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Stop Wage Garnishment

IRS or FTB taking your paycheck? We work fast to get it released.

Stop Wage Garnishment

Is the IRS or FTB Taking Your Paycheck? Let's Stop It.

A wage garnishment can take a big part of every paycheck until the debt is paid. We work quickly to get it released or reduced by setting up a resolution the IRS or California FTB will accept.

  • Fast action on IRS wage levies and FTB earnings withholding orders
  • Payment plans, hardship status, and other release options
  • Free review, flat price quoted upfront
Urgent Help
Every paycheck counts. Call us today.

Have your notice or pay stub ready. We'll explain how fast we can act and what it will take to stop it.

*Results depend on your situation and the taxing agency. No outcome can be guaranteed.

Know Your Rights

How Wage Garnishments Work

A garnishment usually keeps going until you act. The good news: there are ways to get it released.

30 days

The IRS must send a final notice of intent to levy, with your right to a hearing, at least 30 days before levying.

Continuous

An IRS wage levy stays in place every payday until it's released or the debt is paid.

Hardship

The IRS must release a levy if it leaves you unable to pay basic living expenses.

How We Help

Ways to Get Your Paycheck Back

We'll find the option that fits your income and your tax debt.

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IRS Wage Levy Release

We contact the IRS and work out a resolution to get the levy released.

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FTB Earnings Withholding

Help with California earnings withholding orders from the Franchise Tax Board.

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Installment Agreements

An affordable monthly plan the IRS or FTB accepts in place of the garnishment.

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Hardship Status

If you can't pay basic living expenses, we can request Currently Not Collectible status.

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Offer in Compromise

If you qualify, settle your tax debt for less than the full amount owed.

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File Missing Returns

Unfiled years often block relief. We file them so you can qualify.

How It Works

Our Process

 

Free Review

Call us with your notice. We review your situation the same day when possible.

Get Your Records

We pull your IRS or FTB account history and confirm what's owed.

Request Release

We contact the agency and propose a plan or hardship status.

Stay Protected

We help you stay current so the garnishment doesn't come back.

Checklist

What to Bring

The more we know about your income and expenses, the faster we can make your case.

Time matters. Call us first, and don't email documents. We'll send you a secure upload link.
  • The levy or garnishment notice from the IRS or FTB
  • Your two most recent pay stubs
  • Recent bank statements
  • Monthly bills: rent or mortgage, car, utilities, insurance
  • Any other IRS or FTB letters you've received
  • Your most recent tax return
FAQs

Common Questions

 

How fast can a garnishment be stopped?
It depends on the agency and your situation. Once an acceptable resolution, like a payment plan or hardship status, is in place, the agency can release the levy. We start working on it right away.
Will my employer find out?
Your employer receives the levy notice, since they have to withhold the money. Once the levy is released, the agency notifies your employer to stop.
Can I get back money that was already taken?
Sometimes. In certain cases, such as when a levy was issued in error or causes economic hardship, a return of funds may be possible. We'll review whether that applies to you.
What if I have unfiled tax returns?
You'll usually need to file them before the IRS or FTB will agree to most relief options. We can prepare your missing returns as part of the process.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the amount owed, the number of years, and the resolution you need. We'll give you a flat quote after a free review.

Take Back Your Paycheck

Every payday you wait costs you money. Call for a free review today.

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