IRS Wage Garnishment Attorney in Massachusetts

Is the IRS taking money directly from your paycheck? An IRS wage levy can continue affecting your income every pay period, making it difficult to pay your mortgage, rent, utilities, and other necessary expenses.

At GMD Tax Law, I represent individuals throughout Massachusetts who are facing IRS wage garnishments and other federal tax collection actions. I work directly with clients to evaluate their IRS accounts, address active enforcement, and develop strategies for resolving the underlying tax liabilities.

Schedule a consultation with a Massachusetts tax attorney about your IRS wage garnishment.

IRS Wage Garnishment Help in Massachusetts

When the IRS levies your wages, your employer generally must continue sending the nonexempt portion of your pay to the IRS until the levy is released, the liability is satisfied, or another applicable termination event occurs.

Unlike a typical one-time bank levy, a wage levy can affect successive paychecks. The financial consequences can become more serious with each pay period.

GMD Tax Law provides representation involving:

• Active IRS wage levies reducing take-home pay
• Final Notices of Intent to Levy and threatened collection
• Requests for release or modification of existing levies
• Financial hardship and collection alternatives
• IRS installment agreements and Currently Not Collectible status
• Unfiled returns and other compliance issues affecting collection resolution

I provide IRS wage garnishment help throughout Massachusetts, including Boston and Quincy.

Why Acting Quickly Matters

An active IRS wage levy generally continues until the IRS releases it or another legally applicable event ends it. Ignoring the levy does not ordinarily stop the deductions.

Because the IRS may receive money from successive paychecks, delays can result in additional financial disruption. Prompt legal evaluation may help identify available grounds for release or other collection relief.

What Is an IRS Wage Garnishment?

An IRS wage garnishment, more precisely called a wage levy, is an enforced collection action through which the IRS directs an employer to remit the nonexempt portion of a taxpayer’s wages toward outstanding federal tax liabilities.

The amount exempt from levy depends on applicable federal rules and the taxpayer’s circumstances. A wage levy is different from a typical IRS bank levy, which generally reaches funds held by the financial institution when the levy is served.

For a more detailed comparison, read IRS Levy vs. Wage Garnishment: What’s the Difference?

Can an IRS Wage Garnishment Be Released?

Depending on the circumstances, the IRS may be required or permitted to release a wage levy. Relevant considerations can include economic hardship, satisfaction of the liability, applicable collection protections, and whether an appropriate alternative arrangement has been established.

However, a levy release does not necessarily eliminate the underlying tax debt. The IRS may retain other collection rights if the liability remains unresolved.

My representation focuses on evaluating both the immediate levy and the larger collection problem.

Contact GMD Tax Law to discuss an active IRS wage levy.

How I Handle IRS Wage Garnishment Matters

Review of IRS Collection Status

I examine the available IRS account information, relevant notices, outstanding liabilities, filing compliance, and collection history to understand the basis for enforcement.

Evaluation of Levy Relief

I evaluate whether the circumstances support a request for release or other appropriate action concerning the wage levy.

Direct IRS Representation

When retained, I communicate with the IRS on the client’s behalf and pursue the available collection options appropriate to the case.

Resolution of the Underlying Tax Problem

Depending on the circumstances, options may include an IRS installment agreement, Currently Not Collectible status, an Offer in Compromise evaluation, or other collection relief. The suitability of each option depends on the taxpayer’s facts and applicable IRS requirements.

Ongoing Compliance

Filing compliance and current tax obligations can affect the availability and durability of collection resolutions. Where necessary, I address the legal implications of unfiled tax returns as part of the representation.

Why Choose GMD Tax Law?

• Direct attorney representation: Clients work directly with Gregory M. Dzialo, Esq., LL.M. in Taxation.
• Tax controversy focus: My practice concentrates on IRS and Massachusetts DOR disputes and collection enforcement.
• Individualized analysis: I evaluate each matter based on the actual liabilities, financial circumstances, and collection history.
• Attention to the underlying problem: My objective is to address the immediate enforcement concern while pursuing an appropriate longer-term resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions About IRS Wage Garnishment

Can the IRS take my entire paycheck?

Federal law generally exempts a portion of wages from an ordinary IRS wage levy, although the amount depends on the applicable rules and circumstances. Read Can the IRS Take My Entire Paycheck?

How much can the IRS garnish?

The amount can vary based on the taxpayer’s pay and applicable exemptions. Learn more in How Much Can the IRS Garnish From Your Paycheck?

Can the IRS garnish wages without going to court?

The IRS generally has administrative levy authority and ordinarily does not need to obtain a court judgment before levying wages, provided the applicable legal requirements have been satisfied. Read Can the IRS Garnish My Wages Without Going to Court?

How long can an IRS wage garnishment last?

A continuous wage levy can affect successive pay periods until it is released or otherwise terminates under applicable law. Read How Long Does an IRS Wage Garnishment Last?

More Information About IRS Wage Garnishments

• How Do I Stop IRS Wage Garnishment?
• What Happens After an IRS Wage Garnishment Starts?
• IRS Levy vs. Wage Garnishment: What’s the Difference?

Speak With a Massachusetts Tax Attorney About Your IRS Wage Garnishment

If the IRS is already taking money from your paycheck, the collection problem deserves prompt attention. An ongoing wage levy can affect your ability to meet essential expenses, and releasing the levy may be only one part of resolving the matter.

At GMD Tax Law, I work directly with taxpayers facing IRS wage levies and other federal collection actions.

Contact GMD Tax Law to schedule a consultation about your IRS wage garnishment.