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IRS Wage Garnishment Help

If your employer received an IRS wage levy or you are concerned that wages are about to be levied, Calculus can review the notice, account facts, and available next steps.

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Is the IRS taking part of your paycheck?

Your employer received an IRS wage levy

A paycheck is already being reduced

You received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy

The withholding may leave necessary expenses unpaid

What Calculus can do

Review the wage levy notice, account periods, and collection status

Identify missing filings, account questions, and documentation needs

Communicate with the IRS under valid authorization when appropriate

Explain possible next steps without promising levy release

What happens next

01

Review

We review the notice, account facts, records, and relevant periods.

02

Explain

We identify questions, deadlines, and the professional options that may apply.

03

Define scope

We explain next steps and define the scope and fee before substantive work begins.

Timing matters

A wage levy can affect each paycheck, and notices may contain response or appeal dates. Bring the notice promptly so timing and account facts can be reviewed.

What to have ready

Bring the wage levy or IRS notice, recent pay stubs, filed and missing returns, household expense information, and prior IRS correspondence.

Bring any date printed on a notice.

Frequently asked questions

Can the IRS garnish wages without going to court?

Federal tax collection rules can allow an IRS wage levy without a traditional court judgment. The notice and account status should be reviewed.

How much of my paycheck can the IRS take?

The amount depends on applicable federal rules, pay information, filing status, and dependents. A review is needed before drawing conclusions.

Can an IRS wage levy be released?

A release may be available in some circumstances, but no release is promised. Calculus can review the facts and explain possible next steps.

Can Calculus communicate with the IRS for me?

With valid authorization and an agreed scope, Calculus can communicate with the IRS about the account.

Discuss your situation with Calculus

Start with a consultation so we can understand the facts and explain the appropriate next step.