I have a state tax debt which I do not dispute, however... the amount that I am said to owe is incorrect. I have documentation showing past refunds were applied to the debt, thus making the amount much lower than the amount of the garnishment amount indicated. Is there a way to dispute this with the debt collector?
There is already a garnishment being applied to my spouce's wages, how can they attach my wages for the same dept?
2006-10-24 00:48:02 · 6 answers · asked by tarmin8or308 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
First step is to call them
2ND step is follow up immediately in writing documenting your case.
As others have stated they do add on interest and penalties. Just make sure they applied your past payments correctly as you stated they didn't.
If you filed a joint return, they can garnish both your wages. If you ask, they will set up a payment plan (often with a one time fee) so you can pay voluntarily rather than having them garnish your wages
2006-10-24 02:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by goldenboyblue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well since you probably filed a joint return, you are liable now for the same dept as well. Since the amount you owe showing is incorrect, I would suggest contacting the State Revenue department to get a real answer. There is this thing though called "innocent spouse relief" but I am not too knowledgeable about it. You might look into it though.
2006-10-24 03:34:42 · answer #2 · answered by phileprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to speak to whoever works at the complaint department at the department of revenue for your state. Just hope it is not Montana as they tell you to "go **** yourself as they are not interested in your whining. You might also want to speak with an attorney as it does not sound correct that your wife's wages be garnished for the debt of somebody else.
2006-10-24 03:57:58 · answer #3 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The taxing authority can (and will) garnishee both your wages as well as your spouses wages if you filed a joint tax return. If you have documentation showing that the balance owed is less, then contact the taxing authority immediately.
I'm going to guess that the taxing authority has included penalties and interest in their figure.
Good luck!
2006-10-24 01:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Adios 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes they can garnishee yours and your spouses wages to collect the debt,
as for the amount shown on the order, it will include the debt, penalties and in some cases interest added to the debt!
2006-10-24 00:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send them copies of all the paperwork, but if they have a garnishment order you may need to go to court with the originals
2006-10-24 00:51:58 · answer #6 · answered by Meow the cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋