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Can Benefits Be Attached For Back Taxes?

can benifits be attached for back taxes



Hi,

Yes, Social Security benefits can be garnished to collect delinquent federal income taxes, but in most cases the rate of garnishment is limited to 15% of the debtor's benefit rate.

Best, Jerry

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August 6, 2019