Wage Garnishment Attorney | Stop IRS Garnishment TN & MS

You work hard for your money. You count on it to pay your mortgage or rent and meet daily needs. Learning you have a wage garnishment that’s significantly reducing what you take home is terrifying, especially when it comes from the state or IRS.

The wage garnishment attorneys at Damiens Law Firm, PLLC can provide you with fast, reliable legal steps to stop or reduce wage garnishments. You don’t have time to wait, and our firm knows exactly how to help you immediately. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are a Tennessee or Mississippi resident or business that needs immediate support. 

If Your Wages Are Being Garnished, You’re in the Right Place

Protect your paycheck and avoid the embarrassment of getting your employer involved with your tax debt. At Damiens Law, we work directly with you to resolve the matter as quickly as possible. 

Depending on the situation, we can:

• Provide answers as to why this is happening.
• Prevent pending wage garnishm
• Negotiate with the IRS to stop in-progress IRS wage garnishments.
• Provide solutions for Mississippi and Tennessee tax-related garnishments.
• Apply for relief programs to pay the tax debt in installments or settle for less than owed.

In situations where we cannot stop the wage garnishment, it may be possible to reduce it, making it more affordable and reducing the financial disruption it’s causing to you.

When you turn to us for help with wage garnishment, our experienced attorneys go to work immediately. We know how important it is for you to resolve this matter quickly so you can get back to paying your bills and meet other obligations. 

Situations Our Wage Garnishment Attorney Helps With

If you have any questions or concerns about pending, potential, or in-place wage garnishment, contact Damiens Law for immediate help. We handle most types of concerns leading up to the garnishing of your income. 

We can help you with:

• Active IRS wage garnishment: We provide extensive, immediate IRS wage garnishment help, interacting with the agency on your behalf.
• Final notice received (intent to levy): The notice that comes just prior to the IRS taking legal action to seize your wages isn’t one to ignore. We will investigate, create a plan, and work to avoid wage garnishment through appeals or by securing a resolution.
• Garnishments are about to begin: Damiens Law has extensive experience halting this process and protecting your paycheck from actions taken against you.
• State-related garnishments: We’ll address the threat of Tennessee and Mississippi wage garnishment before the state takes your paycheck, or negotiate a release if you’re already being garnished for state taxes.
• Business owners facing garnishment problems: As an employer, if you don’t handle an employee’s garnishment correctly, you could become liable for the tax debt. We can represent you if this happens. 

If prior attempts to resolve the issue haven’t worked, it’s time to consult with our team. We have extensive experience stopping IRS wage garnishment. The sooner you act, the faster we can help you resolve this problem.

How Wage Garnishment Starts and Escalates

Why is this happening to me? Wage garnishment feels unfair, and often comes as a surprise, especially if you have recently moved or have been ignoring notices. Here’s how it escalates:

• You incur a tax debt due to filing and not paying, or because the IRS adjusts your return, assesses tax in a year you didn’t file, or applies penalties to your account. 
• The debt grows because the IRS applies interest and penalties to it.
• The IRS sends notices and warnings urging you to take action, each one with a more aggressive tone.
• A Final Notice of Intent to Levy is issued, informing you that the IRS plans to seize your wages or other assets, but also alerting you of your right to appeal within 30 days.
• If the IRS doesn’t receive a response to the final notice, they’ll send a wage garnishment notice to your employer. 
• Your employer provides you with a form to complete so they can determine your exempt amount and the limit to how much the IRS can garnish. 

If you are at any point in this process, let Damiens Law step in to offer a viable, effective solution. We always provide you with the truth about IRS wage garnishments. That includes the most effective strategies to stop them.

Risks of Ignoring Wage Garnishment

It can be stressful to deal with threatening IRS notices, but ignoring the threat of wage garnishment is not helpful. It will lead to:

• Ongoing paycheck reductions.
• Financial hardship and the inability to meet your other financial obligations.
• Penalties and interest continue to accrue on the remaining tax debt.
• Expanded IRS enforcement, including bank levies and liens on your assets that paralyze your financial health
• Longer time to resolve overall tax debt

Can the IRS garnish my wages? If you owe unresolved tax debt, the answer is likely yes. But that doesn’t mean it has to happen. Let our IRS, Mississippi, and Tennessee wage garnishment attorney go to work to protect your wages.

How Damiens Law Stops or Reduces Wage Garnishment

We go to work immediately on your case once you contact Damiens Law. That means we will address what is happening now, in real time, providing you with critical information and immediate actionable steps. 

Expect our wage garnishment attorneys to:

• Provide a case evaluation and outline your options. 
• Explain the timeline for the strategy you select, so you know exactly what to expect
• Contact the IRS to prevent or pause the enforcement of the garnishment when possible.
• Identify the fastest path to resolution in your particular case.
• Negotiate with the IRS on your behalf, alleviating the frustration you have to deal with in the process.
• Structure a resolution that prevents future garnishments

You deserve relief. Damiens Law can help. Contact us to start the case review process.

Avoid Garnishment With an IRS Resolution Option

In addition to stopping the wage garnishment, we’ll help you set up a resolution method:

• Installment Agreements (Payment Plans) – monthly payments based on your finances that can stop active wage garnishments. 

• Currently Not Collectible (CNC) – a stop to collection actions due to financial hardship, which can stop garnishment quickly if you’re suffering from financial hardship. 

• Offer in Compromise – settle for less than owed based on your income and assets, which can stop the garnishment if you qualify.

• Penalty Relief – reduce your balance due by getting the IRS to abate penalties, often used alongside a payment plan.

Of course, we’ll also help you resolve your state tax debt – whether you owe in Tennessee, Mississippi, or another part of the country. 

What to Expect During the Process

When you contact Damiens Law, here’s exactly what you can expect us to do:

• Provide a consultation and case review. 
• Identify all deadlines – time matters when you’re facing garnishment.
• Create a plan that offers the best strategy for your situation.
• Communicate with the IRS on your behalf.

You’re not alone. We’ll remain by your side throughout this matter. We also offer compliance guidance, helping you stay on top of tax debt and avoid this risk in the future. 

Why Choose Damiens Law?

This is a serious situation. Your financial well-being is at risk. You need the right attorney by your side. Damiens Law is different. When you choose us, you get:

• A fast stop to collection actions. 
• Experienced legal representation for state and federal tax problems.
• Customized solutions built around your specific needs. 
• Strong communication – you’ll always know what’s happening with your case.
• Peace of mind.

Damiens Law serves clients throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. We provide solution-focused IRS representation to both individuals and businesses. Regardless of what’s happening, we’ll help you get out of this.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I stop IRS wage garnishment?

To stop IRS wage garnishments, contact an attorney. They’ll help you find the best way to stop the garnishment, whether that’s an appeal, a hardship release, or setting up a payment plan or another resolution that stops the wage levy. 

How much can the IRS take from my paycheck?

The IRS can garnish a significant amount. There’s no strict cap, and it’s not based on percentages like many other types of garnishments. Instead, the agency calculates your exempt amount based on your filing status and dependents, and then they seize the rest. 

Can a lawyer stop garnishment immediately?

It depends on the case – but an experienced attorney can always help. We can represent you with direct contact to the IRS, provide you with clarity on your legal options, and often stop garnishments quickly.

How long does it take to stop garnishment?

This depends on the situation. Our extensive experience enables us to act quickly to protect your paycheck. We can give you an immediate timeline when you reach out to us and we review your situation.

Do I still owe the debt after garnishment stops?

Yes, you will owe tax debt until you pay off what you owe the IRS. That includes any penalties and interest. We can often help you avoid high costs and ongoing debt.

What if I can’t afford any payments?

When you have an inability to make payments, our tax attorneys can help you obtain CNC status, if applicable. We can collect your financial information to show the IRS that you cannot afford the payments.

Get Help Stopping Wage Garnishments

Don’t put your wages at risk – no matter how much you owe, there is a solution that can work for you. We’ll help you protect your wages and get back into compliance with the IRS or the state. 

Set up a consultation to review your situation. We’ll create a resolution strategy just for you. Damiens Law is ready to offer the guidance you need. Contact us now.