garnishment

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You’ve probably heard the ad: “If you owe $10,000 or more to the IRS, call for a free tax consultation. We can stop IRS liens, levies and wage garnishment.”

From Washington Post

In the meantime, the department said Wednesday that its Fresh Start initiative to lift borrowers out of default will eliminate administrative wage garnishment for a period of one year after the return to repayment.

From Washington Post

“I would love to get some legislation there that limits that. Right now, I see 29.9% interest on some of the garnishments.”

From Seattle Times

Being in default can also make you subject to collections practices, fees and wage garnishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Jones, an Army veteran who spent 30 years as a school bus driver but stopped working during the pandemic, finally got some breathing room when the payment freeze halted his checks’ garnishment.

From New York Times