IRS Wage Garnishment Release Attorneys
An IRS wage garnishment — formally called a “continuous wage levy” — is one of the most financially disruptive enforcement actions the agency can take. Unlike a one-time bank levy, a wage garnishment continues with every paycheck, taking a significant portion of your take-home pay until the debt is resolved or the levy is released.
The IRS does not require a court order to garnish wages. Once a tax debt is assessed, notices are sent, and the required waiting period has passed, the IRS can notify your employer directly. Your employer is then legally obligated to comply.
This can happen faster than most taxpayers expect — and it requires immediate action to stop.
How Much Can the IRS Take?
The IRS uses a formula based on your standard deduction and number of dependents to calculate the “exempt amount” — the portion of each paycheck you’re allowed to keep. Everything above that threshold is subject to levy. For most wage earners, this means the IRS can legally take 50 to 70 percent of every paycheck until the levy is released.
How We Release a Wage Garnishment
01
Immediate intervention
We file a Power of Attorney and contact the IRS directly, establishing that you are represented and actively working toward resolution.
02
Compliance review
The IRS requires that all tax returns are filed before releasing a levy. We identify any unfiled returns and address them as part of the process.
03
Levy release negotiation
We present a resolution proposal — an installment agreement, CNC status, or OIC — that gives the IRS a reason to release the levy while your case is pending.
04
Employer notification
Once the IRS issues a release, we ensure your employer receives it promptly so your next paycheck is not affected.
Can a Garnishment Be Prevented?
If you have received IRS notices but garnishment has not yet begun, there is time to act. The IRS is required to send a Final Notice of Intent to Levy (Notice LT11 or Letter 1058) and allow 30 days before garnishing wages. If you are within that window, we can request a Collection Due Process hearing, which legally prohibits the IRS from garnishing your wages while the appeal is pending.
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