you. Once they have the judgment, they can file a garnishment action to withdraw funds directly from your bank account. However, certain exemptions may apply, protecting a portion of your funds, particularly those from sources like Social Security or disability payments.
yes they can I have a garnishnent on my check right now
They only can provided that they are legal to operate in Ohio and that they have a judgement against you first. Payday lenders have tried to garnish wages by sending a garnishment notification to clients human resource departments but this is not legal. Only the federal government can garnish wages without a court order.
Yes, it is.
You pay it.
In Ohio, state tax refunds are typically processed within 4 to 6 weeks after filing, but it can take longer during peak tax season or if there are issues with the return. If you received your federal refund first, it doesn't directly affect the timing of your state refund. You can check the status of your Ohio state refund online for more accurate updates.
How long will it take for a landlord garish your check in cincinnati ohio
if a judge issues the judgment than yes but I hardly see the point.
In Ohio, judgment liens do not have a specific expiration date; however, they can be renewed. A judgment itself is valid for 7 years, and a creditor can file for a renewal before the expiration of that period to extend the lien for an additional 5 years. If the creditor does not renew the judgment, the lien may become unenforceable after the original judgment period ends.
A collection agency has no legal powers. Some agencies are collection attorneys who can file lawsuits. Regardless, no one can seize another person's property without due process according to the persons state of residency laws. In other words they have to take you to court, win a judgment, execute the judgment, this takes a considerable amount of time. The exception is child support and/or spousal maintenance, or a court order that was already in place.
The state of Ohio may hold your tax refund for several reasons, including outstanding debts such as unpaid taxes, child support, or student loans. Additionally, if there are discrepancies in your tax return or if you filed a return with incomplete or incorrect information, this could delay processing. It’s also possible for the Ohio Department of Taxation to hold refunds for further review or audit. Checking with the Ohio Department of Taxation can provide specific details regarding your refund status.
Yes, Ohio allows wage garnishment by a judgment creditor.