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IRS Wage Garnishment Relief — Stop the IRS From Taking Your Paycheck
When the IRS begins taking money directly from your paycheck, it can feel devastating. Wage garnishment can leave you unable to pay rent, buy groceries, or support your family. But you do not have to face this alone — and you do not have to accept wage garnishment as permanent.
Internal Tax Resolution helps taxpayers nationwide stop IRS wage garnishment fast, resolve their back taxes, and protect their income from further collection actions.
How to Stop IRS Wage Garnishments
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Pay off tax debt in full
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Set up payment plan option
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Negotiate an Offer in Compromise
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Declare hardship
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Declare bankruptcy
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Work with a tax professional... such as Internal Tax Resolution!
What Is IRS Wage Garnishment?
IRS wage garnishment occurs when the IRS legally orders your employer to withhold a portion of your paycheck to repay your tax debt. Unlike private creditors, the IRS does not need a court order to garnish your wages.
Once the IRS issues a garnishment:
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Your employer must comply
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Up to 50% of your paycheck may be withheld
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Garnishment continues every pay cycle
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It does not stop until the debt is paid or relief is granted
This is one of the IRS's most aggressive collection actions.
Why the IRS Garnishes Wages
The IRS typically garnishes wages after you:
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Owe back taxes and have not made payment arrangements
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Ignored or did not receive IRS notices (CP501, CP503, CP504)
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Failed to respond to final intent-to-levy letters
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Have unfiled tax returns or unresolved tax years
The good news: wage garnishment can often be stopped quickly once you take action.
Consequences of Ignoring Wage Garnishment
If you do nothing to stop the garnishment:
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The IRS will continue taking money from every paycheck
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Your employer may place you on financial review
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You may fall behind on rent, utilities, and essential bills
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The IRS may also pursue bank levies or tax liens
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Penalties and interest continue to grow
Acting quickly is critical for both your financial stability and your long-term tax outcome.
How Internal Tax Resolution Stops IRS Wage Garnishment
Our tax professionals take immediate action to protect your paycheck. As soon as you become our client, we contact the IRS on your behalf — often the same day.
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We help you by:
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Requesting immediate release or reduction of the garnishment
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Establishing communication with IRS collections
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Reviewing your tax transcripts to determine what caused the garnishment
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Filing missing tax returns to bring you into compliance
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Negotiating a payment plan or hardship status
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Presenting your financial situation to qualify for relief
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Determining whether you are eligible for CNC or Offer in Compromise
Most taxpayers qualify for relief once their financial situation is properly documented.
IRS Wage Garnishment Relief Options
Depending on your circumstances, several IRS programs can stop wage garnishment:
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Installment Agreement
Creates an affordable monthly payment plan and stops garnishment.
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Currently Not Collectible (CNC)
Suspends collection activity entirely if you cannot afford payments.
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Offer in Compromise (OIC)
Allows you to settle your IRS debt for less than you owe.
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Partial Payment Installment Agreement
Low monthly payments, even if the full balance cannot be paid.
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Filing Missing Tax Returns
Often required to qualify for relief or negotiation.
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Internal Tax Resolution determines the fastest and most effective solution for your case.
Our Wage Garnishment Relief Process
1. Immediate Case Review & Garnishment Analysis
We identify why the garnishment occurred and what IRS notices were issued.
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2. Protect Your Income Fast
We contact the IRS directly to request release or reduction of the garnishment.
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3. Establish Compliance
We prepare and file any missing tax returns to qualify you for relief options.
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4. Evaluate All IRS Programs
We determine whether CNC, OIC, or an Installment Agreement is your best solution.
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5. Negotiate With the IRS
We work to secure a long-term plan that prevents future garnishment.
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6. Long-Term Financial Recovery Support
We help you stay compliant and avoid future IRS action.
Client Success Example
“A client in Illinois was losing nearly 40% of every paycheck to IRS wage garnishment. Internal Tax Resolution contacted the IRS immediately, obtained a release of the garnishment, and negotiated an affordable payment plan based on his financial hardship.”
These situations are common — and relief is often faster than people expect.
Stop IRS Wage Garnishment Today
You don’t have to struggle through losing a large portion of your paycheck. IRS wage garnishment can often be reduced or eliminated quickly once a professional takes control of your case.
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Let us help you protect your income and take back control of your finances.