Stop Wage Garnishment
Stop Involuntary Wage Deductions Caused by Unpaid Tax Debt
Keeping up with payments can be difficult, but there are consequences for not paying your debts. One of these consequences is wage garnishment. With wage garnishment, the IRS takes a portion of employee wages to reduce the debt amount before an employee ever sees those wages. At Priority Tax Relief, we work directly with the IRS and state tax agencies to negotiate a resolution, protect your income, and help you move forward with a plan you can actually manage.
Wage Garnishment Services
We help businesses stop wage garnishment through the following services.
- IRS Negotiation: We communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf to request an immediate stop to wage garnishment and work toward a resolution that fits your financial situation.
- Penalty Abatement: We review your case for penalty abatement eligibility, which can reduce the total amount you owe and make resolution more achievable.
- Form 433 Preparation: We prepare your Collection Information Statement accurately and completely, giving your case the strongest possible foundation for a favorable outcome.
- Collection Due Process Appeal: If you received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy, you have 30 days to request a CDP hearing, which can temporarily halt garnishment while your case is reviewed. We file this on your behalf and represent you through the process.
- Employer Levy Release: Once a resolution is reached, we work to get the formal wage levy release issued to your employer as quickly as possible so your full paycheck is restored.
How Can I Stop Wage Garnishment Immediately?
There are several ways to stop wage garnishment. Generally speaking, you must address the issue directly and resolve the tax debt as soon as possible.
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Pay Off the Tax Debt in Full
One option is to pay off the tax debt completely, including the principal amount, interest, and any penalties incurred. However, this might not be feasible if you don’t have sufficient funds, so you may need to explore other tax debt relief options.
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Set up an Installment Agreement
If you can’t pay off your debts in full, consider a tax-relief program that allows you to pay your tax debts in installments over up to three years. You’ll need to make these payments monthly and on time. Although there will still be penalties and fees, they will decrease as you pay down your debt.
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Negotiate with the IRS
Another way to stop wage garnishment is to negotiate with the IRS to pay less than what you owe. One program, called an Offer In Compromise, allows you to settle your debt for less than the total amount owed.
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Declare Hardship
If you can’t afford to pay off your debt, you may qualify for tax hardship. This means you’ll be classified as “Currently Not Collectible,” preventing the IRS from collecting your debt temporarily. However, interest and penalties will continue to accrue, and the IRS will periodically review your financial situation to ensure you still qualify.
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Declare Bankruptcy
Declaring bankruptcy can stop wage garnishment in some cases. A “stay” goes into effect immediately upon declaring bankruptcy, preventing wage garnishment. A bankruptcy court will review your debt to determine if it can be discharged. Note that this option is not viable for debts related to child support.
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Seek Professional Tax Relief Help
Lastly, getting professional help can be crucial in stopping wage garnishment. A tax relief team can provide sound advice and assist with filing taxes or addressing back taxes. Schedule an appointment by phone or email to get the assistance you need and keep the IRS out of your life.
Contact Priority Tax Relief at 888-708-2872 to learn more about Wage Garnishment and schedule a consultation.
Cancellation: Any cancellation of services must be made in writing and delivered to 400 S. Jefferson, Suite 100, Spokane, WA 99204 within three business days of the date of this agreement. If the client cancels services during this time, Company, reserves the right in its sole discretion to convert the agreed fee payment structure to an hourly one by which Client agrees to pay Company an hourly rate of five hundred fifty dollars an hour, entitling Client to a refund of up to fifty percent of all monies paid beyond the ten day money back guarantee in cases where no aggressive collection action is in place.