Protecting Your Paycheck And Financial Future From Withheld Wages Due To IRS Tax Problems
When you owe money to the IRS, their power can feel overpowering. But facing a wage garnishment does not mean you are out of options. While the IRS has powerful collection tools at its disposal, wage garnishment is not generally a one-sided process – it is a negotiation better handled via appropriate legal interventions.
As a tax attorney at Ronald J. Cappuccio J.D., LL.M. (Tax) with over four decades of experience fighting against levies, I have helped countless individuals stop wage garnishments and regain control of their finances. Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, I represent clients nationwide in federal tax matters, putting my extensive tax court litigation experience to work protecting their rights and financial stability.
What Is IRS Wage Garnishment?
A wage garnishment allows the IRS to direct your employer to withhold a portion of your earnings to cover unpaid taxes. If you are impacted by this circumstance, the IRS will not hesitate to take action when they believe you owe them money. Examples include:
- The IRS can take up to 70% of your paycheck
- Your employer must comply with the garnishment order
- Basic living expenses are not automatically protected
- Future raises or bonuses may also be garnished
- Your credit and financial stability are at risk
If the IRS starts garnishing your wages, they have already decided you cannot or will not pay. However, having litigated in tax court and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims since 1976, I understand that every tax debt situation has room for negotiation.
I Can Help You Fight Against IRS Wage Garnishment
My decades of experience as a lawyer helping clients stop IRS collection actions have taught me how to protect your interests. Here is how I can help:
- Immediate action to potentially stop the garnishment
- Analysis of your tax situation to identify defense options
- Negotiation of payment arrangements that work for you
- Exploration of tax relief options like Offers in Compromise
The key is acting quickly. Once a garnishment starts, each passing day takes more money out of your pocket. Even if the garnishment has already begun, you can explore the best legal options to resolve it.
Contact Me
Remember: Tax collectors have teeth, but I can help you bite back. Call my office at 856-665-9005 or contact me online to discuss the legal issues relevant to your Cherry Hill tax case.