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IRS Taking Money From Your Paycheck? Stop Wage Garnishment Fast.
If your employer says your wages are being garnished (often an IRS wage levy), you’re not stuck. We’ll identify the fastest compliant path to stop tax garnishment, protect your next paycheck, and get the right documentation in place—without guesswork or runaround.
- Act before the next payroll runs: timing matters more than “more phone calls”
- Confirm the notice (e.g., Form 668-W) + what payroll needs next
- Direct CPA help: compliance + documentation + representation so you don’t deal with the IRS
Get a clear plan — then a fixed-fee quote based on your facts.
Tax lien situations don’t get resolved by generic advice. They get resolved when someone reviews the actual documents, understands your deadline, and chooses the correct path that lenders/title will accept. The Case Evaluation is a short interview + document upload so we can discuss your case in detail and convert it into a specific scope and fixed-fee quote.
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How to stop wage garnishment (IRS wage levy) — fast, and the right way
When the IRS starts taking money from your paycheck, the pain is immediate: smaller checks, payroll questions, and uncertainty about what happens next. The fastest results usually come from triage + compliance + a clear IRS-facing request—not endless calls or guessing.
- Confirm the notice type with payroll (often a wage levy notice such as Form 668-W) and ask when the next run is.
- Collect documents: any IRS letters, payroll notice, and the amount being withheld (or expected to be withheld).
- List urgent obligations due in the next 7–14 days (rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare, medical, etc.).
- Don’t wing it—the IRS is more likely to act when the request is clear and supported.
In many cases, the IRS won’t seriously consider meaningful relief if you’re not compliant—meaning all required tax returns are filed. If you’re behind, that can be the real reason garnishment keeps going.
I handle catch-up work directly—no outsourcing, no juniors—so we can stabilize the case quickly and pursue the right resolution path.
- Hardship facts documented clearly (not just “I’m struggling”)
- A workable plan the IRS can accept (the “what happens next” matters)
- Fixing missing filings and getting current
- Correcting errors if the levy/amount is wrong
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Form 668-W: what it means (and what payroll will do next)
If you’re seeing Form 668-W, that’s typically the IRS wage levy notice sent to your employer. Payroll may not be able to explain it—but your paycheck changes immediately. Here’s what it means, what your employer can (and can’t) do, and how to move toward a release the right way.
Form 668-W is the IRS instructing your employer to withhold part of your wages and send it to the IRS. It’s not a suggestion—employers generally comply once they receive it.
- They can’t ignore it once received
- They can’t negotiate your case or pick relief options
- They won’t advise you on what to tell the IRS
- Copy/photo of the levy notice (668-W) + any payroll memo
- Pay frequency + next payroll date + amount withheld (or expected)
- Any IRS letters you have (even if they feel “older”)
- Urgent bills due in the next 7–14 days (rent, utilities, childcare, medical)
Wage levy cases usually turn on compliance (all required returns filed), clear hardship facts (if applicable), and a workable resolution path. I work directly with you—no juniors, no outsourcing—to triage quickly, fix missing filings in tight windows when needed, and pursue the most realistic path toward release based on your facts.
How much can the IRS garnish from your paycheck?
The IRS does not use a simple “25% garnishment” rule for tax levies. Instead, payroll calculates a protected (exempt) amount you keep each pay period—then the IRS can take the rest until the levy is released. The exact amount depends on filing status, dependents, and pay frequency.
- You keep an exempt amount each paycheck.
- Everything above that exempt amount can be sent to the IRS until the levy is released.
- This is why it can feel extreme: the exempt amount may be much smaller than people expect.
Wage levy paperwork includes a Statement of Dependents and Filing Status. Payroll often needs it returned quickly (commonly within 3 days). If you don’t return it, payroll may calculate your exempt amount using a default that can reduce what you keep.
The IRS publishes exemption tables (updated periodically). Your exempt amount changes based on pay frequency (weekly/biweekly/monthly), filing status, and dependents. After that exempt amount, the remainder can be levied until the IRS releases the levy.
How to get wage garnishment released
Payroll usually can’t “turn off” an IRS wage levy. The path to a release is almost always: get compliant, document the facts, and make the right IRS-facing request so the case can be acted on quickly—especially before the next payroll run.
- Compliance: all required tax returns filed (missing returns are a common blocker).
- Clear hardship facts: if applicable, show specifics (rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare, medical, etc.).
- A workable resolution path: the IRS needs to see a realistic “what happens next,” not just “stop it.”
- Error correction: if the levy amount/status is wrong, it must be documented and escalated correctly.
- Wage levy notice (668-W) + any payroll memo
- Pay frequency + next payroll date + withheld amount
- Any IRS letters you have (even older ones)
- Urgent bills due in the next 7–14 days
I work directly with clients—no juniors, no outsourcing—so the case doesn’t stall in handoffs. If you’re behind on returns, I can often get you compliant in short windows of time. With proper authorization, I can communicate with the IRS on your behalf so you’re not stuck on hold or guessing what to say.
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If you’ve been researching lien help, you’ve probably seen the same red flags: aggressive “tax relief” pitches, vague promises, unclear pricing, and people who disappear once you pay. Here’s the safer, faster approach—work directly with a credentialed CPA whose license is public, reputation is visible, and process is built around documentation and outcomes.
- Direct access: You work with me directly—no call center, no junior handoffs, no disappearing act.
- Clear pricing: We start with a Case Evaluation, then you receive a fixed-fee quote tied to your facts and goal.
- Real documentation: Lien work is paperwork-driven (title/lender/IRS). You’ll get a checklist and a plan—not vague advice.
- Public accountability: My CPA license is public, and my profession stands behind ethical standards.
- Payment protection: You pay by credit card. If there was ever a billing issue, card issuers provide dispute protections. But It will not be necessary, you tell me how I can help, and I Will strive to exceed your expectations.
Once we have the facts and the proper authorization, I can represent you in communications related to your matter—so you’re not stuck making calls, guessing what to say, or stressing over letters. I handle the process and keep you informed with clear next steps.
I only work with a handful of clients at a time. That means tighter turnaround, fewer delays, and better attention to the details that actually unblock closings/refis (payoff documentation, certificate path, stakeholder-ready packaging).