IRS Is Taking My Paycheck - Wage Garnishment Help

If the IRS is garnishing your wages, up to 70% of your paycheck can go to the IRS. Wage garnishment continues until your debt is paid or stopped.

You can request a hold or payment plan to stop wage garnishment. Act now to preserve your income.

How Wage Garnishment Works

Employer notification: The IRS sends your employer a garnishment order with specific instructions
Percentage of paycheck: Up to 70% of your net paycheck goes directly to the IRS each pay period
Continuous until resolved: Garnishment continues indefinitely until you pay the debt, arrange a payment plan, or request a hold
Multiple employers: The IRS can garnish wages from multiple jobs simultaneously

Yes. You can stop wage garnishment by:

Most wage garnishment cases resolve quickly if you request a payment plan. The IRS wants payment—not to destroy your livelihood.

1
Contact the IRS Immediately
Call the IRS or work with a tax professional to request a hold on garnishment while you arrange payment.
2
Propose a Payment Plan
Offer to pay your debt over time. A payment plan stops garnishment once approved.
3
Request Economic Hardship Release
If garnishment creates hardship, explain your situation and request the garnishment be released or reduced.
4
Act Before Next Paycheck
Every pay period, more money goes to the IRS. Act now to stop the hemorrhage.