garnishment

Example Sentences

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It is known as a notice of administrative wage garnishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Through an IRS levy, you could face wage garnishment, have funds taken from your bank account or have your property seized.

From Salon

If the employer is working somewhere else, the agency can direct that their wages be withheld in order to pay the funds owed to L&I, a process called wage garnishment.

From Seattle Times

If you continue to ignore notices, the IRS may resort to severe measures, including tax liens, wage garnishment, asset seizure and passport restrictions.

From Seattle Times

They are exempt from garnishment and levy in most cases.

From Encyclopedia.com