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Read on tofind out about the garnishment process.

When Can Wages Be Garnished?

Just having a significant amount of unpaid debt doesnt mean an immediate garnishment will take place.

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Who Can Garnish Them?

Garnishing Your Tax Refund

Your tax refundcanbe garnished.

The good news is thatonly state and federal government agenciescan do so, according to TurboTax.

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In order of priority,state child supportdebts always come first.

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