can Social Security or Pension payments be garnished?

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can Social Security or Pension payments be garnished?

2007-10-26 06:57:36 · 3 answers · asked by andrelee5 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States

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No. They are exempt from attachment by ordinary creditors. There are only a few exceptions for others. Pensions and Social Security can be levied upon by IRS but rarely are. Social Security is subject to a 15% offset for payment of federal debts.

2007-10-26 07:24:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

Generally, no. However, if you owe back taxes, child support or other federal debts, then yes.

2007-10-26 15:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by Celeste 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes, by employers, by the state, the county, city, whomever you owe money to.
VA benefits can ONLY be "garnished" by the Feds.

2007-10-26 14:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋